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Containerlab, a free and open-source, vendor-neutral containerized network labbing tool, is turning 5 this year. This talk introduces the tool and also presents newly-added features, making it accessible to both those new to the tool and seasoned veteran users alike.

We present what Containerlab is, the basic concepts behind its operation, and a selection of network OSes and software that it can run in arbitrary topologies. Following this, we show off the initial steps required to deploy your f…