Juniper Vmx __hot__ Download: For Eveng Link
Building a professional networking lab requires high-performance virtual images. For those specifically searching for a Juniper vMX download for EVE-NG link, this guide provides the official methods to acquire the software and the exact steps to integrate it into your environment. Official Juniper vMX Download Links
To ensure security and compatibility, always source your images directly from Juniper Networks.
Standard vMX Trial: Access the 60-day vMX Trial by registering for "Evaluation user access".
vJunos-Router (Modern Alternative): Juniper has introduced vJunos-router, a free-to-download, lab-optimized image that is often easier to deploy than the legacy multi-component vMX. juniper vmx download for eveng link
Support Portal: If you have an active support contract, you can find specific versions in the Support Downloads section. How to Install Juniper vMX on EVE-NG
The vMX is unique because it split into two separate VMs: the Virtual Control Plane (VCP) and the Virtual Forwarding Plane (VFP). 1. Prepare the EVE-NG Directories
Use an SSH client like PuTTY or the EVE-NG CLI to create the required folders in /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/: Option A: Official Access (Recommended for professionals) To
VCP Folder: mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vmxvcp-18.2R1.9-VCP
VFP Folder: mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vmxvfp-18.2R1.9-VFP 2. Upload and Rename Images Juniper vMX 16.X, 17.X - - EVE-NG
Option A: Official Access (Recommended for professionals)
To get the official vMX image:
- Visit Juniper.net and log in to your support account.
- Navigate to Downloads → Product Lifecycle → MX Series → vMX (Virtual MX)
- You need a valid contract (J-Support or evaluation license). Juniper offers a 90-day evaluation license – contact their sales team or sign up for a trial via the Juniper Customer Support Portal.
Direct download file patterns:
vmx-bundle-<version>.tgz(the full installer for KVM)junos-vmx-<version>.qcow2(for VCP)vMX-vfp-<version>.qcow2(for VFP)
Step 3: Create a custom boot script
EVE-NG needs a vmx.sh startup script to link VCP and VFP. Create the file:
nano /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vmx-20.4R3.8/vmx.sh
Paste the following:
#!/bin/bash
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-system-x86_64 -nographic -device e1000,netdev=net0,mac=50:00:00:01:00:00 -netdev user,id=net0 \
-drive file=virtioa.qcow2,if=virtio -drive file=virtiob.qcow2,if=virtio -m 4096 -smp 2
Make executable:
chmod +x /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vmx-20.4R3.8/vmx.sh
5) Upload to EVE-NG server
- SCP/SFTP the qcow2 image to your EVE-NG server. Connect as root (EVE-NG expects uploads under /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/).
- Create the vMX image directory on EVE-NG server with exact naming expected by EVE-NG. Typical path:
- /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/juniper-vmx-X.Y (choose a short name, e.g., junos-vmx-21.3)
- Example upload steps (from your local machine):
scp vmx.qcow2 root@<EVE_HOST>:/tmp/ ssh root@<EVE_HOST> mkdir -p /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/juniper-vmx-21.3 mv /tmp/vmx.qcow2 /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/juniper-vmx-21.3/vmx.qcow2 - Set correct permissions and fix images:
/opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions