While xrv9k-fullk9-x-7.1.1 is excellent for learning, consider these if you need newer features:

If you cannot purchase a license, Cisco offers DevNet sandboxes where you can reserve a lab with the XRv 9000 already running. While you cannot download the .qcow2 file, you can access a live system via SSH.

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Create a dedicated directory:

To verify the software version and image name, use: