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Create a Master Images Archive on a NAS or external SSD. Store the raw .qcow2 files there. Then, symlink or copy only the specific images you need for your current lab to the EVE-NG server. Step 5: The Last Resort – "EVE-NG Cookbook" and Forums If you are missing a specific image (e.g., Nokia SR Linux or Aruba CX), go to the official EVE-NG Forums . Under the "How-to" section, users post verified MD5 hashes and conversion steps for virtually every network OS ever made.
Do not just drop random .qcow2 or .vmdk files into the folder. You must fix permissions : Download All Eve-ng Images
But once you have the licenses, how do you acquire the correct files that EVE-NG understands? Here is the roadmap. While you cannot get proprietary images for free, the EVE-NG team provides a script to download dynamips (old IOS) and Linux images automatically. Create a Master Images Archive on a NAS or external SSD