Eve-ng Qemu Images ((new)) Download -
Report: EVE-NG QEMU Images Download & Integration
A QEMU image in EVE-NG is essentially a virtualized "brain" of a networking device. Whether it is a Cisco router, a Palo Alto firewall, or a Juniper switch, these images are the binaries extracted from physical hardware or official virtual appliances (like Cisco’s vIOS or ASAv). eve-ng qemu images download
Security & legal note:
Many “free” downloads violate vendor EULAs. EVE-NG strongly recommends using official images from your own licensed software (e.g., Cisco VIRL/CML, Juniper vJunos-switch). Third-party pre-built images may contain malware or backdoors. Report: EVE-NG QEMU Images Download & Integration A
5. Directory Structure and Upload
Correct placement of files is critical for EVE-NG to recognize the image in the "Add Node" wizard. Obtain a legal image (vendor portal, OS ISO,
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---------|--------------|----------|
| Node fails to boot (black screen) | Wrong disk naming (virtioa vs hda) | Rename image to hda.qcow2 or virtioa.qcow2 based on image requirements. |
| Permission denied | Fixpermissions not run | Run unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions as root. |
| No QEMU option in node type | Missing KVM acceleration | Ensure nested virtualization is enabled on your hypervisor (ESXi/Workstation/Proxmox). |
| Downloaded image is a .ova or .vmdk | Wrong format | Convert with qemu-img convert. |
| EVE-NG reports "image not found" | Folder name mismatch | Node image name in UI must exactly match the folder name. |
Example Structure for a FortiGate Firewall:
- Obtain a legal image (vendor portal, OS ISO, or community build).
- Install the OS into a
qcow2disk. - Place it in
/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/<node-name>/ - Fix permissions and add a node in the EVE-NG GUI.
- Once the permissions are fixed, the image usually appears instantly in the GUI.
- Pre-packaged images save you the hassle of manually installing VMware Tools or setting up the initial bootstrap.