topic Re: Cisco IOSv download in DevNet General Discussions

Cisco IOSv download

shriyesh91011 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:48:52 GMT

Hey everyone! I've recently gained access to Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) through Cisco DevNet, and it's an impressive tool. However, since it's a shared service, my usage is limited. I'm wondering if it's possible to download vIOS images from CML via the sandbox. That way, I can continue my studies on GNS3 when CML access isn't available.

Re: Cisco IOSv download

bigevilbeard — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:08:26 GMT

@shriyesh91011 If you own a Cisco licence for the image you can use it. CML IOSv-L2 and any other CML images taken from CML are illegal to be used outside of CML. I also think CML puts some sort of registration on those images too.

Hope this helps.

Re: Cisco IOSv download

Martin L — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:03:21 GMT

no, it is not possible. as mentioned above, images outside of CML are illegal to be used in GNS3 or Eve; some images like IOL will not work outside of CML (is what I heard).

You can buy CML personal edition to use CML at home. see https://learningnetworkstore.cisco.com/cisco-modeling-labs-person

using leagal CML images after purchase in GNS3 is "grey" area! probably is still illegal; just do not share them!

Regards, ML
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Re: Cisco IOSv download

shriyesh91011 — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:51:13 GMT

Thank you, @bigevilbeard and @Martin L, for your responses! I saw a well-known networking YouTuber mention that it's legal to use images from CML in GNS3, though he was using a locally purchased version of CML, which likely permits this. However, it seems this option might not be available for the cloud version on Cisco DevNet. I was wondering if there’s any way to download it from the cloud.

Re: Cisco IOSv download

bigevilbeard — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:04:33 GMT

@shriyesh91011 i am unsure what you mean by 'cloud version' - if you have purchased CML you can use this locally or in the cloud (such as AWS) link here https://blogs.cisco.com/learning/how-to-run-cisco-modeling-labs-in-the-cloud

The only way to legally acquire Cisco images is via Cisco, with a valid support contract, its always been this way.

Hope this helps.

Re: Cisco IOSv download

shriyesh91011 — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:15:25 GMT

@bigevilbeard Cisco DevNet has launched a hosted version of CML as a shared resource for those unable to purchase CML themselves. This generous initiative from the Cisco DevNet team provides valuable access through [bit.ly/freecml](bit.ly/freecml). However, since it's a shared resource, users must reserve a slot in advance to access CML. Yes but I understand what you are trying to say About the image license, so I will get it through cisco. Thanks again

Re: Cisco IOSv download

bigevilbeard — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:28:13 GMT

@shriyesh91011 i follow you know i understand what you mean, thanks for clarification. Cisco also has dCloud for this, but again this is reservation based. Outside of this there is also containerlabs which you can access for free (or so i think) which has a good number of resources for hands on.

Re: Cisco IOSv download

shriyesh91011 — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:33:46 GMT

Is it possible to buy the images from Cisco rather then getting the CML?

Re: Cisco IOSv download

bigevilbeard — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:38:01 GMT

Far as I know you need a valid service contract, images cannot be purchased.

Re: Cisco IOSv download

shriyesh91011 — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:29:52 GMT

thanks @bigevilbeard