The vMX is architected to run on x86 servers using the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) hypervisor or VMware ESXi. The "bundle" package is a comprehensive file that typically includes: The Junos OS VM.
: Access the official vMX Download Page . You will need a registered account with an active support contract to access specific older releases like 17.1R1.8. download juniper vmx-bundle 17.1r1.8.tgz
Juniper provides a Python-based orchestration script to automate the setup. sudo ./vmx.sh --install --cfg config/vmx.conf Use code with caution. Verify the Launch: sudo ./vmx.sh --bind-check --cfg config/vmx.conf Use code with caution. 5. Why Version 17.1R1.8? The vMX is architected to run on x86
Most lab environments require you to rename the extracted files (e.g., virtioa.qcow2 ) and place them in specific folders like /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/ . download juniper vmx-bundle 17.1r1.8.tgz