To master EVE-NG, understanding how to source and install QEMU images is essential. EVE-NG does not provide copyrighted vendor images for download. Instead, it acts as a hypervisor that runs images you provide yourself. 1. Where to Legally Download Images
Upload the Image: Use an SCP client (like WinSCP or FileZilla) to upload your image folder to /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/ on your EVE-NG server.
Simply downloading an image isn't enough. EVE-NG is famously meticulous about directory structures. An image will not boot unless it follows a strict naming convention (e.g., a folder starting with vtmos- for a Timos image). This technical barrier serves as a "rite of passage" for junior engineers, forcing them to understand the underlying Linux file system before they can even ping a gateway. 4. The Ethics of the Lab eve-ng qemu images download
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/
mkdir ubuntu-22.04 # name appears in EVE-NG node list
Juniper: vMX and vQFX images are available via the Juniper support portal (requires a valid support contract).
Disk Format: Always use .qcow2. If you have an .iso, you must create a virtual disk and install the OS manually within EVE-NG. To master EVE-NG, understanding how to source and
Conclusion
Creating Custom Images: You can create your own Linux or Windows images using the EVE-NG How-to Guides. Critical Setup Requirements Juniper: vMX and vQFX images are available via
Common examples include: