đź“… May 13, 2026 | Virtual
Easy Network Testing with Arista and ContainerLab Lunch Series
Event Details
Join us for a hands-on Lunch & Learn focused on modern network testing and validation using Arista’s virtual platform.
Proper testing of network changes is critical for operating modern networks—especially as engineering teams are asked to do more with fewer resources.
During this session, we will demonstrate how to build and test network environments using Arista EOS, cEOS, and Containerlab. Attendees will see how large-scale network topologies can be spun up quickly on a laptop to validate changes before production deployment.
May 13
Virtual
Agenda
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Agenda
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12:00 PM - 12:10 PM: Welcome, Introductions, Session objectives, and Overview of network testing challenges
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12:10 PM - 12:25 PM: Why Network Testing Matters, Risks of untested changes, Doing more with less: operational challenges, Benefits of a consistent operating system across environments
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12:25 PM - 12:45 PM: Arista Virtualization Overview, Introduction to cEOS (Containerized EOS), Overview of Containerlab, Key use cases: validation, automation, and training
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12:45 PM - 1:25 PM: Live Demo: Build a Virtual Lab Deploying a topology with Containerlab Configuring and validating connectivity, Simulating network changes safely
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1:25 PM - 1:40 PM: Automation & Efficiency Integrating labs into workflows, CI/CD and pre-change validation
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1:40 PM - 1:55 PM: Use Cases & Best Practices, Real-world examples, Design and scaling tips
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1:55 PM - 2:00 PM: Q&A + Wrap-Up
