It is based on the Ubuntu Linux Server operating system and comes with all the software and tools required to support Mininet already installed. Fi rst and foremost, here’s some background and information on what is Mininet and why we are using it (we used to have the labs using actual routes and switches since then we have migrated to virtualized labs).The easiest way to get started using the Mininet network simulator is to use the Mininet virtual machine. Part 3: Using Mininet A walkthrough can be found on the mininet page. You can use your Google Drive to copy files to/from the VM. You can use this to go to the class webpage, copy/paste example code from the PDFs. When the mininet VM has been successfully imported, start the VM.Once the download is complete, open VirtualBox and select File>Import Appliance… Navigate to the OVA file you downloaded.(You should use your UCSC google account to get access) Using a GUI: For this class, please use the VM available at this link. Part 2: Installing Mininet Once VirtualBox is installed, we can install the mininet VM. Make sure that virtualization is enabled in your BIOS. Common Problems Installing VirtualBox: - Did you download the correct version? (32-bit vs 64-bit) - Is your computer really old? It might not be able to be virtualized - talk to the TA.

If you do not have a computer, please contact the TAs and we can work something out. It is recommended that you start the lab early in case you encounter any problems setting up either VirtualBox or Mininet. If you are having trouble installing VirtualBox, make sure to consult the VirtualBox manual, Piazza, or the TAs.

You are free to use kvm, vmware, or xen if you are familiar with those hypervisors - however, the TAs will not support them, so you are on your own. VirtualBox is free and open source and can be downloaded here. Lab 1: Installing and Using Mininet Part 1: Installing Virtualbox The first thing required to use Mininet is a Virtual Machine (VM) manager to run our Mininet VM.

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