Create a directory for VCP: /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vmxvcp- / .
Avoid very old (before 19.x) or bleeding-edge (24.x+) unless you like troubleshooting.
Log in with your Juniper user account credentials. (Note: A valid support contract or evaluation agreement tied to your account is required to access commercial images). Search for in the product selection list.
: Always run the EVE-NG fix permissions command after adding new images: /opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions vMX Trial Download | HPE Juniper Networking US
Download the packaged archive designed for KVM deployment, typically bundled as a .tgz file (e.g., vmx-bundle-x.x-x.tgz ). Evaluation and Trial Options
In the EVE-NG web interface, you can now add the "Juniper VCP" and "Juniper VFP" nodes. Connect them via their interfaces to allow communication between the control and forwarding planes. vMX Trial Download | HPE Juniper Networking US
How to Download and Set Up Juniper vMX in EVE-NG: A Complete Guide
Connect to your EVE-NG server via SSH (using an application like PuTTY or a terminal emulator) and create the template directories under the official QEMU path ( /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/ ). For the Virtual Control Plane (VCP): mkdir -p /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vmxvcp-18.2R1.9 Use code with caution. For the Virtual Forwarding Plane (VFP): mkdir -p /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vmxvfp-18.2R1.9 Use code with caution. (Replace 18.2R1.9 with your specific downloaded version). Step 3: Copy and Rename the Images
Connect to your EVE-NG CLI via SSH (Root access) and create the specific folders: mkdir -p /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vmxvcp-YOURVERSION mkdir -p /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vmxvfp-YOURVERSION 3. Upload and Rename
: For EVE-NG, you typically need the KVM version (bundle) of the vMX software.
: If you have a support contract, you can download the full vMX KVM bundle (usually a .tgz file) directly from the Juniper Support Downloads.
cp images/vmxhdd.qcow2 /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vmx-vcp- /virtioa.qcow2 Use code with caution. Copying and Renaming the VFP Image
Run show interfaces terse to ensure the forwarding plane (ge-0/0/0) is properly recognized. 4. Troubleshooting & Best Practices
: You can toggle between "Lite mode," which uses fewer resources for simple functional testing, and "Performance mode," which utilizes the Intel Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) for high-throughput traffic simulation.