Build a simple lab: one L3 router (L3 image) connected to one L2 switch (L2 image). Configure an SVI (VLAN interface) on the switch and ping the router.
Used for routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP. Why Use IOU Images? cisco-iou-l2-l3-collection download
IOU processes packets natively, not through CPU emulation. Routing protocols converge almost as fast as real hardware. This is critical for CCIE lab scenarios that rely on timers. Build a simple lab: one L3 router (L3
The typically refers to a pre-packaged set of these images that include: cisco-iou-l2-l3-collection download