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EVE-NG Training Course to Build Virtual Labs
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EVE-NG Training Course to Build Virtual Labs

Learn EVE-NG & Network Attacks with Step by Step Lab Workbook
Created byAhmad Ali
Last updated 4/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • In this course, Students will learn How to make Virtual Labs using EVE-NG
  • Help Students to construct and design virtual labs for self-learning
  • Validate the networks concepts and design solutions
  • Installing EVE-NG, Downloading the Required vendor Images
  • How to create and setup EVE-NG labs
  • Practice CCNA and CCNP Exam with EVE-NG

Course content

3 sections54 lectures10h 46m total length
  • EVE-NG Require Software & Images Download Links.9:51

    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.4:37

    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 and Import EVE-NG in VMware Workstation.19:01

    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.

  • Install EVE-NG ISO on VMware Workstation7:43

    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 EVE-NG ISO in VMware Workstation13:58

    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.

  • EVE-NG Management Web Interface Walk-Through.11:41
  • EVE-NG Web Topology Page & Side Bar Walk-Through.19:06

    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.

  • EVE-NG Web Topology Connection Menu Walk-Through.10:52

    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 and Configure EVE-NG Client Pack Windows.4:28

    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.

  • EVE-NG Qemu Devices Images Folder and File Naming.13:57

    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.

  • EVE-NG Login Management Consoles Native and HTML5.5:20

    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.

  • EVE-NG Networks Clouds (Bridge, Management & Cloud1).11:48

    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 Routers Image in EVE-NG VM.7:52

    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 Cisco IOL IOU Switches Image in EVE-NG VM.6:41

    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 FW Images in EVE-NG VM.7:12

    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.

  • Upload Firepower Threat Defense FTD in EVE-NG VM.6:57

    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 Firepower Management Center FMC in EVE-NG VM.3:21

    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 Next Generation IPS NGIPS Image in EVE-NG VM.4:10

    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.

  • Upload Cisco Identity Services Engine Image in EVE-NG.12:46

    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 Routers & Switches Images in EVE-NG.5:10

    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 All SD-WAN Nodes Images in EVE-NG VM.14:46

    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 Cisco CSR SD-WAN Nodes Image in EVE-NG VM.4:54

    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 nodes Images in EVE-NG VM.6:55

    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 BIG-IP F5 Network LTM Node Image in EVE-NG VM.10:35

    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 Palo Alto Network Firewall Image in EVE-NG VM.12:45

    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 Fortinet FortiGate Firewall Image in EVE-NG VM.11:29

    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.

  • Upload Fortinet FortiManager Image in EVE-NG VM.11:14

    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 Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Image in EVE-NG VM.9:50

    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 Fortinet FortiWeb node Image in EVE-NG VM.5:26

    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 Fortinet FortiProxy node Image in EVE-NG VM.5:09

    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 Check Point Firewall node Image in EVE-NG VM.21:53

    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.

  • Upload Other Linux and Kali Linux Image in EVE-NG VM.7:58

    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 Client Node Images in EVE-NG VM.7:08

    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 Node Images in EVE-NG VM.6:09

    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 Cisco Wireless LAN Controller image in EVE-NG VM.4:02

    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 (Aruba etc) Images in EVE-NG VM.7:42

    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 Cisco WSA Version 10 Node Image in EVE-NG VM.7:49

    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 Cisco ESA Version 10 Node Image in EVE-NG VM.8:57

    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.

  • Difference between EVE-NG Community and Professional.11:08
  • EVE-NG Troubleshooting and Important CLI Commands.18:40

    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.

  • How to create Web Server in EVE NG Community Edition22:27

    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.

Requirements

  • Basics of Networking and Windows
  • Basics Knowledge of Windows software installation

Description

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.

Who this course is for:

  • Cisco Administrators
  • CCNA, CCNP and CCI Students
  • CCNP and CCIE Administrators
  • Network and Security Engineer
  • Any Network and Security Admin
  • Any Network and Security Engineer