Common Open Research Emulator (CORE)
5.5#29 in network simulation softwareAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Common Open Research Emulator (CORE) | Marionnet |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | NRL describes CORE for research, demonstrations, testing, security studies, and increasing the size of physical test networks. | Its main goal is teaching computer networks in university laboratories; the project also mentions high schools and network testing or development. |
| Support | The repository points users to GitHub-hosted documentation and a Discord channel for support discussions. | The contact page lists Support at LIPN in France, and the installer page directs bug reports to Launchpad. |
Common Open Research Emulator (CORE) plans
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Marionnet plans
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Pick Common Open Research Emulator (CORE) if…
CORE suits researchers, educators, security practitioners and engineers evaluating network scenarios or applications. It is also relevant when emulations must connect to physical networks, distributed instances or hardware-in-the-loop setups.
Pick Marionnet if…
Marionnet suits educators teaching computer networks and users who need a virtual network for testing or development. Windows and macOS users can access it through the provided VirtualBox appliance.