Documentation Specific to NETLAB+ VE

• NETLAB+ VE Designated Operating Environment Guide
  • Full NETLAB+ VE Designated Operating Environment Guide
  • Configuration Overview
  • Virtual Infrastructure
  • Real Lab Equipment
  • Networking
    • LAN Connection
    • Internet Connection
    • Firewall Requirements
    • DNS Configuration
    • Encryption
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply
  • Supported Clients
  • Third Party Products
• NETLAB+ VE Installation Guide
  • Full NETLAB+ VE Installation Guide
  • Delivery and Licensing Options
  • Prerequisites
  • Obtain the OVA File
  • Deploy to the VMware ESXi Management Server
  • Configuring the NETLAB+ Console
  • Connect to the Administrator Interface
  • Configuring Your Network Settings
  • Manage License
  • Backup Your NETLAB+ Virtual Appliance
  • Check for Software Updates
• NETLAB+ VE Administrator Guide
  • Full NETLAB+ VE Administrator Guide
  • Using the Administrator Interface
    • Change Password During Initial Login
    • Modify Settings
      • Change Password
      • Change E-mail
      • Change Date and Time Settings
    • Logout
  • Network Settings
    • SSL Configuration - Manage Certificates
      • View Certificate Information
      • Adding New Certificates
        • Generate a Certificate Request and Replace an Unsigned Certificate with a Signed Certificate
        • Add a Certificate and Private Key to NETLAB+
        • Get a Certficate from Let's Encrypt^™
  • Manage License
    • Activate License (Initial Activation)
    • Reactivate License
  • Appearance
  • News and Announcements
  • Manage API Settings
  • Manage Lab Reservations
    • Display a List of Lab Reservations
    • See Details of a Lab Reservation
    • Cancel a Lab Reservation
    • Enter a Lab Reservation
  • Shutdown/Reboot
  • Backup Your NETLAB+ Virtual Appliance
    • Automated Backups
    • Manual Backups
  • Software Updates
    • Update NETLAB+ Software
    • Maintenance Expiration Date
  • Logs
    • NETLAB+ Log
    • System Log
    • Web Server Access Log
  • Usage
    • Community Usage
    • Pod Usage
    • Class Usage
    • Account Usage
    • Lab Usage
  • Manage Communities
    • Add New Communities
    • View Community Records
    • Edit Community Records
    • Delete Community Records
  • Manage Classes
    • Add Classes
    • Edit Class Information
    • Assign Lead Instructors
    • Remove Lead Instructors
    • Manage a Class Roster
      • Add Learners to the Class Roster
      • View User Account Details from the Class Roster
      • Drop Learners from the Class Roster
      • View User Labs from the Class Roster
      • Group the Class Roster Into Teams
      • Reset Account Passwords for One or More Learners
    • Add Content to a Class
    • Remove Content from a Class
    • Delete Classes
  • Manage User Accounts
    • Add Accounts
    • • Importing Data from a File
        • Importing Data Example A
        • Importing Data Example B
      • Entering Account Data
    • Edit Accounts
    • Delete Accounts
    • Reset Account Passwords
    • Modify Instructor Privileges
  • User Logins
  • Pods
    • Adding New Pods
    • View Pod Details
    • Pod Settings
    • PC Settings
    • Configure Pod ACL
    • Resources for Pod Planning and Installation
  • Virtual Machine Infrastructure
    • Virtual Machine Inventory
    • Virtual Datacenters and Management Agents
    • Virtual Machine Host Servers
    • System-wide Virtualization Settings
  • Course Manager
    • View Course Details
    • Install a Course
    • Delete a Course
  • Pod Designer
  • Lab Designer
  • Manage Configuration Files
• NETLAB+ VE Automated Backups Guide
  • Full NETLAB+ VE Automated Backups Guide
  • Prerequisites
    • Pre-installation Configuration
  • Implementing Automated Backups
    • Acquiring the vSphere Data Protection OVA
    • Deploying vSphere Data Protection
    • Configuring vSphere Data Protection
    • Configuring Backup Window on vSphere Data Protection
    • Creating a Backup Job
    • Restoring a Backup
  • Additional Configuration Best Practices
    • Configurating the Email Notification and Reports
  • Common Alarms
    • Maintenance Services are Not Running
• NETLAB+ VE Application Program Interface Guide for Python
  • Full NETLAB+ VE Application Program Interface Guide for Python
  • Prerequisites
  • Installing and Preparing Python on Windows
  • Installing and Configuring the NETLAB+ Client API
  • Issuing API Calls
  • Quick Start Guide for Cloning Pods
• NETLAB+ VE Instructor Guide
  • Full NETLAB+ VE Instructor Guide
  • Initial Login
    • Change Password During Initial Login
    • Change E-mail Address During Initial Login
    • Change Date and Time Settings During Initial Login
  • MyNETLAB Interface
    • Modify User Settings
      • Instructor Community and Privileges
      • Change Password
      • Change E-mail
      • Change Date and Time Settings
    • Logout
  • Manage Classes
    • Add Classes
    • Edit Class Information
    • Add Lead Instructors
    • Remove Lead Instructors
    • Manage a Class Roster
      • Add Learners to the Class Roster
      • View User Account Details from the Class Roster
      • Drop Learners from the Class Roster
      • View User Labs from the Class Roster
      • Group the Class Roster Into Teams
      • Reset Account Passwords for One or More Learners
    • Add Content to a Class
    • Remove Content from a Class
    • Delete Classes
  • Manage User Accounts
    • Add Accounts
    • • Importing Data from a File
        • Importing Data Example A
        • Importing Data Example B
      • Entering Account Data
    • Edit Accounts
    • Delete Accounts
    • Reset Account Passwords
  • Manage Pod ACLs
  • Usage
    • Class Usage
    • Account Usage
    • Lab Usage
  • Pod Designer
  • Lab Designer
  • Manage Configuration Files
  • Schedule Lab Reservations
    • Schedule Instructor-led Training
    • Schedule Lab for Myself
    • Schedule Lab for a Student
    • Schedule Lab for a Team
    • View or Cancel Reservations
  • Enter a Lab Session
    • Explore the Tabbed Sections of the Lab Access Interface
      • Topology Tab
      • Content Tab
      • Status Tab
    • Access a Device
      • Copy Selected Text
      • Paste to Terminal
      • Undock and Dock Device Windows
      • Password Recovery
    • Pod-wide Device Automation
    • Extend a Reservation
    • Switch to a Different Lab Exercise
    • End a Reservation
• NETLAB+ VE Student Guide
  • Full NETLAB+ VE Student Guide
  • Initial Login
    • Change Password During Initial Login
    • Change E-mail Address During Initial Login
    • Change Date and Time Settings During Initial Login
  • MyNETLAB Interface
    • Modify User Settings
      • Change Password
      • Change E-mail
      • Change Date and Time Settings
    • Logout
  • Schedule Lab Reservations
    • Schedule a Lab for Yourself or Your Team
    • See a List of Labs
    • Preview Lab Content
    • Enter the Pod Scheduler
    • Explore Pod Scheduler Features
    • Select a Reservation Time
    • See the Lab Reservation Displayed on the MyNETLAB Page
  • Enter a Lab Session
    • Explore the Tabbed Sections of the Lab Access Interface
      • Topology Tab
      • Content Tab
      • Status Tab
    • Access a Device
      • Copy Selected Text
      • Paste to Terminal
      • Undock and Dock Device Windows
      • Password Recovery
    • Pod-wide Device Automation
    • Extend a Reservation
    • Switch to a Different Lab Exercise
    • End a Reservation
  • Manage Configuration Files
• NETLAB+ VE Real Equipment Pod Management Guide
  • Full NETLAB+ VE Real Equipment Pod Management Guide
  • Cisco Networking Academy Standard Topologies
  • Overview of Real Equipment Support
  • Standard Rack Layouts
  • Lab Device Equipment Selection
  • Control Device Equipment Selection
    • Control Switch Requirements
    • Access Server Requirements
    • Power Distribution Unit Requirements
  • Preparing NETLAB+ VE for Cisco Courses
  • Preparing Infrastructure to Support Real Equipment
  • Adding Equipment Racks
  • Adding Control Devices to the Infrastructure
    • Control Switches
    • Access Servers
    • Power Distribution Units
  • Adding Pods with Real Equipment
  • Troubleshooting Tips and Known Issues
• Lenovo Server Specifications and Background Info

Additional Support Materials for NETLAB+ VE

• NETLAB+ VE Software License Agreement
• NETLAB+ VE Python Software Development Kit Documentation
• NETLAB+ VE Release Notes

NETLAB+ Remote PC Guide Series

• Learn More About the Remote PC Guide Series
• Volume 1 - Introduction and Planning
• Volume 2 - Installing and Configuring VMware vSphere 6.0
• Volume 2a - Dell R710 BIOS and RAID Configuration
• Volume 2b - Dell R720 BIOS and RAID Configuration
• Volume 2c - Dell R630 BIOS and RAID Configuration
• Volume 3 - Configuring the NETLAB+ Virtual Machine Infrastructure
• Volume 4 - Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines

NETLAB+ Pod and Lab Design

• NETLAB+ Pod Design Guide
• NETLAB+ Lab Design Guide

VMware Licensing Guidance

• VMware Product Licensing Through VMware Academic Subscription (VMAS) Chart
  (includes procedure for updating expired licenses)

Procedure for Requesting Preconfigured Virtual Machines from CSSIA

• CSSIA Preconfigured Virtual Machine Requests

Additional Resources

For additional resources, including pod installation guides, see the Content Specific Documentation for NETLAB+.