!link! Download All Eve-ng Images

To download all EVE-NG images, you must primarily source them from official vendor portals

(like Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto) because EVE-NG does not legally distribute copyrighted vendor software. While some third-party sites offer "full packs," using official images ensures stability and legal compliance for your lab environment. 1. Download the EVE-NG Platform Before adding images, you need the base emulator platform: : Recommended for VMware or VirtualBox. Download from the Official EVE-NG Download Page Client Pack : Essential for telnet/VNC/RDP sessions to your lab nodes. dynamips.io 2. Source Supported Images

EVE-NG supports three main types of images, which must be acquired from their respective vendors: Cisco Images (vIOS, IOL/IOU) : Best obtained via a Cisco Modeling Labs (CML)

subscription, which provides official access to IOSv, ASAv, and more. QEMU Images (KVM)

: Standard for firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet) and Linux servers. These are typically files available on vendor support portals.

: Older Cisco router images (e.g., 7200 series) used primarily for legacy labs. 3. Upload and Prepare Images

Once you have the image files, you must follow strict naming conventions and directory structures for EVE-NG to recognize them. Image Type Upload Path on EVE-NG Server Common File Type /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/ /opt/unetlab/addons/iol/bin/ /opt/unetlab/addons/dynamips/ Basic Workflow to Add an Image: : Use a tool like or FileZilla to move the image to the correct directory. Folder Creation

: Each QEMU image must be in its own folder starting with a specific prefix (e.g., for Palo Alto, for Windows). Permissions Crucial Step.

After uploading any new image, you must run the following command via the EVE-NG CLI to fix permissions: /opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard 4. Official Documentation Links For specific image types, refer to the EVE-NG How-to Guides

which provide step-by-step terminal commands for every supported vendor. , such as Cisco vIOS or Palo Alto? EVE-NG Cisco Images

EVE-NG does not provide vendor-copyrighted images for download . To build your lab, you must legally acquire image files from vendors or your employer and then upload them to the EVE-NG server . 📂 Where to Legally Find Images

Cisco: Purchase a Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) subscription to access IOSv, IOSv-L2, and NX-OS images .

Vendor Support: Use a valid support contract (e.g., CCO for Cisco) to download software directly from the Cisco Software Download site .

Free Alternatives: Many vendors offer free virtual appliances or trials for labbing: Arista: vEOS (free account required) . Juniper: vSRX or vMX trials. Open Source: VyOS, SONiC, or DANOS . Linux: Ubuntu, Debian, or TinyCore . 🚀 How to Add Images to EVE-NG

Once you have the image files (typically .qcow2, .bin, or .image), follow these general steps : 1. Upload via SFTP How to load images - - EVE-NG

Downloading and setting up EVE-NG images is the most critical hurdle for anyone building a virtual network lab. While EVE-NG provides the platform, it does not provide the vendor images (like Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto) directly due to licensing and copyright. Download All Eve-ng Images

Here is the "full story" of how you get from a fresh installation to a fully functional lab with all the images you need. 1. The Legal Starting Point

Because EVE-NG Limited cannot legally distribute copyrighted software from vendors, you have two main legitimate paths to acquire images:

Official Vendor Portals: If you have a support contract with a vendor (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet), you can download the KVM/QCOW2 versions of their software directly from their websites.

Cisco Modeling Labs (CML): Many engineers purchase a Cisco CML license specifically to legally obtain the latest IOSv, IOSvL2, and ASAv images, which are then manually exported to EVE-NG. 2. The "Full Pack" Shortcut

To avoid the tedious process of manual conversion, many users look for "Full Packs" or "EVE-NG Spoto" collections.

What they are: These are pre-built virtual disks (VMDKs) that come with 30+ popular network images (ASA, CSR1000v, Fortigate, etc.) already configured.

The Advantage: It saves weeks of manual configuration. You simply import the VMDK into your VMware/ESXi environment and the images are ready to boot.

Alternative: Platforms like PNETLab offer a built-in store where you can download images directly through the GUI, simplifying the process compared to EVE-NG's manual CLI method. 3. Manual Installation Workflow

If you download an individual image (like a Palo Alto firewall or a Windows VM), you must follow a strict three-step process:

Creation: Create a specifically named directory on the EVE-NG server (e.g., /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/paloalto-11.2.0/).

Upload: Use an SFTP client (like WinSCP or FileZilla) to move the image file into that directory.

Permissions Fix: This is the "secret sauce." You must run the following command in the EVE-NG CLI to make the image usable:/opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions. 4. Verification and Lab Use

Once uploaded and fixed, you can add "Nodes" in the EVE-NG web interface. If the node name is blue, the image is installed correctly; if it is grey, the files are missing or in the wrong directory.

If you want to dive deeper into a specific vendor,g., CheckPoint vs. Huawei).

Choosing between the Community version and Professional version for your lab. To download all EVE-NG images, you must primarily

Instructions for converting ISO or OVA files into the required .qcow2 format. How to load images - - EVE-NG

Downloading a single, "complete" text file or a direct package containing all EVE-NG images is not possible through official channels, as EVE-NG Limited does not provide copyrighted vendor images for download. You must legally obtain images from individual vendors or use authorized subscriptions. Official & Legal Methods to Obtain Images

The only legal way to acquire proprietary images is through official vendor support or paid lab subscriptions:

Cisco Modeling Labs (CML): The most cost-effective legal way to get a full library of Cisco images (IOSv, IOSvL2, ASAv, etc.) is by purchasing a CML Personal subscription. These images can then be exported for use in EVE-NG.

Vendor Support Portals: If you or your employer have a support contract, you can download specific .qcow2 or .bin files directly from sites like Cisco Software Central, Fortinet Support, or Arista's website.

Free/Trial Images: Some vendors offer free lab or trial versions of their software:

Arista vEOS: Free lab images available with a registered account.

Fortinet: Trial VMs (like FortiGate) often available with a 15-day evaluation license.

VyOS / BSDRP: Open-source routing platforms that are free to use. Community & Third-Party Resources

While not "official," these resources are frequently used by the community to find image lists and setup guides:

GitHub Repositories: Developers often share automation tools and "naming tables" (e.g., hegdepavankumar/Cisco-Images-for-GNS3-and-EVE-NG) that provide links to collections hosted on external drives, though these links may frequently expire.

EVE-NG Image Collection Packs: Third-party sites like Dynamips sell pre-organized "Full Packs" that include workbooks and pre-built OVAs, though these are not official EVE-NG products.

Education FTP Servers: Some users search for specific filenames (e.g., c7200-adventerprisek9-mz.152-4.S6.image) to find images hosted on university or educational FTP servers. How to Add Downloaded Images

Once you have obtained an image, you must follow specific naming conventions for EVE-NG to recognize it:

For General QEMU Images (Linux/Windows)

Create a simple download list (urls.txt): For General QEMU Images (Linux/Windows) Create a simple

https://example.com/ubuntu-22.04.qcow2
https://example.com/windows-server-2022.qcow2

Then use wget in parallel:

cat urls.txt | xargs -n 1 -P 4 wget

6. Troubleshooting

Image not appearing in EVE-NG UI:
Ensure the folder name in /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/ matches the device template exactly (case-sensitive). Refresh browser.
VM fails to start:
Run qemu-img info image.qcow2 – check it's qcow2 format. Convert if needed.
Permission denied:
Always run fixpermissions after adding images.
Low disk space:
Use du -sh /opt/unetlab/addons/ to check usage. Dynamips images are tiny; QEMU images consume GBs.

Part 8: Alternative – Use EVE-NG Professional & Cookbook

EVE-NG Professional (paid, ~$120/year) offers:

Built-in image downloader for some open-source images.
Community cookbooks that automate pulling legal images from GitHub.
Pre-built labs with required images listed (not the actual files, but the names to obtain).

This is the closest you will get to a legitimate "download all" button.

Part 2: The Legal Path – Where to Legitimately Obtain Images

Most professionals need to know the legal sources first. If you work for a company with a support contract, you already have access.

The Bottom Line: For 90% of home labs, you will use trial images or community editions. Never pay a random website for "EVE-NG image packs"—they are likely illegal and contain malware.

6. Image Stability & Performance

In testing, pre-packaged images generally perform exactly as intended. Common stable images include:

Cisco: CSR1000v and IOSv perform well. ASAv can be finicky depending on the EVE-NG version.
Palo Alto: Usually requires a specific login (admin/admin) and a license for advanced features, but boots correctly.
Fortinet: Generally stable.

Note: Some older images in these packs (like Cisco ASA 9.x) are notorious for consuming high CPU resources even when idle.

The "Torrent" Alternative (For Abandonware)

For educational labs using obsolete images (e.g., Cisco 7200, old PIX firewalls), you may find a magnet link for "EVE-NG v2.0 Image Pack." If you choose this route:

Use a VPN.
Scan all .qcow2 files with clamav or virustotal.
Check file sizes – a 5MB "router image" is malware.
Never execute binaries from unknown sources.

Part 8: Storage Optimization – You Cannot Download Everything

Server-grade EVE-NG labs with "all images" exceed 500GB. Here is how to manage:

Use thin provisioning: QEMU images can be stored as sparse files.
Remove old versions: Keep only the last 2 major versions of each vendor.
Compress unused images: tar -czvf backup.tar.gz /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/unused-image/
Host on SSD, store on HDD: Symlink older images to a large mechanical hard drive.