The official policy explicitly states that EVE-NG does not provide copyrighted vendor images . Sourcing them via public torrents or unverified mega-drives often injects malicious code into your local environment. Use these official avenues instead: 1. Cisco Modeling Labs (CML)

Please note that you'll need to modify the script to include your EVE-NG API token, username, and password. Additionally, be aware of any usage limits and terms of service when using the EVE-NG API.

: Some network operating systems are free to download and use legally, such as Arista vEOS , and various Linux distributions like Direct Download & Collection Services

To conserve resources, build core architectures using lightweight IOL or IOSv nodes. Save heavy firewall images exclusively for localized choke points and policy enforcement areas within your virtual topology. To help you get started with a specific setup, tell me:

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: This is the most common format used for modern operating systems and heavy enterprise appliances. Firewalls like Fortinet and Palo Alto, as well as complex platforms like Cisco Firepower (FMC/FTD) or ArubaOS, use QEMU.