To get the most out of this book

All exercises were completed on a system running Windows 10 as the host operating system with virtualization enabled on the processor.

All labs and exercises that were performed in this book used a free version of the required application to ensure you will be able to easily complete the exercises without the need for acquiring paid applications. However, you are free to use commercial tools and applications as needed.

After completing this book, using your imagination and wisdom acquired, attempt to create additional lab scenarios such as building a personal home lab environment using virtualization technologies and setting up virtual networks with virtual machines. This will help you to continue learning and exploring new technologies while further developing your skills as an aspiring network professional.