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: While natively designed for KVM, enthusiasts often convert this image to a .vmdk to run on VMware Fusion or Workstation by setting the Guest OS to FreeBSD .
: Download the image from the Juniper Support Portal (requires a valid support contract, as this version is now End-of-Life). Importing :
Given that the vMX image can be over 700 MB in size, downloading it efficiently is a common concern among network engineers, especially in regions where the official Juniper download servers may be slow. This is where domestic mirrors become essential.
– The vMX requires at least 4 paravirtualized (VMXNET3) network adapters to function correctly. Go to VM › Settings › Add and add three additional network adapters in addition to the default one.
Here are the key features of this specific image and version:
Type exit and reboot the VM instance. Once the system boots completely (allow 2-3 minutes for microcode initialization), the virtual slots will load, activating the ge-0/0/x interfaces. Software Support Status
: Short for "Junos Install," the package used to install the Junos operating system.