Finding the right images for EVE-NG is often the biggest hurdle for networking students and professionals. Because EVE-NG is an emulator platform rather than a software provider, it does not include copyrighted vendor images (like Cisco IOS or Juniper Junos) in its base download.
(formerly VIRL) is the most common legal way to access Cisco images like IOSv, IOSvL2, and ASAv.
Official vendor images are the safest and only legal way to build your lab. Eve-ng Images Download
Even after a successful download, users face errors. Here is how to solve them:
Cisco Modeling Labs (CML): This is the most popular legal method. By purchasing a CML Personal subscription, you gain access to a library of "Reference Platform" images (IOSv, IOSv-L2, ASAv, NX-OSv). While these are licensed for use within CML, many users export them to EVE-NG for personal study. Finding the right images for EVE-NG is often
Recommended folder structure for your local storage:
For hosts, servers, or open-source routers (like VyOS or FRRouting), you can download the generic Cloud images (Ubuntu Cloud, Debian, etc.) from their respective official mirrors. How to Install Images in EVE-NG Ensure you're downloading images from trusted sources to
Log into the EVE-NG web interface. Add a new node. Your uploaded image should now appear in the dropdown menu under the appropriate vendor.