Have you successfully deployed vMX 17.1R1.8 on an unusual hypervisor? Share your “work top” tips in the comments below.

The applications of the VMX Bundle are diverse, ranging from:

Juniper vMX 17.1R1.8 bundle vmx-bundle-17.1R1.8.tgz ) is a virtualized MX Series router optimized for x86 servers, designed to provide a carrier-grade routing experience in a software format. While highly capable, it is part of a product line that has reached End of Life (EOL)

The extraction creates a directory structure similar to:

To truly make this bundle work (meaning top speed, low latency, stable routing):