Here is my curated list of images to make your lab useful:
| Device | Image Name | Use Case |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Cisco Router | vios-adventerprisek9-m-16.09.01.qcow2 | Routing, BGP, MPLS |
| Cisco Switch | vios_l2-adventerprisek9-m-15.2.qcow2 | Spanning Tree, VLANs, Etherchannel |
| Linux Host | TinyCore-latest.qcow2 | Tiny 50MB Linux for ping/traceroute |
| FortiGate | fortinet-FGT-v7.4.qcow2 | Firewall policies, SSL VPN |
| Windows Server | Windows-Server-2019.qcow2 | DHCP, DNS, Active Directory (requires KVM) | Download-- Eve-ng Images
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Downloading images for EVE-NG involves sourcing them from official vendors or authorized repositories, as the EVE-NG software itself does not provide copyrighted vendor images for download. Official Sources for Images Here is my curated list of images to
For a stable and legal lab environment, obtain images directly from the manufacturers: Resize disks or adjust image properties if needed:
Cisco Images: The most common legal method is through a Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) subscription. This provides access to vIOS, vIOS-L2, and ASAv images.
Linux Nodes: You can create your own Linux host images or download ready-to-go packs directly from the EVE-NG Documentation.
Other Vendors: Vendors like Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Juniper often provide KVM (.qcow2) trial images on their official support portals. Community and Third-Party Resources Linux images - - EVE-NG