Run through the VM Setup Notes to log in to the VM and customize it as desired.įollow the Walkthrough to get familiar with Mininet commands and typical usage.

) (And don’t forget the FAQ and documentation.) This is the source for Mininet support and discussion with the friendly Mininet community. Optional, but recommended! Sign up for the mininet-discuss mailing list.

VMware Workstation Player (Windows/Linux).

We recommend one of the following free options: VM installation is the easiest and most foolproof way of installing Mininet, so it’s what we recommend to start with.ĭownload a Mininet VM Image from Mininet Releases.ĭownload and install a virtualization system. Option 1: Mininet VM Installation (easy, recommended)

Important Note: Python 2 and Python 3 Mininet.

Upgrading an existing Mininet Installation

Option 2: Native Installation from Source.

Option 1: Mininet VM Installation (easy, recommended).This VM includes Mininet itself, all OpenFlow binaries and tools pre-installed, and tweaks to the kernel configuration to support larger Mininet networks. The easiest way to get started is to download a pre-packaged Mininet/Ubuntu VM.

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