Running a split-architecture virtual router requires significant compute resources compared to basic enterprise VMs. To deploy vMX 17.1R1.8 smoothly, ensure your host environment meets these minimum specifications: Resource Component Minimum Requirement (Lab/Evaluation) Recommended (Production / Performance) KVM (Ubuntu 14.04/16.04) or VMware ESXi Dedicated KVM Host on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS CPU Cores 4 vCPUs (1 for VCP, 3 for VFP) 9+ vCPUs (1 for VCP, 8 for VFP with DPDK) RAM 5 GB (2 GB for VCP, 3 GB for VFP) 16 GB+ (4 GB for VCP, 12 GB+ for VFP) Storage 40 GB SSD space 100 GB+ NVMe SSD space NICs Standard VirtIO drivers SR-IOV or Intel DPDK compatible NICs How to Extract and Deploy the vMX Bundle
Choose 17.1 from the version dropdown, and locate the specific maintenance release: 17.1R1.8 .
Uncompress the archive to view the deployment scripts and images: tar -zxvf vmx-bundle-17.1R1.8.tgz cd vmx-bundle-17.1R1.8/ Use code with caution. Step 2: Configure the Environment download juniper vmx-bundle 17.1r1.8.tgz
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Once extracted, you will find a new directory containing several key components: Step 2: Configure the Environment file, you must
The is a critical software package for network engineers looking to deploy a high-performance, virtualized carrier-grade router in a lab or production environment.
Before starting, ensure your hypervisor environment meets the following requirements: validate its integrity:
After obtaining the file, validate its integrity: