/opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions
echo "Download complete. Add nodes in EVE-NG UI."
Run with:
chmod +x download-qemu-images.sh
sudo ./download-qemu-images.sh
There are two primary methods for obtaining QEMU images for EVE-NG: eve-ng qemu images download
You can create your own QEMU image from an ISO:
After downloading the ISO, install it manually in EVE-NG (covered below).
If you don’t have vendor contracts, community-maintained images are your friend. These are not pirated—they are open-source or freely distributable. Run with: chmod +x download-qemu-images
| Image | Source | Notes |
|-------|--------|-------|
| Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Alpine) | Ubuntu Cloud Images, Alpine Linux | Use qcow2 images |
| FreeBSD | FreeBSD QCOW2 images | |
| OpenWrt | OpenWrt QEMU images | |
| VyOS | VyOS Rolling Release (free) | Register for access |
| Open vSwitch (OVS) | Included with EVE‑NG | No download needed |
| Tiny Core Linux | Tiny Core | Lightweight testing |
Below is a structured, step-by-step guide to obtain and prepare QEMU VM images for EVE-NG (Community/Professional). It covers trusted image sources, required licenses, file formats, conversion/packaging, uploading to EVE-NG, common pitfalls, and quick examples (Cisco IOSv, IOS-XRv, VyOS, FortiGate, pfSense).
The installation process for QEMU images in EVE-NG is generally straightforward, provided you are comfortable with basic Linux commands (CLI). There are two primary methods for obtaining QEMU
Pros:
Cons: