ViRo - the online tool for the networking education

Education of IT technology experts is not limited to providing theoretical knowledge, rather, it should also facilitate obtaining practical hands-on experience. There is a range of ways to support the acquisition and reinforcement of skills and fundamental knowledge in the design, implementation and management of computer networks. The article provides the view and characteristics of a new didactical supporting tool ViRo (the Virtual Router) developed by the Department of InfoCom Networks of Faculty of Management Science and Informatics, University of Zilina. The tool will allow students to deepen their practical configuration skills in designing and management of computer networks and network elements in an online internet-accessible environment. (C) 2015 The authors Published by Elsevier Ltd.