Eve-ng Qemu Images [top] Download Review
Important Legal & Ethical Note:
Only download firmware/OS images you own a valid license for, or that are freely distributable (Linux distros, BSD, open-source network OS trials). EVE-NG itself does not provide proprietary OS images (e.g., Cisco IOS, Arista EOS, Juniper vMX).
Part 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations – A Crucial Warning
Before you Google "free eve-ng qemu images download," you must understand the legal landscape. eve-ng qemu images download
- EVE-NG is a platform, not a software pirate. It does not distribute copyrighted OS images.
- Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto, and other vendors require valid licenses or trial images.
- Downloading proprietary images from torrents or file-sharing sites violates EULAs and can expose you to legal liability.
A. Official & Freely Distributable
| 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 | Important Legal & Ethical Note: Only download firmware/OS
2. Vendor Documentation & Support Portals
For enterprise network operating systems, you must use your valid support contract: Part 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations – A
- Cisco – Download vIOS, CSR1000v, NX-OSv from Cisco Software Central.
- Arista – vEOS from Arista’s support portal.
- Juniper – vMX, vSRX from Juniper’s download site.
- Palo Alto – PA-VM from Palo Alto support portal.