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John ThomasonMay 13, 2024May 15th, 2025
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Download-- Eve-ng Images -

There is an unofficial but widely trusted repository maintained by EVE-NG users on the official forums. You must search for EVE-NG Community Cookbook or the EVE-NG Images Repository link inside the EVE-NG Community Slack channel.

| Image Type | Source | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cisco IOSv / IOSvL2 | Cisco CCO (with support contract) | Most popular for routing/switching labs. | | Cisco CSR1000v / XRv | Cisco Software Center | Requires valid entitlements. | | Arista vEOS | Arista Software Portal | Free download with account registration. | | Juniper vMX / vJunos-switch | Juniper website | Evaluation license available. | | Fortinet FortiGate | Fortinet Support Portal | Free trial VM image. | | Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS) | Official OS websites | Completely free & open source. | | Windows Desktop/Server | Microsoft Evaluation Center | 180-day trial images. | | VyOS (Router) | VyOS website | Free community edition. | Download-- Eve-ng Images

After uploading, you must run the fix-permissions script, or the image will fail to start with a “Permission denied” error. There is an unofficial but widely trusted repository

Before proceeding, it is important to understand the legal landscape: | Image Type | Source | Notes |

  • Piracy: Downloading images from unauthorized "warez" sites is illegal. This guide focuses on the methodology of installation. It is your responsibility to source the software legally.

    • Add a new tab called "Image Repository" next to "Images" in the EVE-NG Web UI.

    Sub-sections:

    John Thomason

    John Thomason

    John Thomason is the A&E editor for Salt Lake magazine’s sister publication Boca magazine in Boca Raton, Fla. Once a year, like the swallows returning to Capistrano, he joins the Salt Lake magazine music team to cover the Kilby Block Party. Back home writes reviews, previews, interviews, news reports and musings on all things arty and entertainment-y in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

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