
Download and install eve ng community edition, client pack, obtain router and switches images, and upload them using scp or winscp to set up lab in vmware workstation pro.
Install and configure VMware Workstation Pro, register with a license key or opt for a 30-day trial, and set up alongside EVE-NG to build virtual labs.
Install eve-ng on vmware workstation using the community edition ovf, adjust ram and cpu, add a second hard drive, configure net and host-only adapters, and log in to admin/eve.
Demonstrates downloading the latest eve-ng community edition ISO and installing it on vmware workstation pro, configuring a linux ubuntu virtual machine, and accessing the web interface via browser.
Install the eve ng iso in VMware Workstation using the community edition, then configure hardware and networking and log in with the root eve ng credentials.
Explore the EVE-NG web topology interface, learning to use the sidebar to add objects, nodes, networks, pictures, custom shapes, and text, with right-click options, startup configuration, and auto align.
Learn to build EVE-NG topologies by connecting devices via interfaces or bridges, edit nodes, manage device power and configurations, and handle multiple devices and layout with status icons.
Install the EVE-NG client pack for Windows to run nodes, which includes PuTTY, UltraVNC, and Wireshark, and follow the download, install, and verification steps.
Master the strict EVE-NG Qemu image naming rules, including folder and inside file names, lowercase folder conventions, and hdr qcow2 naming to guarantee bootable images.
Compare native and HTML5 consoles in eve-ng, noting native requires a local client pack and open ports, while HTML5 runs in the browser without installation.
Bridge networks act as unmanaged switches to connect many devices, while EVE-NG management cloud zero and cloud one organize net and host-only interfaces for browser access and DHCP IPs.
Upload Cisco Dynamips iOS router images to eve ng via winscp, logging into 192.168.114.163, then place images in dynamips paths and apply eve ng fix permission command for lab use.
Upload and configure Cisco iol/iou linux-based switches in eve-ng by unzipping images, copying them to opt/unetlab/add-ons/iol/bin, and preserving the license file. Choose l2 and l3 images for switches or routers, rename as switch, set the icon, start the device, and verify with show vlan brief.
Upload Cisco ASA and ASAv images into an EVE-NG VM using WinSCP, placing normal and virtual images in correct folders with proper file names, then apply fix permissions and start.
Learn how to upload Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) images in EVE-NG by creating correctly named folders and files, setting full permissions, and adding Firepower images to topology.
Upload Cisco FMC in an EVE-NG VM by creating a Firepower six FMC folder, renaming the file, applying permissions, adding the FMC object, and starting the lab after RAM/CPU adjustments.
Upload and configure a Next Generation IPS NGIPS image in EVE-NG, including unzipping, renaming to SATA, applying the fix permission command, and verifying login credentials.
Learn to upload Cisco ISE images in EVE-NG, including ISE 2.7 and ISE 3, allocate at least 80 GB storage and 16 GB RAM, and perform the setup via SSH.
Upload Cisco vios router and switch images into eve-ng with WinSCP, place them in qemu and chemu folders, apply fix permissions, and load vios and vios-l2 images into your lab.
Upload Cisco sd-wan images to an eve-ng vm with winscp, unzip four images, and ensure correct folder and file naming for vbond, vedge, vmanage, and vsmart.
Upload the Cisco CSR SD-WAN image to the eve-ng vm with WinSCP, rename the image to the required file name, and apply permissions for the CSR 1000V node.
Upload Cisco Nexus 7K and 9K images to the EVE-NG VM using SFTP, unzip packages, follow folder-name conventions, configure permissions, and boot the images for lab use.
Upload the BIG-IP LTM qcow image to eve-ng via sftp, rename to the required folder and file names, set permissions, then start the LTM node with admin/root credentials.
Upload a Palo Alto firewall image to an EVE-NG VM using strict folder and file naming, set proper permissions, and connect to management cloud with admin/admin.
Upload a FortiGate firewall image to an EVE-NG VM using WinSCP or FTP with SFTP. Set root permissions, follow Fortinet folder naming rules, and boot to access the admin interface.
Learn to upload and configure a Fortinet FortiManager image in an EVE-NG VM using WinSCP and PuTTY, including folder setup, file renaming, and network configuration.
Upload the Fortinet FortiAnalyzer KVM image to an EVE-NG VM, unzip and attach drives, then set the FortiAnalyzer IP and login credentials to access the device graphically.
Upload and deploy the fortiweb 40 web image in eve-ng, including download, unzip, fix permissions, rename boot, and access the admin interface via port 1.
Upload the Fortinet FortiProxy image in eve-ng by downloading, extracting, renaming, and setting permissions, then connect, log in as admin, obtain the DHCP IP, and configure proxy settings.
Upload a Check Point firewall image to an EVE-NG VM and configure Gaia. Use WinSCP and Putty to transfer the ISO and create a 2 GB qcow2 drive.
Learn to upload any Linux image into the EVE-NG VM, using ready-made Kali, CentOS, Tinycore, or Ubuntu images; follow naming conventions and username/password examples.
Upload Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 images to EVE-NG by dragging, apply permissions, and access via VNC or RDP with user and password test one, two, three.
Upload Windows server images 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019 to the EVE-NG VM’s images folder using lowercase folder and file names, then add new nodes and log in as administrator.
Upload a Cisco wireless LAN controller image to an EVE-NG VM using WinSCP, unzip, apply permissions, and load the WLC in the lab.
Upload any vendor image into the EVE-NG VM by following the folder name and inside file name conventions, unzip if needed, set permissions, and start the image.
Upload the Cisco WSA version 10 image into an EVE-NG VM using WinSCP, follow naming rules, apply permissions, then log in as admin with ironport to use the appliance.
Upload and configure Cisco email security appliance ESR version 10 in an EVE-NG VM by preparing the folder and file names, applying permissions, and logging in with admin and ironport.
Learn essential eve-ng troubleshooting with key cli commands, version checks, ssh access, storage management, upgrade procedures, and handling no bootable device and Wireshark issues in virtual labs.
Learn to build a web server in Eve NG community edition by downloading a Linux image, converting it to an Eve IMG, configuring networks, and creating multiple servers.
Demonstrates a UDP flooding denial-of-service attack using hping in a Kali Linux lab, overwhelming a router or web server by sending large spoofed UDP packets.
Explore SYN flooding lab in EVE-NG to learn how spoofed SYN packets flood a TCP-based web server, causing denial of service and Wireshark analysis.
Mac flooding attacks overflow a switch's cam table, forcing it to broadcast all frames like a hub, enabling packet capture and a potential denial of service, with practical lab setup.
Learn CDP reconnaissance attack and CDP flooding attack in an EVE-NG lab, using Kali Linux to reveal neighbor details (device ID, IP, OS, version) and demonstrate a DDoS-style CDP flood.
Build an EVE-NG lab topology to demonstrate ARP spoofing and ARP poisoning with Ettercap on Kali Linux, turning the attacker into a man-in-the-middle between R1 and R2.
Demonstrates building an EVE-NG lab topology to perform DHCP starvation and DHCP spoofing, using a DHCP server, a client, and Kali Linux for the attack.
Learn how dns spoofing and dns cache poisoning redirect clients to fake websites using Kali Linux as the attacker, Ettercap, and an Apache server in an EVE-NG lab.
Demonstrates STP attacks in an EVE-NG lab, using Kali Linux and Yersinia to send fake BPDU to claim a root port or root bridge.
Configure a Cisco ISE lab topology in eve-ng with primary and secondary ISE, Windows Server 2012, switches, and vlans, enabling dot1x authentication and AD, DHCP, DNS, FTP, HTTP, NTP, CA.
build a FortiGate firewall topology in EVE-NG, setting up the FortiGate, switches, a management and internet cloud, and client PCs, then configure networks, DHCP, static routes, and policies.
Create a Palo Alto firewall topology in EVE-NG, configure management, inside, outside, and DMZ networks, add switches and clients, and set up IP schema and DHCP.
Build a Palo Alto firewall topology in EVE-NG, configuring dhcp, lan, wan, and dmz zones with interfaces, routes, policies, and port address translation; verify connectivity and monitor traffic.
Build Multi‑Vendor Virtual Labs for Networking, Cybersecurity, Cloud & DevOps
EVE‑NG (Emulated Virtual Environment – Next Generation) is one of the most powerful clientless network emulation platforms used by network engineers, cybersecurity professionals, DevOps teams, and enterprise architects. It allows you to build complete multi‑vendor virtual labs using Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, F5, and many other technologies — all inside your own computer.
This course teaches you step‑by‑step how to install EVE‑NG, upload vendor images, build virtual topologies, and create labs for CCNA, CCNP, cybersecurity, firewalls, load balancers, and advanced enterprise designs. You will learn how to construct, validate, and test network solutions exactly like real production environments.
Whether you are preparing for certifications, validating designs, or building your own training environment, this course gives you everything you need to master EVE‑NG.
What You Will Learn
EVE‑NG Fundamentals
What EVE‑NG is and why it’s used by network/security professionals
How EVE‑NG supports Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, F5, and more
How enterprises and training centers use EVE‑NG for labs and proof‑of‑concepts
Installation & Setup
Downloading the correct EVE‑NG image
Installing EVE‑NG on your computer or virtual machine
Installing VMware Workstation Pro
Installing EVE‑NG Client Pack on Windows
Uploading Vendor Images
Adding Cisco Dynamips images
Adding Cisco IOU/IOL images
Adding QCOW2 images (Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, F5, etc.)
Understanding QEMU folders, naming conventions, and image structure
Building Virtual Labs
Creating and designing EVE‑NG labs from scratch
Connecting routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and security tools
Building CCNA & CCNP labs
Building multi‑vendor labs for cybersecurity and enterprise networking
Testing images and validating lab connectivity
Image Collections & Resources
Cisco switch images for EVE‑NG
Cisco QCOW2 image downloads
EVE‑NG image collections for multiple vendors
Ready‑made and custom lab setups
Why This Course Is Valuable
Learn how to build your own multi‑vendor lab without expensive hardware
Perfect for CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5, and cybersecurity training
Step‑by‑step demonstrations for installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
Helps you validate network designs and practice real‑world scenarios
Ideal for engineers, students, and enterprise professionals
Who Should Enroll
Network Engineers (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, F5)
Cybersecurity Analysts & Ethical Hackers
SOC/NOC Engineers
DevOps & Cloud Engineers
Students preparing for CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, NSE, PCNSE, JNCIS/JNCIP
Anyone wanting to build virtual labs for learning or testing
Prerequisites
Basic networking knowledge
Basic understanding of virtualization (VMware)
No prior EVE‑NG experience required
Start Building Your EVE‑NG Labs Today
Master the platform used by top engineers worldwide and create powerful multi‑vendor labs for networking, cybersecurity, and enterprise design.