FIX: Cisco IOL Not Showing in EVE-NG (Step-by-Step Import Guide)
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 How to Import Cisco IO Image into EVE-NG
00:12 Welcome to Network Reggie
00:49 Open EVE-NG Documentation
01:33 Cisco IO Image Options Explained
02:05 Download Cisco CML Free Images
03:34 Extract Cisco Images from ISO
04:21 Choose the Right Images for Your Lab
05:49 EVE-NG Image Import Guide
06:37 Install FileZilla for Image Upload
07:23 Restart Your PC After Installation
08:33 Connect FileZilla to EVE-NG
09:29 Find the Cisco CML Images Folder
10:20 Fix FileZilla Connection Error
11:06 Navigate to EVE-NG Image Path
11:41 Upload Cisco IO Image to EVE-NG
12:58 Rename Image According to EVE-NG Rules
13:37 Rename the Uploaded File
14:13 Fix Permissions with SSH
15:35 Upload the Cisco License File
16:09 Verify Image in EVE-NG
16:48 Start the Router and Test It
Master Cisco IOL in EVE-NG: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Are you looking to take your networking labs to the next level? In this video, I walk you through the entire process of importing Cisco IOL (IOS on Linux) images into EVE-NG. IOL images are highly efficient, allowing you to run complex topologies with minimal CPU and RAM usage compared to traditional dynamics or VIRL images.
Whether you are studying for your CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE, mastering IOL in EVE-NG is a must-have skill for any Network Engineer.
📋 What You Will Learn:
How to identify the correct naming conventions for Cisco IOL images.
Downloading images via Cisco Modeling Labs (CML).
Using FileZilla to securely transfer files to your EVE-NG server.
Essential CLI commands to rename files and fix permissions.
Verifying your setup by launching a live Cisco node.
📁 Important Directories:
IOL Path: /opt/unetlab/addons/iol/bin
Command to Fix Permissions: /opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions
🚀 Resources Mentioned:
EVE-NG Documentation: https://www.eve-ng.net/index.php/docu...
FileZilla Download: https://filezilla-project.org/downloa...
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