EVE-NG (Emulated Virtual Environment — Next Generation) uses virtual machine images for network device vendors and appliances to build lab topologies. This write-up explains what EVE-NG images are, where to get them, legal and technical considerations, how to prepare and upload images, and tips for troubleshooting and optimization.
ssh root@<EVE_IP>
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/
mkdir -p vIOS-15.6-2-T
cd vIOS-15.6-2-T
IOL (IOS on Linux): Also known as IOU (IOS on Unix). These are lightweight Cisco software binaries that run directly on the Linux kernel. They are extremely resource-efficient but were historically intended for internal Cisco use. Download-- Eve-ng Images
One of the first hurdles in building a virtual lab with EVE-NG (Emulated Virtual Environment - Next Generation) is finding and installing the correct images. Unlike some all-in-one solutions, EVE-NG requires you to bring your own operating systems (Cisco, Juniper, Windows, Linux, etc.). Navigate to the Folder: cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/