I was using Cisco L2 L3 IOU Rack V3 from flyxj for quite a while. Recently found Cisco L2 L3 IOU Rack V5. Not much difference except more devices in it for more complicated topology.

1. Vmware 10 workstation Configuration:

a. Create a custom linux vm with an existing virtual disk in your download file.

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 b. Remove other unused hardware such as sounds, printer and usb. Add two more network cards.

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2. After vm created, launch this vm. Here are some screenshots:

root / rsj.net

/etc/issue and /etc/motd can be modified for the banner. 


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3. Change eth0 IP address at /etc/network/interfaces

4. Change Login Banner at /etc/issue and /etc/motd

5. Change SSH Terminal to make it colorful

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