The ls command will show you all the image files, including junos-vmx-x86-64-17.1R1.8.qcow2 and vFPC-20170216.img .

Verifying the downloaded file ensures it was not corrupted during transit. It also confirms the file was not altered by a malicious actor. Juniper provides MD5 and SHA-256 checksums alongside every official download. Verification in Linux/macOS

Once you've accessed the vMX software page, filter by version to locate 17.1R1.8 . You will typically find the file named vmx-bundle-17.1R1.8.tgz . Download this file to a secure location on your management server or virtualization host.

The Juniper Networks vMX allows network engineers to run the same operating system (Junos) found in physical MX-series routers within a virtualized environment (KVM, ESXi, etc.). The release was a significant, stable release during its time, offering robust performance for virtual environments.

If you are a student or network engineer without a support contract, you can use the to gain access to legitimately licensed and verified images. Step 2: Verify the Downloaded File