“EVE-NG is a game changer for networking professionals. The ability to run multiple Cisco IOS images alongside other vendors’ operating systems in one platform is unparalleled.”
— Network Engineer

EVE-NG Installation Guide on VMware

Installing and Configuring EVE-NG on VMware

1. Prerequisites
2. Download EVE-NG
3. Install VMware Workstation/Player
4. Create a Virtual Machine
5. Configure the Virtual Machine
6. Start EVE-NG
7. Access EVE-NG Web Interface
8. Basic Configuration

1. Prerequisites

VMware Workstation or VMware Player installed on your computer.
Minimum 8 GB of RAM (16 GB or more recommended).
At least 50 GB of free disk space.
Internet connection for downloading EVE-NG and other necessary files.

2. Download EVE-NG

Visit the official EVE-NG website and download the Community Edition (OVA file):

EVE-NG Official Site

3. Install VMware Workstation/Player

Download and install the latest version of VMware Workstation or Player from the official VMware site.

VMware Workstation Player

4. Create a Virtual Machine

1. Open VMware Workstation/Player.
2. Click on "File" > "Open" and select the downloaded OVA file.
3. Follow the prompts to import the virtual machine.

5. Configure the Virtual Machine

1. Right-click on the imported VM and select "Settings".
2. Allocate resources:
   - 2 CPUs (or more)
   - Minimum 8 GB RAM
   - Network Adapter: Set to “Bridged” or “NAT”
3. Ensure the "Connect at power on" option is enabled for the network adapter.
4. Click "OK" to save the settings.

6. Start EVE-NG

1. Power on the EVE-NG virtual machine.
2. Wait for the system to boot up. This may take a few minutes.

7. Access EVE-NG Web Interface

1. Open a web browser.
2. Enter the IP address provided in the VM console (e.g., http://192.168.x.x).
3. Use the default credentials:
   - Username: admin
   - Password: eve

8. Basic Configuration

1. After logging in, it’s recommended to change the default password:
   - Click on your username (top-right corner) > Edit Profile > Change Password.
2. Configure additional settings as required based on your network topology.
3. Upload and configure images as needed for different networking devices.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured EVE-NG on VMware! You can now begin creating virtual network topologies for simulation and experimentation.

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