### Launch pfSense Installer

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-pfsense-fw-2-4

Start the pfSense installer using the prepared disk images. Ensure to select 'shell' upon completion and then 'poweroff' instead of rebooting.

```bash
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-system-x86_64 -hda install.img -hdb virtioa.qcow2 -nographic
```

--------------------------------

### Start C9800-CL Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/cisco-wireless-c9800-cl

Execute this command to start the C9800-CL installation process using the created HDD and ISO image. The '-boot order=dc' flag is crucial for booting from the CD-ROM.

```bash
/opt/qemu-2.2.0/bin/qemu-system-x86_64 -nographic -drive file=virtioa.qcow2,if=virtio,bus=0,unit=0,cache=none -machine type=pc-1.0,accel=kvm -serial mon:stdio -nographic -nodefconfig -nodefaults -rtc base=utc -cdrom C9800-CL-universalk9.17.04.01.iso -boot order=dc -m 4096
```

--------------------------------

### Start CSR Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-csrv1000-16-x-denali-everest-fuji

Initiate the CSR installation process using qemu-system-x86_64. It is recommended to use Firefox for this step due to potential display issues with other browsers.

```bash
/opt/qemu-2.2.0/bin/qemu-system-x86_64 -nographic -drive file=virtioa.qcow2,if=virtio,bus=0,unit=0,cache=none -machine type=pc-1.0,accel=kvm -serial mon:stdio -nographic -nodefconfig -nodefaults -rtc base=utc -cdrom csr1000v-universalk9.16.09.06.iso -boot order=dc -m 4096
```

--------------------------------

### Start XRv 9000 ISO Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-xrv-9000

Initiate the XRv 9000 installation process using the specified ISO image. This command requires the correct ISO filename for your version.

```bash
/opt/qemu-2.2.0/bin/qemu-system-x86_64  -nographic -drive file=virtioa.qcow2,if=virtio,bus=0,unit=0,cache=none -machine type=pc-1.0,accel=kvm -serial mon:stdio -nographic -nodefconfig -nodefaults -rtc base=utc -cdrom **xrv9k-fullk9-x-6.3.3.iso** -boot order=dc  -m 16384
```

--------------------------------

### Start Catalyst 8000v Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/catalyst-8000v

Launch the Catalyst 8000v installation using this QEMU command. It is recommended to use Firefox for better compatibility with the CLI sliders.

```bash
/opt/qemu-2.2.0/bin/qemu-system-x86_64  -nographic -drive file=virtioa.qcow2,if=virtio,bus=0,unit=0,cache=none -machine type=pc-1.0,accel=kvm -serial mon:stdio -nographic -nodefconfig -nodefaults -rtc base=utc -cdrom c8000v-universalk9.17.06.02.iso -boot order=dc  -m 4096 

```

--------------------------------

### Install VyOS on HDD

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-vyos

Initiate the VyOS installation process on the created virtual disk. This step involves booting the system from the 'cdrom.iso' and following the on-screen installation prompts.

```bash
install image
```

--------------------------------

### Navigate to Image Directory (ISO Install)

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-checkpoint

Change to the newly created directory to prepare for image upload and manipulation.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/cpsg-R80-10
```

--------------------------------

### Example IOU/IOL License File

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-iol-ios-on-linux

This is an example of the content for an iourc license file. The license is bound to the server's hostname and domain name. Ensure the license is stored in the correct path.

```bash
cat /opt/unetlab/addons/iol/bin/iourc
[license]
unl01 = 0123456789abcdef;
```

--------------------------------

### Create XRv 9000 ISO Installation Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-xrv-9000

Create a temporary directory for the XRv 9000 ISO installation files on the EVE-NG server.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/xrv9k-fullk9-6.3.3
```

--------------------------------

### Create Checkpoint Image Folder (ISO Install)

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-checkpoint

Use this command to create the directory for the Checkpoint image when installing from an ISO file.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/cpsg-R80-10
```

--------------------------------

### Create Virtual Disk for OPNsense

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/opnsense-firewall

Creates a 10GB qcow2 virtual disk image named 'virtioa.qcow2' for the OPNsense firewall installation.

```bash
root@eve-ng:~# 
root@eve-ng:~# cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/opnsense-21.1/
root@eve-ng:/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/opnsense-21.1# /opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 virtioa.qcow2 10G
```

--------------------------------

### Select Configuration File for Boot

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-vyos

During the VyOS installation, you will be prompted to choose a configuration file for boot. Select the second option, '/opt/vyatta/etc/config.boot.default', to proceed.

```text
I found the following configuration files:
/opt/vyatta/etc/config/config.boot
/opt/vyatta/etc/config.boot.default
Which one should I copy to vda? [/opt/vyatta/etc/config/config.boot]: /opt/vyatta/etc/config.boot.default
```

--------------------------------

### Select Serial Console Boot Option

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/catalyst-8000v

During the initial boot, select the 'C8000V Serial Console' option from the GRUB menu to proceed with the installation.

```text
Press any key to continue.
Press any key to continue.
Press any key to continue.

      GGNU GRUB  version 2.02
 +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
 | C8000V Virtual (VGA) Console - 2021-11-23_12.52                         |
 |*C8000V Serial Console - 2021-11-23_12.52                                |
 |                                                                         |
  |                                                                         |
  |                                                                         |
  |                                                                         |
  |                                                                         |
  |                                                                         |
  |                                                                         |
  |                                                                         |
  |                                                                         |
  |                                                                         |
 +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

```

--------------------------------

### Create Virtual Disk for Forescout CounterACT

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/forescout-counteract-fw

This command creates a 80GB qcow2 virtual disk image required for the Forescout CounterACT installation.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/forescout-counter-7.0.0/
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 virtioa.qcow2 80G
```

--------------------------------

### Prepare Linux Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-create-own-linux-host-image

Navigate to the image directory and remove any existing ISO files before proceeding with the installation.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/linux-ubuntu-desktop-16.04.02/
rm -f cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Install GIT on EVE-NG

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/template-icons-and-config-scripts-update-from-git

Installs the Git package on your EVE-NG system. Ensure your EVE-NG has internet connectivity and can resolve DNS names.

```bash
apt update
apt install git
```

--------------------------------

### Prepare OSSIM Image and Create HDD

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/alienvault-cybersecurity-ossim

Navigates to the image directory, renames the uploaded ISO to 'cdrom.iso', and creates a 50GB qcow2 virtual hard disk. This prepares the image for the OSSIM installation.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/alienvault-ossim-5.8.5
mv AlienVault_OSSIM_64bits.iso cdrom.iso
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 hda.qcow2 50G
```

--------------------------------

### Create HDD for Forcepoint FW Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/forcepoint-fw

Create a virtual hard disk image (hda.qcow2) with a size of 100GB for the Forcepoint Firewall installation.

```bash
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 hda.qcow2 100G
```

--------------------------------

### Create pfSense Disk Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-pfsense-fw-2-4

Create a virtual disk image in qcow2 format for the pfSense installation.

```bash
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 virtioa.qcow2 2G
```

--------------------------------

### Create HDD for Forcepoint SMC Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/forcepoint-fw

Create a virtual hard disk image (hda.qcow2) with a size of 100GB for the Forcepoint SMC installation.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fpsmc-6.9.0-11011/
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 hda.qcow2 100G
```

--------------------------------

### Nexus 9000v Initial Boot Setup - Basic Configuration

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-nexus-9000v-switch

After setting the admin credentials, you will be asked if you want to enter the basic configuration dialog. Choose 'no' to skip this and proceed to the switch CLI.

```text
Would you like to enter the basic configuration dialog (yes/no): no
```

--------------------------------

### Create Temporary Folders for CUCM ISO Preparation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/cisco-cucm

These commands create necessary directories on the EVE-NG server to stage the CUCM installation ISO and its extracted contents.

```bash
sudo mkdir /mnt/iso
sudo mkdir /tmp/cucm
```

--------------------------------

### Create Virtual Hard Disk

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-create-own-windows-server-on-the-eve

Create a virtual hard disk (qcow2 format) for the Windows Server installation. Adjust the size (60G) as needed.

```bash
root@eve:~#/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 hda.qcow2 60G
```

--------------------------------

### Start Dynamips Image for IDLE PC Calculation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-dynamips-images-cisco-ios

Launches a Dynamips emulator instance with specific parameters to begin the IDLE PC calculation process. Use the correct image path and model parameters.

```bash
dynamips -P 1700 -t 1710 /opt/unetlab/addons/dynamips/c1710-bk9no3r2sy-mz.124-23.image
```

```bash
dynamips -P 7200 /opt/unetlab/addons/dynamips/c7200-adventerprisek9-mz.152-4.S7.image
```

```bash
dynamips -P 3725 /opt/unetlab/addons/dynamips/c3725-adventerprisek9-mz.124-15.T14.image
```

--------------------------------

### Locate and Commit Image Changes

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-create-own-linux-host-image

After installation, navigate to the specific node's directory using its POD and Node IDs, then commit the changes to set it as the default image.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/tmp/**0**/3491e0a7-25f8-46e1-b697-ccb4fc4088a2/**8**/
```

```bash
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img commit virtioa.qcow2
```

--------------------------------

### Remove Installation Media After Setup

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/juniper-sdwan-128t

After the Juniper SDWAN installation is complete and the node has shut down, remove the 'cdrom.iso' file from the image directory. This ensures the appliance boots from the installed system, not the installer.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/qemu/128T-518/
rm cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Create HDD for Hillstone SG6000 Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/hillstone-firewall

Create a virtual hard disk image of 2GB using qemu-img for the Hillstone SG6000 installation.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/hillstone-sg6000/
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 virtioa.qcow2 2G
```

--------------------------------

### Locate and Commit Installed Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-checkpoint

Navigate to the specific node's directory using its UUID and Node ID, then commit the changes to set the image as default.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/tmp/**0**/3491e0a7-25f8-46e1-b697-ccb4fc4088a2/**8**/
```

```bash
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img commit hda.qcow2
```

--------------------------------

### Create Juniper vQFX Image Directories

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-juniper-vqfx

Use these commands to create the necessary directories for the PFE and RE images within the EVE-NG QEMU add-ons path.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vqfxpfe-10K-F-17.4R1.16

mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vqfxre-10K-F-17.4R1.16
```

--------------------------------

### C9800-CL Serial Console Boot Messages

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/cisco-wireless-c9800-cl

These messages indicate the successful boot process from the CD-ROM and the start of the installation to the virtual hard disk. Pay attention to the 'Installing GRUB' and 'Copying image' steps.

```text
*Aug 22 18:19:33.393: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_SRC: (rp/0): CD-ROM Boot
*Aug 22 18:19:33.417: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Using Serial console
*Aug 22 18:19:33.437: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Installing GRUB to /dev/bootflash
*Aug 22 18:19:34.130: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Copying image to /boot
*Aug 22 18:19:37.777: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Copying image to /bootflash
*Aug 22 18:19:42.965: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Creating grub configuration
*Aug 22 18:19:45.443: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Ejecting CD-ROM tray
*Aug 22 18:19:45.459: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): CD-ROM Installation finished
*Aug 22 18:19:45.466: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Rebooting from HD

```

--------------------------------

### Modify SNMP Monitoring in CUCM Installation Script

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/cisco-cucm

Edits the ihardware.sh script to ensure the hasHwSnmpMonitoring function returns 1, bypassing SNMP checks during the initial setup.

```bash
nano /tmp/cucm/Cisco/base_scripts/ihardware.sh

function hasHwSnmpMonitoring()  
{
return 1
}
```

--------------------------------

### Create EVE-NG QEMU Addon Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-citrix-netscaler

Prepare the directory structure within EVE-NG where the Netscaler QEMU image will be stored.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/nsvpx-12.0.53.13
```

--------------------------------

### Prepare DCNM Image and Disk

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-dcnm-data-center-network-manager

Navigate to the image directory, rename the ISO to 'cdrom.iso', and create a 100GB qcow2 virtual disk for DCNM.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/dcnm-va.11.1.1
mv dcnm-va.11.1.1.iso cdrom.iso
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 virtioa.qcow2 100G
```

--------------------------------

### Commit StealthWatch Disk Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/cisco-stealthwatch

After starting the StealthWatch node and stopping it before the setup prompt, use this command to commit the 'hda.qcow2' disk image from the temporary lab folder to the default image location.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/tmp/0/72b1903b-4885-4a1c-b9e2-aed46032583a/1/
qemu-img commit hda.qcow2

```

--------------------------------

### Remove cdrom.iso after Forcepoint SMC Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/forcepoint-fw

After installing the Forcepoint SMC, remove the installation media (cdrom.iso) from the image folder.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fpsmc-6.9.0-11011/
rm cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Create Palo Alto Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-palo-alto

Create the directory structure for the Palo Alto image based on the EVE-NG addon naming convention. This example uses version 8.0.1.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/paloalto-8.0.1/
```

--------------------------------

### Exit QEMU Monitor

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/catalyst-8000v

After the installation is complete and the device reboots, use the key combination Ctrl+A then C to access the QEMU monitor and type 'quit' to exit.

```text
(qemu) quit

```

--------------------------------

### Remove cdrom.iso after Forcepoint FW Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/forcepoint-fw

After installing the Forcepoint Firewall, remove the installation media (cdrom.iso) from the image folder.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fpfw-6.9.0.25043/
rm cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Prepare and Unzip Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-aruba-clearpass

Create a temporary directory, upload the ClearPass image, and unzip it.

```bash
mkdir abc
cd abc
unzip CPPM-VM-x86_64-6.8.0.109592-KVM-RAW-Cx000V.zip
cd CPPM-VM-x86_64-6.8.0.109592-KVM-RAW-Cx000V
```

--------------------------------

### CSR Installation Progress Log

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-csrv1000-16-x-denali-everest-fuji

Monitor the installation progress. This output shows the system messages during the CSR installation and configuration on the EVE-NG.

```text
*Aug 22 17:57:59.574: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_SRC: (rp/0): CD-ROM Boot
*Aug 22 17:57:59.598: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Using Serial console
*Aug 22 17:57:59.621: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Installing GRUB2 to /dev/bootflash
*Aug 22 17:58:00.676: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Copying image to /boot
*Aug 22 17:58:02.747: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Copying image to /bootflash
*Aug 22 17:58:04.628: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Creating grub configuration
*Aug 22 17:58:04.847: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Ejecting CD-ROM tray
*Aug 22 17:58:04.863: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): CD-ROM Installation finished
*Aug 22 17:58:04.871: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Rebooting from HD
*Aug 22 17:58:06.104: %IOSXEBOOT-4-FACTORY_RESET: (local/local): This was not selected via cli. Rebooting like normal
```

--------------------------------

### Remove Installation CD ISO

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-ise

Remove the installation CD ISO file from the image directory after the installation is complete. This frees up space and prevents accidental re-installation.

```bash
rm -f /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/ise-2.7.0.356/cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Create Target Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-esa-email-security-appliance

Create the directory where the EVE-NG QEMU images will be stored.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/phoebe-10-0-1-087-C000V
```

--------------------------------

### Create VyOS Disk Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-vyos

Create a virtual hard disk image for VyOS using qemu-img. This command allocates 10GB of space for the 'virtioa.qcow2' disk, which will host the installed VyOS system.

```bash
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 virtioa.qcow2 10G
```

--------------------------------

### Commit Installed Image to Default

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-vwlc-virtual-wireless-lan-controller

After installing and running the vWLC, commit the installed disk image to be the default for future use. Replace the UUID with your lab's specific UUID.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/tmp/0/466028c6-3052-4895-a495-683201e576f7/1/
qemu-img commit megasasa.qcow2
```

--------------------------------

### Remove Installation CDROM Media

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/forescout-counteract-fw

After installation, remove the 'cdrom.iso' file from the image folder.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/forescout-counter-7.0.0/
rm cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Update and Upgrade EVE-NG

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-alcatel-7750-sr

Ensure your EVE-NG installation is up-to-date before proceeding with image installation.

```bash
apt-get update
apt-get upgrade

```

--------------------------------

### Remove Installation Media

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/opnsense-firewall

Removes the 'cdrom.iso' file after the OPNsense installation is complete and the node has been stopped.

```bash
root@eve-ng:~# cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/opnsense-21.1
root@eve-ng:/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/opnsense-21.1# ls
cdrom.iso virtioa.qcow2
root@eve-ng:/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/opnsense-21.1# rm cdrom.iso 
root@eve-ng:/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/opnsense-21.1#
```

--------------------------------

### Power Off Node

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-vyos

After the VyOS installation is complete, shut down the node. This is a necessary step before committing the installed image.

```bash
poweroff
```

--------------------------------

### Remove Unused Image File

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-pfsense-fw-2-4

Delete the original installation image file after the pfSense installation is complete.

```bash
rm install.img
```

--------------------------------

### Create Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/radware-alteon-va

Creates the necessary directory for the Alteon VA image on the EVE-NG CLI.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/alteon-va-30.5.0.0
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/alteon-va-30.5.0.0
```

--------------------------------

### Create and Navigate to Temporary Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-aruba-cx-switch

Creates a temporary directory named 'abc' in the EVE-NG root and navigates into it. This is the first step in preparing the switch image.

```bash
mkdir abc
cd abc
```

--------------------------------

### Install Certbot

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-enable-ssl-eve-community-with-lets-encrypt

Installs the Certbot package, a tool used to automatically fetch and renew Let's Encrypt certificates.

```bash
apt update
apt install certbot
```

--------------------------------

### Create HDD for StealthWatch Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/cisco-stealthwatch

This command creates a 200GB qcow2 virtual hard disk image for the StealthWatch installation.

```bash
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 hda.qcow2 200G

```

--------------------------------

### Prepare Sophos UTM Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-sophos-fw

Navigate to the Sophos UTM image directory, create a virtual hard disk, and rename the uploaded ISO to cdrom.iso.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/sophosutm-UTM-9.600-5.1
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 virtioa.qcow2 80G
mv asg-9.600-5.1.iso cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Create Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-aruba-cx-switch

Creates the necessary directory structure within EVE-NG's addon directory to store the prepared switch image.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/arubacx-10.04
```

--------------------------------

### Show Boot Options Configuration

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/nokia-vsr-single-node

Displays the current boot options (BOF) configuration. This includes image paths, configuration files, and network settings for booting.

```bash
A:vSIM# show bof 
===============================================================================
BOF (Memory)
===============================================================================
primary-image cf3:\timos\
primary-config cf3:\config.cfg
license-file cf3:\lic
address 10.1.1.1/24 active
autonegotiate
duplex full
speed 100
wait 3
persist off
no li-local-save
no li-separate
no fips-140-2
console-speed 115200
===============================================================================
A:vSIM#
```

--------------------------------

### Create HDD for CSR Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/cisco-wireless-c9800-cl

This command creates a virtual hard disk image for the C9800-CL installation. Ensure the path and filename are correct.

```bash
root@eve-ng:/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/c9800cl-17.04.01# /opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2  virtioa.qcow2 16G
root@eve-ng:/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/c9800cl-17.04.01# ls -l
total 878884
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 899770368 Apr 2 02:08 C9800-CL-universalk9.17.04.01.iso
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 197120 Apr 2 11:22 virtioa.qcow2
root@eve-ng:/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/c9800cl-17.04.01# 
```

--------------------------------

### Remove XRv 9000 ISO Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-xrv-9000

Delete the ISO installation file from the directory after the XRv 9000 has been successfully installed to free up space.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/xrv9k-fullk9-6.3.3/
 rm -f xrv9k-fullk9-x-6.3.3.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Create Target Image Folder

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-wsa-web-security-appliance

Prepare the destination directory for the Cisco WSA image within the EVE-NG addon structure.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/coeus-9-1-2-010-S000V
```

--------------------------------

### Navigate to Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/zabbix-monitoring

Changes the current directory to the newly created Zabbix appliance folder.

```bash
root@eve-ng-master:~# cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/zabbix-6.2.6/
```

--------------------------------

### Remove Installation CDROM

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-create-own-windows-host-on-the-eve

Removes the 'cdrom.iso' file from the Windows image directory after the installation is complete and committed. This frees up space and prevents accidental re-installation.

```bash
root@eve:~#/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/win-10x64-PRO/ rm -f cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Create FortiAnalyzer Image Folder

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-fortinet-images

Create the directory for a FortiAnalyzer image in EVE-NG.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fortinet-FAZ-v6-build1183/
```

--------------------------------

### Commit Installed Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/opnsense-firewall

Commits the installed OPNsense virtual disk image from the temporary lab location to the default image directory for future use.

```bash
root@eve-ng:/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/opnsense-21.1# cd /opt/unetlab/tmp/0/516ba4d5-b43e-4dd1-a1c2-6ea1358ddddb/1
root@eve-ng:/opt/unetlab/tmp/10/516ba4d5-b43e-4dd1-a1c2-6ea1358ddddb/1# qemu-img commit virtioa.qcow2
Image committed.
```

--------------------------------

### Create pfSense Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-pfsense-fw-2-4

Create a directory on the EVE-NG server to store the pfSense node files.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/pfsense-CE-2.4.4/
```

--------------------------------

### Create New HDD for CSR Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-csrv1000-16-x-denali-everest-fuji

Create a new virtual hard disk image in qcow2 format with a specified size for the CSR installation.

```bash
/opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img create -f qcow2 virtioa.qcow2 8G
```

--------------------------------

### Create Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/huawei-usg6000v

Creates the necessary directory structure on the EVE-NG server to store the Huawei USG6000v image.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/huaweiusg6kv-5.1.6
```

--------------------------------

### Catalyst 8000v Installation Progress Logs

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/catalyst-8000v

Monitor these log messages to track the progress of the Catalyst 8000v installation, including image copying and GRUB configuration.

```text
*Aug 22 18:34:34.384: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_SRC: (rp/0): CD-ROM Boot
*Aug 22 18:34:34.416: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Using Serial console
*Aug 22 18:34:34.440: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Installing GRUB2 to /dev/bootflash
*Aug 22 18:34:35.255: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Copying image to /boot
*Aug 22 18:34:38.400: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Copying image to /bootflash
*Aug 22 18:34:41.325: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Creating grub configuration
*Aug 22 18:34:44.013: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Ejecting CD-ROM tray
*Aug 22 18:34:44.029: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): CD-ROM Installation finished
*Aug 22 18:34:44.040: %IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_CDROM: (rp/0): Rebooting from HD

```

--------------------------------

### Move QCOW2 Image and Create Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-xrv

Create the necessary directory for the QCOW2 image and move the converted file into it.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/xrv-k9-5.1.1
mv hda.qcow2 /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/xrv-k9-5.1.1
```

--------------------------------

### Rename ISO Image for Installation

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/juniper-sdwan-128t

After uploading the Juniper SDWAN ISO image to the created directory, rename it to 'cdrom.iso'. This standardized name is used by the EVE-NG QEMU environment during the installation process.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/128T-518/
mv 128T-5.1.8-1.el7.OTP.v2.x86_64.iso cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Commit Installed VyOS Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-vyos

Commit the installed VyOS image to make it the default for future use. This involves navigating to the temporary lab directory and using 'qemu-img commit' to finalize the disk image.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/tmp/0/3491e0a7-25f8-46e1-b697-ccb4fc4088a2/1/
qemu-img commit virtioa.qcow2
```

--------------------------------

### Create Windows Server Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-create-own-windows-server-on-the-eve

Create a directory for the Windows Server image following EVE-NG naming conventions.

```bash
root@eve:~# mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/winserver-2012R2/
```

--------------------------------

### Start Apache Service

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-enable-ssl-eve-pro-with-lets-encrypt

Restarts the Apache web server after the SSL configuration has been updated.

```bash
systemctl start apache2
```

--------------------------------

### Navigate to Cumulus VX Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cumulus-vx

Changes the current directory to the Cumulus VX installation folder.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/cumulus-vx-3.7.3
```

--------------------------------

### Create FortiManager Image Folder

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-fortinet-images

Create the directory for a FortiManager image in EVE-NG.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fortinet-FMG-v6-build1183/
```

--------------------------------

### Rename ISO Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/opnsense-firewall

Renames the downloaded OPNsense ISO image to 'cdrom.iso' for use in the installation process.

```bash
root@eve-ng:~# cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/opnsense-21.1/
root@eve-ng:/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/opnsense-21.1# mv OPNsense-21.1-OpenSSL-dvd-amd64.iso cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Remove CD-ROM ISO

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-create-own-windows-server-on-the-eve

Remove the temporary 'cdrom.iso' file after the Windows Server installation is complete and committed.

```bash
root@eve:~#/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/winserver-2012R2/ rm -f cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Mount and Create License File

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/nokia-vsr-single-node

Mount the VSR image's file system and create an empty file named '/lic' to store the license.

```bash
><fs> mount /dev/sda1 /
><fs> touch /lic
```

--------------------------------

### Create pfSense Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-pfsense-fw-2-3

Create a directory for the pfSense node in the EVE-NG filesystem. This is a prerequisite for uploading the image.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/pfsense-CE-2.3.5/
```

--------------------------------

### Create OPNsense Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/opnsense-firewall

Creates the necessary directory structure for the OPNsense image within the EVE-NG environment.

```bash
root@eve-ng:~# mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/opnsense-21.1
```

--------------------------------

### Clean Up and Fix Permissions

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-aruba-clearpass

Remove temporary files and ensure correct file permissions for the ClearPass installation.

```bash
cd ..
rm -rf abc
/opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions
```

--------------------------------

### Remove Installation CD ISO

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/cisco-stealthwatch

After preparing the StealthWatch image, remove the 'cdrom.iso' file from the image directory.

```bash
rm -f /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/stealth-SMC-7.1.1/cdrom.iso

```

--------------------------------

### Load License in VSR CPM using Guestfish

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/nokia-vsr-multi-line-cards

Use guestfish to mount the VSR CPM image, create a license file, edit it with the license key, and save the changes. Ensure you follow the insert, paste, escape, and save commands precisely.

```bash
root@eve-ng-master:~# cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/timoscpm-ng-22.2.R2-L1
guestfish -a hda.qcow2
><fs> run
100% ⟦▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒â---Output Ommitted---
><fs> mount /dev/sda1 /
><fs> touch /lic
><fs> vi /lic
###Hit letter **i** for insert###
###Copy/Paste your Lic Key###
4a2aa800-282d-45dc-a0b3-ce0c05ab9df0 ---Output Ommitted---, the first part of the Lic key is your node UIDD and will be used in template as UUID
"/tmp/libguestfsFUq9tM" 1L, 947C written
###Hit ESC key###
###Save your file and quit###
:wq!
><fs>
###Exit from guestfish##
><fs> exit
root@eve-ng-master:#/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/timos-ng-22.2.R2-L1


```

--------------------------------

### Create vJunos Router Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/vjunos-router

Creates the necessary directory on the EVE-NG server to store the vJunos router image. Ensure the path matches the EVE-NG format.

```bash
root@eve-ng:~# mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vjunosrouter-23.1R1.15
```

--------------------------------

### Verify Image Upload

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/radware-alteon-va

Confirms that the Alteon VA OVA image has been successfully uploaded to the created directory.

```bash
root@eve-ng:/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/alteon-va-30.5.0.0# ls
AlteonOS-30-5-0-0.ova
```

--------------------------------

### Navigate to Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-f5-bigip

Change the current directory to the newly created F5 BIG-IP image folder.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/bigip-14.0.0.3-004
```

--------------------------------

### Remove CUCM CD-ROM ISO

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/cisco-cucm

Remove the cdrom.iso file from the CUCM image directory after installation. This is a cleanup step.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/cucm-12.5.1.11900-146/
rm -f cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Horizontal Rule Examples

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-syntax-lab-task

Shows different ways to create horizontal rules using hyphens, asterisks, or underscores.

```markdown
Three or more...

---

Hyphens

***

Asterisks

___

Underscores
```

--------------------------------

### Exit QEMU Monitor

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-csrv1000-16-x-denali-everest-fuji

After the CSR installation is complete, exit the QEMU monitor by pressing Ctrl+A, then C, and typing 'quit'.

```text
(qemu) quit
```

--------------------------------

### Mount and Edit GRUB Configuration

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/2822-2

Mount the disk image using guestfish and edit the grub.cfg file to enable telnet console by removing 'VMCONSOLE'.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/isrv-17.03.02
guestfish -a virtioa.qcow2
run
mount /dev/sda5 /
vi /grub2/grub.cfg
:wq
quit
```

--------------------------------

### Select CSR Serial Console

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-csrv1000-16-x-denali-everest-fuji

During the CSR installation boot process, select the 'CSR1000v Serial Console' option when prompted.

```text
Press any key to continue.
Press any key to continue.
Press any key to continue.

    GNU GRUB  version 0.97  (639K lower / 3144696K upper memory)

 +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
 | CSR1000v Virtual (VGA) Console - 2020-10-31_13.56                       |
 |*CSR1000v Serial Console - 2020-10-31_13.56                              |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
UP and DOWN arrow keys to select which entry is 
highlighted. 
Press <Enter> to boot the selected OS or `c' for a command-line.
```

--------------------------------

### Unmount Original CUCM ISO

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/cisco-cucm

Unmounts the original CUCM installation ISO from the /mnt/iso directory after its contents have been copied and modified.

```bash
umount /mnt/iso
```

--------------------------------

### Create Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/watchguard-fireboxv

Creates a directory to store the Watchguard FireboxV image on the EVE-NG server.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/watchguard-12.6.4
```

--------------------------------

### Navigate to Node Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-save-your-settings-to-be-as-default-on-qemu-node

Change directory to the specific location of your QEMU node's image files. Ensure you use the correct Lab UUID, POD ID, and Node ID.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/tmp/**0**/3491e0a7-25f8-46e1-b697-ccb4fc4088a2/**8**/
```

--------------------------------

### Create Juniper SDWAN 128T Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/juniper-sdwan-128t

Create a directory on the EVE-NG server to store the Juniper SDWAN 128T image. This is the first step in preparing the EVE-NG environment for the new appliance.

```bash
mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/128T-518
```

--------------------------------

### Extract OVA Image

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-vm-ware-esxi

Extract the contents of the downloaded OVA image. This step is necessary to access the internal ISO install CD.

```bash
tar xvf Nested_ESXi6.5d_Appliance_Template_v1.0.ova
```

--------------------------------

### Navigate to XRv 9000 ISO Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-cisco-xrv-9000

Change the current directory to the location where the XRv 9000 ISO image will be placed for installation.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/xrv9k-fullk9-6.3.3/
```

--------------------------------

### Navigate to FortiGate Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-add-fortinet-images

Change to the newly created directory to manage the FortiGate image files.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fortinet-FGT-v6-build1010/
```

--------------------------------

### Rename ISO to cdrom.iso for Forcepoint SMC

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/forcepoint-fw

Navigate to the image directory and rename the downloaded ISO to cdrom.iso for Forcepoint SMC installation.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fpsmc-6.9.0-11011/
mv smca-6.9.0-11011.x86_64.iso cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Rename ISO to cdrom.iso for Forcepoint FW

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/forcepoint-fw

Navigate to the image directory and rename the downloaded ISO to cdrom.iso for Forcepoint Firewall installation.

```bash
cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fpfw-6.9.0.25043/

```

```bash
mv sg_engine_6.9.0.25043_x86-64-small.iso cdrom.iso
```

--------------------------------

### Create Windows Image Directory

Source: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/documentation/howtos/howto-create-own-windows-host-on-the-eve

Creates the necessary directory structure for the Windows image within the EVE-NG addons path. Ensure the directory name does not contain spaces.

```bash
root@eve:~# mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/win-10x64-PRO/
```