CloudLabBox / Hosted EVE-NG
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Cisco labs online.

Build hosted Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and security labs without depending on one local workstation.

01 / Practice
Routing, switching, wireless, and security
02 / Images
Check exact Cisco image names first
03 / Sizing
Match the plan to simultaneous nodes

Good fit for Cisco study

Use hosted labs for route-switch, enterprise, wireless, and security-focused practice.

Works beyond one vendor

Blend Cisco with other vendors when your topology needs firewall, load-balancer, or cross-platform testing.

Persistent practice environment

Keep your topology available so you can return to it after work, classes, or travel.

Typical use cases

  • IOSv, IOSv-L2, CSR, C8000v, CAT9Kv, and related Cisco-focused study labs.
  • Wireless controller and enterprise edge demos.
  • Cisco plus firewall combinations for policy and segmentation testing.
  • Certification-focused labs that need more headroom than a laptop can comfortably provide.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about using CloudLabBox for this kind of lab.

Can I use CloudLabBox for Cisco certification labs?

Yes. You can build Cisco router, switch, wireless, and security labs in EVE-NG, then choose the CPU and RAM needed by the nodes you plan to run.

Can I use Cisco and non-Cisco devices together?

Yes. A single topology can include Cisco devices with Fortinet, Palo Alto, F5, Juniper, Check Point, Linux, Windows, and other available images.

Do I need to install EVE-NG locally?

No. The lab runs in your browser, so you do not need to install or maintain a local EVE-NG server.

Ready to test CloudLabBox?

Start with the free demo, then move to a plan when you need more CPU, RAM, and longer-lived labs.