Runs the Junos OS and manages routing protocols.
This architecture allows the vMX to behave as a single logical node while distributing control and forwarding functions across separate virtual instances.
Can be configured for trial/lab use or high-throughput production needs.
cd package-location/openstack/scripts
Juniper vMX images from release 17.1 onwards can be launched using pre-built Docker containers:
The host CPU must support Intel VT-x and SR-IOV or VirtIO for networking interfaces. 5. Summary Setup Checklist To deploy the bundle cleanly after extraction:
# Extract the bundle tar xvf vmx-bundle-17.1R1.8.tgz download juniper vmxbundle 171r18tgz verified
The hexadecimal key fingerprint ( CA6E E4DD... ) should match the one displayed on the official download page to confirm authenticity.
The vPFE handles the data plane functions. It runs the Trio microcode optimized for x86 architectures, performing packet processing, filtering, policing, and forwarding based on the instructions received from the vRE. It utilizes Intel DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit) or SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) to achieve high-throughput packet forwarding. Package Contents of the vMX Bundle
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Select the appropriate bundle for your virtualization platform and click the download button.
gpg --verify vmxbundle-17.1R1.8.tgz.asc vmxbundle-17.1R1.8.tgz
The primary native hypervisor for the vMX bundle is Linux KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine). Below is the high-level workflow to initialize the vMX instance using the bundled orchestration tools. Step 1: Prepare the Host System Runs the Junos OS and manages routing protocols
If you do not have a contract, Juniper often provides a 60-day free trial for evaluation purposes, which includes a limited-bandwidth license. 3. Verification and Integrity Checks