Convert .qcow2 to .vmdk:
qemu-img convert -f qcow2 vmx-hdd-17.1R1.8.qcow2 -O vmdk vmx-hdd-17.1R1.8.vmdk
Then attach to a FreeBSD 11/12 virtual machine.
Before we dive into the download process, it’s critical to understand why this specific build generates so much interest. download juniper vmxbundle 171r18tgz patched
After downloading juniper-vmx-bundle-17.1R1.8.tgz, always verify its hash. Malicious patches can install backdoors.
Junos official SHA-256 for the patched version (hypothetical example – check actual release notes): Convert
sha256sum juniper-vmx-bundle-17.1R1.8.tgz
Expected output format:
a9f3c8e1d5b7f... juniper-vmx-bundle-17.1R1.8.tgz
Cross-reference this against the checksum displayed on the Juniper download page. Then attach to a FreeBSD 11/12 virtual machine
Juniper maintains a vMX provisioning script repository. While it does not host binaries, it can pull the image if you have access:
git clone https://github.com/Juniper/vmx-automation
cd vmx-automation
# After placing the .tgz in the same directory:
./vmx.sh --download --version 17.1R1.8 --patched
Verify the script’s official source – do not run unverified scripts from random forks.