# Copy the Packet Forwarding Engine image cp vFPC-20170216.img /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/vmxvfp-17.1R1.8-domestic-VFP/virtioa.qcow2
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To document the process of obtaining, installing, and validating Juniper Networks vMX (virtual MX Series router) version 17.1R1.8, focusing on the challenges and workflows relevant to a 2021 lab setup. # Copy the Packet Forwarding Engine image cp vFPC-20170216
: After downloading, always run a MD5 or SHA256 checksum to verify the .tgz file hasn't been corrupted. 2. Why 17.1R1.8 for 2021 Labs? download juniper vmxbundle 171r18tgz work 2021
For a "working" 2021 setup, your host machine must meet these hardware and software specifications: Juniper Networks Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements | vMX
