NDG VM Distribution System¶

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The NDG VM Distribution System is a centralized repository for virtual machine images and content used in various NDG courses and labs. It allows administrators to easily obtain virtual machines images.

The system is divided into multiple storage connections, each identified by a unique storage id and namespace. Each storage connection contains a set of virtual machine images and content that can be accessed by users with the appropriate permissions. Some namespaces are available to all users, while others may require verified membership in a specific course or program.

Note

The NDG VM Distribution System is currently in development. Since the system uses Proxmox VE Backup Server (PBS) to store and distribute virtual machine images, only virtual machines designed for use with Proxmox VE are supported at this time.

Required Information¶

Field	Value
Server	vmdist.netdevgroup.com
Username	Contact Support
Password	Contact Support

CSSIA-ISA (Microsoft Images)¶

Microsoft MSDNAA images (eg.Windows) are available through the NDG VM Distribution System.

To access these accounts your organization must:

Be a member of the NDG MSDNAA program.
Have a signed CSSIA Image Sharing Agreement.

Note

The CSSIA-ISA is required to access the MSDNAA images through the NDG VM Distribution System.

Table of Storage Connections¶

All storage connections require a NETLAB+ license and active NDG support.

Additional requirements may apply to specific storage connections, such as verified membership in a course or program. These are noted in the Additional Requirements column below.

Storage ID	Namespace	Content	Additional Requirements
vmdist.netlab	netlab	NETLAB+ Appliance VM
vmdist.cisco	cisco	Cisco Networking Academy	Program membership
vmdist.cisco.windows	cisco/windows	Cisco Networking Academy	Program membership CSSIA-ISA
vmdist.ndg_genit	ndg_genit	NDG Cybersecurity NDG Proxmox VE NDG A+ NDG Network+ NDG General IT
vmdist.ndg_genit.windows	ndg_genit/windows	NDG Cybersecurity NDG Proxmox VE NDG A+ NDG Network+ NDG General IT	CSSIA-ISA
vmdist.paloalto	paloalto	Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy	Program membership
vmdist.redhat	redhat	Red Hat Academy	Program membership
vmdist.ring	ring	RING
vmdist.ring.windows	ring	RING	CSSIA-ISA

Contact NDG Support to confirm you have access to the appropriate storage id and namespace for the content you would like to add.