Archives
This page collects legacy announcements, older release notes, talks, and other historical materials related to Ostinato. These items are no longer part of the main site navigation but are preserved here for historical context and long-term reference.
Ostinato Classic
Ostinato Classic refers to the 0.x and 1.x series. It is no longer available for purchase and downloads have been retired. Existing customers may continue to use Classic; support for Ostinato Classic ends on December 31, 2025.
Announcements
Legacy announcements and updates from 2010–2023, preserved here for historical context.
2023
- 1.3 released - Changelog
- Ostinato for Containerlab now available for use with Containerlab labbing and CI platform
2022
- 1.2 released - Changelog
- Ostinato for CML now available for use with Cisco Modeling Labs
2021
- Ostinato for GNS3 is now available
- Ostinato for EVE-NG is now available
2020
- 1.1 released - Changelog
2019
- Ostinato 1.0 packages available for Raspberry Pi (Raspbian Buster)
- 1.0 released - Changelog
2017
- 0.9 released - Changelog
2016
- 0.8 released - Changelog
2015
- Ostinato bundled with Cisco VIRL 1.0 - Announcement, Video
- 0.7.1 released - Changelog
- 0.7 released - Changelog
2014
- vDrone - drone-only appliance published
- 0.6 released - Changelog
- Ostinato Python Bindings 0.6 beta release available on PyPI - Announcement
2012
- 0.5.1 released - Changelog
2011
- 0.5 released - Changelog
- 0.4.1 released - Changelog
- NextComputing launches Continuum - a 1/20/40GbE traffic generator based on Ostinato (Press Release)
- 0.4 released - Changelog
2010
- 0.3 released - Changelog
- Ostinato Live - Live CD/USB images of Ostinato now available
- 0.2 released - Changelog
- 0.1.1 released - Changelog
- First public release 0.1 (April 11, 2010)
Talks, Podcasts & Media
Past conference talks and workshop slides. These materials are included for reference and may reflect older versions of the product.
- Evolution of Ostinato: From Open Source to a Sustainable Business - Network Automation Nerds (Podcast)
- Open Source to Closed - Heavy Networking (Podcast)
- Writing an Ostinato protocol builder - FOSDEM 2021 (Video and slides)
- Ostinato Overview - Sharkfest 2020 (Video and slides)
- Using Ostinato to craft your own packets - Packet Pushers (Podcast)
- Ostinato: open, scalable packet/traffic generator - FOSS.IN/2010 (Slides)