EVE-NG
Network emulation lab (Community Edition)
| Host | Windows PC |
| Category | Security labs |
| Status | 🟡 in progress |
| Exposed? | No. Lab networks only |
Not a Docker stack (see setup notes below).
Why I run it
Networking is the area I'm least comfortable with, and the best way to learn it is to build networks and break them. EVE-NG lets me wire up virtual routers, switches and machines on one computer and practice topologies I couldn't afford to build with real hardware.
Architecture
flowchart LR
me([Browser]) --> eve[EVE-NG Community Edition<br/>VM on the Windows PC]
eve --> topo[Lab topologies<br/>virtual routers · switches · hosts]Security decisions
| Decision | Why |
|---|---|
| Lab networks stay inside EVE-NG | Practice topologies never touch my real network |
Setup notes
- Run EVE-NG Community Edition as a virtual machine on the Windows PC
- Add device images and build topologies in the web interface
- Pairs with the OPNsense lab for practicing routing and firewalls
Troubleshooting log
| Date | Problem | Root cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nothing logged yet |
What I'd harden next
- [ ] Build a first topology (two subnets and a router) and write it up
- [ ] Practice VLANs and inter-VLAN routing before doing them on real gear
What I learned
- (In progress. This page grows as I complete labs.)