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Support Volume
As anticipated, our support team is experiencing a high volume of inquiries related to the transition to Proxmox and the simultaneous start of the fall academic term. NDG is also converting its internal infrastructure to Proxmox during this busy time. Please consult the documentation for guidance and review the known issues before submitting a support ticket. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.
Introducing NETLAB+ Version 25
Recent changes in VMware vSphere licensing present a challenge for many of our customers. To address this NDG has developed NETLAB+ version 25, which introduces support for Proxmox.
Achieving a stable release is our highest priority. In the interim, we recommend that clients who are not impacted by VMware license expirations continue to use the stable NETLAB+ version 24. For those transitioning to Proxmox, our development team is focused on expediting the stabilization of version 25.
NETLAB+ VE version 25 contains over 300,000 lines of new code to support Proxmox backends.
This release may contain known issues and bugs.
Before submitting a bug report, please check the known issues.
Please send feedback and bug reports to
support@netdevgroup.com.
Getting Started
Welcome to the NDG NETLAB+ support documentatation.
Before you begin, we recommend reviewing the updated Designated Operating Environment.
To deploy your Proxmox VE infrastructure, click here and select the Deployment Scenario that best fits your needs. Additionally, please refer to the latest versions of the Administrator Guide and the NETLAB+ Installation Guide for further assistance.
User Guides
Content
Planning and System Administration
- Student Guide
- Instructor Guide
- Learning Tool Interoperability
- NDG VM Distribution System
- NDG Supported Content
- Convert Custom VMs from VMware to Proxmox VE
- Key Steps for Each Operating System
- Basic Recommended VM Hardware Configuration
- Operating System Guides
- Importing VMware VMs to Proxmox VE
- Updating Custom Pod Designs
- Cisco Networking Academy
- Virtual Machine Only Pods
- Real Equipment Pods
- Quick Links
- Cisco CyberOps Associate v1
- Cisco CyberOps Associate v1 Pod Install Guide
- Table of Contents
- Cisco CyberOps Associate v1 Pod Install Guide
- Cisco IT Essentials v8
- Cisco IT Essentials v8 Pod Install Guide
- Table of Contents
- Cisco IT Essentials v8 Topology
- Planning
- Software and Licenses
- Master Pod Configuration
- NDG VMDIST Storage Connections
- Deploying from NDG VMDIST
- NETLAB+ Virtual Machine Inventory Setup
- Building the Master Cisco IT Essentials v8 Pod
- Make changes to the Master Pod
- Virtual Machine Credentials
- Bring the Master Pod online
- Create Class and Schedule the Master Pod
- Provide Temporary Internet Access to Windows10-OS and Windows11-OS
- License and Activate Windows10-OS and Windows11-OS
- Shut Down Windows10-OS and Windows11-OS
- Reset the NIC to SAFETY_NET
- Take New Snapshots for the Changed Master Virtual Machines
- End Reservation
- Pod Cloning
- Cisco IT Essentials v8 Topology
- Table of Contents
- Cisco IT Essentials v8 Pod Install Guide
- Cisco Packet Tracer - v8
- Cisco Packet Tracer - v8 Pod Install Guide
- NETLAB+ Multi-Device Pod (MDP)
- NETLAB+ Multi-Device Pod (MDP) Pod Install Guide
- Deviations
- Table of Contents
- NETLAB+ Multi-Device Pod (MDP) Topology
- Planning
- Software and Licenses
- Control Device Requirements
- Pod Configuration
- Switch Configuration Tasks
- Finishing Up
- NETLAB+ Multi-Device Pod (MDP) Pod Install Guide
- NETLAB+ Professional Multi-Purpose Academy Pod (PMAP)
- NETLAB+ Professional Multi-Purpose Academy Pod (PMAP) Pod Install Guide
- Deviations
- Table of Contents
- NETLAB+ Professional Multi-Purpose Academy Pod (PMAP) Topology
- Planning
- Software and Licenses
- Control Device Requirements
- Pod Configuration
- Switch Configuration Tasks
- Finishing Up
- NETLAB+ Professional Multi-Purpose Academy Pod (PMAP) Pod Install Guide
- NETLAB+ Multi-Purpose Academy Pod with ASA (MAPASA)
- NETLAB+ Multi-Purpose Academy Pod with ASA (MAPASA) Pod Install Guide
- Deviations
- Table of Contents
- NETLAB+ Multi-Purpose Academy Pod with ASA (MAPASA) Topology
- Planning
- Software and Licenses
- Control Device Requirements
- Pod Configuration
- Switch Configuration Tasks
- Finishing Up
- NETLAB+ Multi-Purpose Academy Pod with ASA (MAPASA) Pod Install Guide
- Old Cisco Devices
- Cisco CyberOps Associate v1
- NDG GenIT Content
- NDG A+ v4
- NDG A+ v4 Pod Install Guide
- Table of Contents
- NDG A+ v4 Topology
- Planning
- Software and Licenses
- Master Pod Configuration
- NDG VMDIST Storage Connections
- Deploying from NDG VMDIST
- NETLAB+ Virtual Machine Inventory Setup
- Building the Master NDG A+ v4 Pod
- Make changes to the Master Pod
- Virtual Machine Credentials
- Bring the Master Pod online
- Create Class and Schedule the Master Pod
- Provide Temporary Internet Access to Win10, Win7, and Win8-1
- License and Activate Win10, Win7, and Win8-1
- Shut Down Win10, Win7, and Win8-1
- Reset the NIC to SAFETY_NET
- Take New Snapshots for the Changed Master Virtual Machines
- End Reservation
- Pod Cloning
- NDG A+ v4 Topology
- Table of Contents
- NDG A+ v4 Pod Install Guide
- NDG CySA+ v1
- NDG CySA+ v1 Pod Install Guide
- NDG Ethical Hacking v2
- NDG Ethical Hacking v2 Pod Install Guide
- NDG Forensics v2
- NDG Forensics v2 Pod Install Guide
- NDG Intro to Critical Infrastructure for IT Learners
- NDG Intro to Critical Infrastructure for IT Learners Pod Install Guide
- Table of Contents
- NDG Intro to Critical Infrastructure for IT Learners Topology
- Planning
- Software and Licenses
- Master Pod Configuration
- NDG VMDIST Storage Connections
- Deploying from NDG VMDIST
- NETLAB+ Virtual Machine Inventory Setup
- Building the Master NDG Intro to Critical Infrastructure for IT Learners Pod
- Make changes to the Master Pod
- Virtual Machine Credentials
- Bring the Master Pod online
- Create Class and Schedule the Master Pod
- Provide Temporary Internet Access to EngWorkstation, WinDC, and CorpWorkstation
- License and Activate EngWorkstation, WinDC, and CorpWorkstation
- Shut Down EngWorkstation, WinDC, and CorpWorkstation
- Reset the NIC to SAFETY_NET
- Take New Snapshots for the Changed Master Virtual Machines
- End Reservation
- Pod Cloning
- NDG Intro to Critical Infrastructure for IT Learners Topology
- Table of Contents
- NDG Intro to Critical Infrastructure for IT Learners Pod Install Guide
- NDG Network+
- NDG Network+ Pod Install Guide
- Proxmox VE 8: Setup and Management
- Proxmox VE 8: Setup and Management Pod Install Guide
- Proxmox VE 8: Advanced Administration and Optimization
- Proxmox VE 8: Advanced Administration and Optimization Pod Install Guide
- Table of Contents
- Proxmox VE 8: Advanced Administration and Optimization Topology
- Planning
- Software and Licenses
- Master Pod Configuration
- Pod Cloning
- Proxmox VE 8: Advanced Administration and Optimization Topology
- Table of Contents
- Proxmox VE 8: Advanced Administration and Optimization Pod Install Guide
- NDG Security+ v4
- NDG Security+ v4 Pod Install Guide
- NDG A+ v4
- Palo Alto Networks Academy
- Palo Alto Networks Firewall 11.0 Essentials
- Palo Alto Networks Firewall 11.0 Essentials Pod Install Guide
- Table of Contents
- Palo Alto Networks Firewall 11.0 Essentials Topology
- Planning
- Software and Licenses
- Master Pod Configuration
- Pod Cloning
- Palo Alto Networks Firewall 11.0 Essentials Topology
- Table of Contents
- Palo Alto Networks Firewall 11.0 Essentials Pod Install Guide
- Palo Alto Networks - Fundamental Training v2
- Palo Alto Networks - Fundamental Training v2 Pod Install Guide
- Table of Contents
- Palo Alto Networks - Fundamental Training v2 Topology
- Planning
- Software and Licenses
- Master Pod Configuration
- Pod Cloning
- Palo Alto Networks - Fundamental Training v2 Topology
- Table of Contents
- Palo Alto Networks - Fundamental Training v2 Pod Install Guide
- Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Automation
- Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Automation Pod Install Guide
- Table of Contents
- Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Automation Topology
- Planning
- Software and Licenses
- Master Pod Configuration
- Pod Cloning
- Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Automation Topology
- Table of Contents
- Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Automation Pod Install Guide
- Palo Alto Networks Firewall 11.0 Essentials
- Convert Custom VMs from VMware to Proxmox VE
- Pod Designer Guide
- Introduction
- Pod Designer Workflow
- Managing Installed Pod Designs
- Advanced Settings Reference
- Automated Networking Directives
- Virtual Network Directives
- Remote PC Directives
- pc.<i>.name
- pc.<i>.net.vnic.<n>.portgroup.id
- pc.<i>.net.vnic.<n>.vlan
- pc.<i>.net.vnic.<n>.mac_address
- pc.<i>.target_resolution.width
- pc.<i>.target_resolution.height
- pc.<i>.boot.delay
- pc.<i>.boot.after_pc_index
- pc.<i>.boot.after_pc_extra
- pc.<i>.vmx_uuid_bios_clone
- pc.<i>.vmx_uuid_action
- pc.<i>.nested_vm_support
- Hybrid Pod Directives
- Deprecated Directives
- Advanced Setting Examples
- Real Equipment Pod Reference
- Lab Design Guide
- Designated Operating Environment
- Administrator Guide
- Prerequisites
- System Console
- Network Settings
- Managing SSL Certificates
- Web Interface
- Time Synchronization
- Manage License
- Appearance
- News and Announcements
- Manage API Settings
- Log Exports
- Security
- Course Manager
- Virtual Machine Infrastructure
- Virtual Datacenters and Management Agents
- Virtual Machine Host Servers
- Virtual Machine Inventory
- Virtual Machine Roles
- How Virtual Machines Become Part of the NETLAB+ Inventory
- Importing VMs into the Virtual Machine Inventory
- Editing Details of a Virtual Machine in the Inventory
- Cloning a Virtual Machine in the Inventory
- Viewing Configs of a VM in the Inventory
- Managing Snapshots for a VM in the Inventory
- Virtual Machine Server Licenses
- System-wide Virtualization Settings
- Prerequisites
- Installation Guide
- System Console
- Release Notes
- Version 25
- Known Issues (Unresolved and/or Workarounds)
- Upgrading from Version 24
- 25.0.1 rc4 (Testing, Release Pending)
- 25.0.1 rc3 (2025-08-01)
- 25.0.1 rc2 (2025-07-28)
- 25.0.1 rc1 (2025-07-23)
- 25.0.0 final (2025-07-07)
- 25.0.0 rc15 (2025-07-07)
- 25.0.0 rc14 (2025-06-30)
- 25.0.0 rc13 (2025-06-23)
- 25.0.0 rc12 (2025-06-20)
- 25.0.0 rc11 (2025-06-19)
- 25.0.0 rc10 (2025-06-18)
- 25.0.0 rc9 (2025-06-17)
- 25.0.0 rc8 (2025-06-16)
- 25.0.0 rc7 (2025-06-15)
- 25.0.0 rc6 (2025-06-14)
- 25.0.0 rc5 (2025-06-13)
- 25.0.0 rc4 (2025-06-12)
- 25.0.0 rc3 (2025-06-11)
- 25.0.0 rc2 (2025-06-10)
- 25.0.0 rc1 (2025-06-01)
- Version 24
- Version 22
- Upgrading from Version 21
- 22.8.7 (2024-08-03)
- 22.8.6 (2024-07-04)
- 22.8.5 (2024-06-14)
- 22.8.4 (2024-05-15)
- 22.8.3 (2024-02-12)
- 22.8.2 (2024-02-09)
- 22.8.1 (2024-01-17)
- 22.8.0 (2024-01-03)
- 22.7.4 (2023-10-19)
- 22.7.3 (2023-09-22)
- 22.7.2 (2023-09-13)
- 22.7.1 (2023-08-31)
- 22.7.0 (2023-08-16)
- 22.6.4 (2023-07-06)
- 22.6.3
- 22.6.2 (2023-06-27)
- 22.6.1 (2023-06-08)
- 22.6.0 (2023-05-31)
- 22.5.0 (2023-04-01)
- 22.4.1
- 22.4.0 (2023-02-10)
- 22.3.1 (2022-12-07)
- 22.3.0 (2022-11-17)
- 22.2.0 (2022-10-10)
- 22.1.0 (2022-09-21)
- 22.0.10 (2022-07-14)
- 22.0.8 (2022-06-23)
- 22.0.7 (2022-03-23)
- Caveats
- Version 25
- Application Programming Interface
- Virtual Machine Infrastructure
- Key Components
- How NETLAB+ Uses VM Infrastructure
- Server Hardware
- Proxmox Virtual Environment Implementation
- VMware vSphere Implementation
- Supported Hardware
- Developer Tools