diff --git a/salt/_modules/qcow2.py b/salt/_modules/qcow2.py
index d1de6756a..81a00ca66 100644
--- a/salt/_modules/qcow2.py
+++ b/salt/_modules/qcow2.py
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ def modify_network_config(image, interface, mode, ip4=None, gw4=None, dns4=None,
         image
             Path to the QCOW2 image file that will be modified
         interface
-            Network interface name to configure (e.g., 'eth0')
+            Network interface name to configure (e.g., 'enp1s0')
         mode
             Network configuration mode, either 'dhcp4' or 'static4'
         ip4
@@ -57,13 +57,13 @@ def modify_network_config(image, interface, mode, ip4=None, gw4=None, dns4=None,
     Examples:
         1. **Configure DHCP:**
             ```bash
-            salt '*' qcow2.modify_network_config image='/nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2' interface='eth0' mode='dhcp4'
+            salt '*' qcow2.modify_network_config image='/nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2' interface='enp1s0' mode='dhcp4'
             ```
-            This configures eth0 to use DHCP for IP assignment
+            This configures enp1s0 to use DHCP for IP assignment
 
         2. **Configure Static IP:**
             ```bash
-            salt '*' qcow2.modify_network_config image='/nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2' interface='eth0' mode='static4' ip4='192.168.1.10/24' gw4='192.168.1.1' dns4='192.168.1.1,8.8.8.8' search4='example.local'
+            salt '*' qcow2.modify_network_config image='/nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2' interface='enp1s0' mode='static4' ip4='192.168.1.10/24' gw4='192.168.1.1' dns4='192.168.1.1,8.8.8.8' search4='example.local'
             ```
             This sets a static IP configuration with DNS servers and search domain
 
diff --git a/salt/hypervisor/tools/sbin/so-qcow2-modify-network b/salt/hypervisor/tools/sbin/so-qcow2-modify-network
index 5c0a9e9b7..5f0690542 100644
--- a/salt/hypervisor/tools/sbin/so-qcow2-modify-network
+++ b/salt/hypervisor/tools/sbin/so-qcow2-modify-network
@@ -14,6 +14,13 @@ The script offers two main configuration modes:
 1. DHCP Configuration: Enable automatic IP address assignment
 2. Static IP Configuration: Set specific IP address, gateway, DNS servers, and search domains
 
+For both configuration modes, the script automatically sets the following NetworkManager connection properties:
+- connection.autoconnect: yes (ensures interface connects automatically)
+- connection.autoconnect-priority: 999 (sets connection priority)
+- connection.autoconnect-retries: -1 (unlimited connection retries)
+- connection.multi-connect: 0 (single connection mode)
+- connection.wait-device-timeout: -1 (wait indefinitely for device)
+
 This script is designed to work with Security Onion's virtualization infrastructure and is typically
 used during VM provisioning and network reconfiguration tasks.
 
@@ -23,7 +30,7 @@ used during VM provisioning and network reconfiguration tasks.
 
 **Options:**
     -I, --image          Path to the QCOW2 image.
-    -i, --interface      Network interface to modify (e.g., eth0).
+    -i, --interface      Network interface to modify (e.g., enp1s0).
     --dhcp4              Configure interface for DHCP (IPv4).
     --static4            Configure interface for static IPv4 settings.
     --ip4                IPv4 address (e.g., 192.168.1.10/24). Required for static IPv4 configuration.
@@ -36,7 +43,7 @@ used during VM provisioning and network reconfiguration tasks.
 1. **Static IP Configuration with DNS and Search Domain:**
 
     ```bash
-    so-qcow2-modify-network -I /nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2 -i eth0 --static4 \
+    so-qcow2-modify-network -I /nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2 -i enp1s0 --static4 \
         --ip4 192.168.1.10/24 --gw4 192.168.1.1 --dns4 192.168.1.1,192.168.1.2 --search4 example.local
     ```
 
@@ -50,7 +57,7 @@ used during VM provisioning and network reconfiguration tasks.
 2. **DHCP Configuration:**
 
     ```bash
-    so-qcow2-modify-network -I /nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2 -i eth0 --dhcp4
+    so-qcow2-modify-network -I /nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2 -i enp1s0 --dhcp4
     ```
 
     This command configures the network interface to use DHCP for automatic IP address assignment.
@@ -58,7 +65,7 @@ used during VM provisioning and network reconfiguration tasks.
 3. **Static IP Configuration without DNS Settings:**
 
     ```bash
-    so-qcow2-modify-network -I /nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2 -i eth0 --static4 \
+    so-qcow2-modify-network -I /nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2 -i enp1s0 --static4 \
         --ip4 192.168.1.20/24 --gw4 192.168.1.1
     ```
 
@@ -122,7 +129,9 @@ import logging
 import os
 import ipaddress
 import configparser
+import uuid
 from io import StringIO
+import libvirt
 from so_logging_utils import setup_logging
 
 # Set up logging using the so_logging_utils library
@@ -154,33 +163,91 @@ def validate_interface_name(interface_name):
     if not re.match(r'^[a-zA-Z0-9_\-]+$', interface_name):
         raise ValueError(f"Invalid interface name: {interface_name}")
 
-def update_ipv4_section(content, mode, ip=None, gateway=None, dns=None, search_domain=None):
+def check_base_domain_status(image_path):
+    """
+    Check if the base domain corresponding to the image path is currently running.
+    Base domains should not be running when modifying their configuration.
+
+    Parameters:
+        image_path (str): Path to the QCOW2 image.
+
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if the base domain is running, False otherwise.
+    """
+    base_domain = os.path.basename(os.path.dirname(image_path))
+    logger.info(f"Verifying base domain status for image: {image_path}")
+    logger.info(f"Checking if base domain '{base_domain}' is running...")
+    
+    try:
+        conn = libvirt.open('qemu:///system')
+        try:
+            dom = conn.lookupByName(base_domain)
+            is_running = dom.isActive()
+            if is_running:
+                logger.error(f"Base domain '{base_domain}' is running - cannot modify configuration")
+            return is_running
+        except libvirt.libvirtError:
+            logger.info(f"Base domain '{base_domain}' not found or not running")
+            return False
+        finally:
+            conn.close()
+    except libvirt.libvirtError as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to connect to libvirt: {e}")
+        return False
+
+def update_network_config(content, mode, ip=None, gateway=None, dns=None, search_domain=None):
     config = configparser.ConfigParser(strict=False)
     config.optionxform = str
     config.read_string(content)
 
+    # Ensure connection section exists and set required properties
+    if 'connection' not in config.sections():
+        logger.info("Creating new connection section in network configuration")
+        config.add_section('connection')
+    
+    # Set mandatory connection properties
+    config.set('connection', 'autoconnect', 'yes')
+    config.set('connection', 'autoconnect-priority', '999')
+    config.set('connection', 'autoconnect-retries', '-1')
+    config.set('connection', 'multi-connect', '0')
+    config.set('connection', 'wait-device-timeout', '-1')
+
+    # Ensure ipv4 section exists
     if 'ipv4' not in config.sections():
+        logger.info("Creating new IPv4 section in network configuration")
         config.add_section('ipv4')
 
     if mode == "dhcp4":
+        logger.info("Configuring DHCP settings:")
+        logger.info("  method: auto (DHCP enabled)")
+        logger.info("  Removing any existing static configuration")
         config.set('ipv4', 'method', 'auto')
         config.remove_option('ipv4', 'address1')
         config.remove_option('ipv4', 'addresses')
         config.remove_option('ipv4', 'dns')
         config.remove_option('ipv4', 'dns-search')
     elif mode == "static4":
+        logger.info("Configuring static IP settings:")
+        logger.info("  method: manual (static configuration)")
         config.set('ipv4', 'method', 'manual')
         if ip and gateway:
+            logger.info(f"  Setting address: {ip}")
+            logger.info(f"  Setting gateway: {gateway}")
             config.set('ipv4', 'address1', f"{ip},{gateway}")
         else:
+            logger.error("Missing required IP address or gateway for static configuration")
             raise ValueError("Both IP address and gateway are required for static configuration.")
         if dns:
+            logger.info(f"  Setting DNS servers: {dns}")
             config.set('ipv4', 'dns', f"{dns};")
         else:
+            logger.info("  No DNS servers specified")
             config.remove_option('ipv4', 'dns')
         if search_domain:
+            logger.info(f"  Setting search domain: {search_domain}")
             config.set('ipv4', 'dns-search', f"{search_domain};")
         else:
+            logger.info("  No search domain specified")
             config.remove_option('ipv4', 'dns-search')
     else:
         raise ValueError(f"Invalid mode '{mode}'. Expected 'dhcp4' or 'static4'.")
@@ -193,50 +260,138 @@ def update_ipv4_section(content, mode, ip=None, gateway=None, dns=None, search_d
     return updated_content
 
 def modify_network_config(image_path, interface, mode, ip=None, gateway=None, dns=None, search_domain=None):
+    """
+    Modifies network configuration in a QCOW2 image, ensuring specific connection settings are set.
+    
+    Handles both eth0 and predictable network interface names (e.g., enp1s0).
+    If the requested interface configuration is not found but eth0.nmconnection exists,
+    it will be renamed and updated with the proper interface configuration.
+    """
+    # Check if base domain is running
+    if check_base_domain_status(image_path):
+        raise RuntimeError("Cannot modify network configuration while base domain is running")
+
     if not os.access(image_path, os.W_OK):
+        logger.error(f"Permission denied: Cannot write to image file {image_path}")
         raise PermissionError(f"Write permission denied for image file: {image_path}")
 
+    logger.info(f"Configuring network for VM image: {image_path}")
+    logger.info(f"Network configuration details for interface {interface}:")
+    logger.info(f"  Mode: {mode.upper()}")
+    if mode == "static4":
+        logger.info(f"  IP Address: {ip}")
+        logger.info(f"  Gateway: {gateway}")
+        logger.info(f"  DNS Servers: {dns if dns else 'Not configured'}")
+        logger.info(f"  Search Domain: {search_domain if search_domain else 'Not configured'}")
+
     g = guestfs.GuestFS(python_return_dict=True)
     try:
+        logger.info("Initializing GuestFS and mounting image...")
         g.set_network(False)
         g.selinux = False
         g.add_drive_opts(image_path, format="qcow2")
         g.launch()
     except RuntimeError as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to initialize GuestFS: {e}")
         raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to initialize GuestFS or launch appliance: {e}")
 
     try:
         os_list = g.inspect_os()
         if not os_list:
+            logger.error(f"No operating system found in image: {image_path}")
             raise RuntimeError(f"Unable to find any OS in {image_path}.")
 
         root_fs = os_list[0]
         try:
             g.mount(root_fs, "/")
+            logger.info("Successfully mounted VM image filesystem")
         except RuntimeError as e:
+            logger.error(f"Failed to mount filesystem: {e}")
             raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to mount the filesystem: {e}")
 
         if not g.is_dir(NETWORK_CONFIG_DIR):
+            logger.error(f"NetworkManager configuration directory not found: {NETWORK_CONFIG_DIR}")
             raise FileNotFoundError(f"NetworkManager configuration directory not found in the image at {NETWORK_CONFIG_DIR}.")
 
-        config_file_path = f"{NETWORK_CONFIG_DIR}/{interface}.nmconnection"
+        requested_config_path = f"{NETWORK_CONFIG_DIR}/{interface}.nmconnection"
+        eth0_config_path = f"{NETWORK_CONFIG_DIR}/eth0.nmconnection"
+        config_file_path = None
+        current_content = None
 
+        # Try to read the requested interface config first
         try:
-            file_content = g.read_file(config_file_path)
+            file_content = g.read_file(requested_config_path)
             current_content = file_content.decode('utf-8')
+            config_file_path = requested_config_path
+            logger.info(f"Found existing network configuration for interface {interface}")
         except RuntimeError:
-            raise FileNotFoundError(f"Configuration file for {interface} not found at {config_file_path}.")
+            # If not found, try eth0 config
+            try:
+                file_content = g.read_file(eth0_config_path)
+                current_content = file_content.decode('utf-8')
+                config_file_path = eth0_config_path
+                logger.info("Found eth0 network configuration, will update for new interface")
+            except RuntimeError:
+                logger.error(f"No network configuration found for either {interface} or eth0")
+                raise FileNotFoundError(f"No network configuration found at {requested_config_path} or {eth0_config_path}")
         except UnicodeDecodeError:
-            raise ValueError(f"Failed to decode the configuration file for {interface}.")
+            logger.error(f"Failed to decode network configuration file")
+            raise ValueError(f"Failed to decode the configuration file")
 
-        updated_content = update_ipv4_section(current_content, mode, ip, gateway, dns, search_domain)
+        # If using eth0 config, update interface-specific fields
+        if config_file_path == eth0_config_path:
+            config = configparser.ConfigParser(strict=False)
+            config.optionxform = str
+            config.read_string(current_content)
+            
+            if 'connection' not in config.sections():
+                config.add_section('connection')
+            
+            # Update interface-specific fields
+            config.set('connection', 'id', interface)
+            config.set('connection', 'interface-name', interface)
+            config.set('connection', 'uuid', str(uuid.uuid4()))
+            
+            # Write updated content back to string
+            output = StringIO()
+            config.write(output, space_around_delimiters=False)
+            current_content = output.getvalue()
+            output.close()
+            
+            # Update config file path to new interface name
+            config_file_path = requested_config_path
+
+        logger.info("Applying network configuration changes...")
+        updated_content = update_network_config(current_content, mode, ip, gateway, dns, search_domain)
 
         try:
             g.write(config_file_path, updated_content.encode('utf-8'))
+            # Set proper permissions (600) on the network configuration file
+            g.chmod(0o600, config_file_path)
+            logger.info("Successfully wrote updated network configuration with proper permissions (600)")
+
+            # If we renamed eth0 to the new interface, remove the old eth0 config
+            if config_file_path == requested_config_path and eth0_config_path != requested_config_path:
+                try:
+                    g.rm(eth0_config_path)
+                    logger.info("Removed old eth0 configuration file")
+                except RuntimeError:
+                    logger.warning("Could not remove old eth0 configuration file - it may have already been removed")
+
         except RuntimeError as e:
+            logger.error(f"Failed to write network configuration: {e}")
             raise IOError(f"Failed to write updated configuration to {config_file_path}: {e}")
 
-        logger.info(f"Updated {interface} network configuration in {image_path} using {mode.upper()} mode.")
+        logger.info(f"Successfully updated network configuration:")
+        logger.info(f"  Image: {image_path}")
+        logger.info(f"  Interface: {interface}")
+        logger.info(f"  Mode: {mode.upper()}")
+        if mode == "static4":
+            logger.info(f"  Settings applied:")
+            logger.info(f"    IP Address: {ip}")
+            logger.info(f"    Gateway: {gateway}")
+            logger.info(f"    DNS Servers: {dns if dns else 'Not configured'}")
+            logger.info(f"    Search Domain: {search_domain if search_domain else 'Not configured'}")
 
     except Exception as e:
         raise e
@@ -247,7 +402,7 @@ def modify_network_config(image_path, interface, mode, ip=None, gateway=None, dn
 def parse_arguments():
     parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Modify IPv4 settings in a QCOW2 image for a specified network interface.")
     parser.add_argument("-I", "--image", required=True, help="Path to the QCOW2 image.")
-    parser.add_argument("-i", "--interface", required=True, help="Network interface to modify (e.g., eth0).")
+    parser.add_argument("-i", "--interface", required=True, help="Network interface to modify (e.g., enp1s0).")
     group = parser.add_mutually_exclusive_group(required=True)
     group.add_argument("--dhcp4", action="store_true", help="Configure interface for DHCP (IPv4).")
     group.add_argument("--static4", action="store_true", help="Configure interface for static IPv4 settings.")
@@ -265,30 +420,42 @@ def parse_arguments():
 
 def main():
     try:
+        logger.info("Starting network configuration update...")
         args = parse_arguments()
 
+        logger.info("Validating interface name...")
         validate_interface_name(args.interface)
 
         if args.dhcp4:
             mode = "dhcp4"
+            logger.info("Using DHCP configuration mode")
         elif args.static4:
             mode = "static4"
+            logger.info("Using static IP configuration mode")
             if not args.ip4 or not args.gw4:
+                logger.error("Missing required parameters for static configuration")
                 raise ValueError("Both --ip4 and --gw4 are required for static IPv4 configuration.")
+            
+            logger.info("Validating IP addresses...")
             validate_ip_address(args.ip4, description="IPv4 address")
             validate_ip_address(args.gw4, description="IPv4 gateway")
             if args.dns4:
                 validate_dns_addresses(args.dns4)
         else:
+            logger.error("No configuration mode specified")
             raise ValueError("Either --dhcp4 or --static4 must be specified.")
 
         modify_network_config(args.image, args.interface, mode, args.ip4, args.gw4, args.dns4, args.search4)
+        logger.info("Network configuration update completed successfully")
 
     except KeyboardInterrupt:
         logger.error("Operation cancelled by user.")
         sys.exit(1)
     except Exception as e:
-        logger.error(f"An error occurred: {e}")
+        if "base domain is running" in str(e):
+            logger.error("Cannot proceed: Base domain must not be running when modifying network configuration")
+        else:
+            logger.error(f"An error occurred: {e}")
         sys.exit(1)
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
diff --git a/salt/hypervisor/tools/sbin/so-qcow2-network-predictable b/salt/hypervisor/tools/sbin/so-qcow2-network-predictable
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..9b09465b9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/salt/hypervisor/tools/sbin/so-qcow2-network-predictable
@@ -0,0 +1,378 @@
+#!/usr/bin/python3
+
+# Copyright Security Onion Solutions LLC and/or licensed to Security Onion Solutions LLC under one
+# or more contributor license agreements. Licensed under the Elastic License 2.0 as shown at
+# https://securityonion.net/license; you may not use this file except in compliance with the
+# Elastic License 2.0.
+
+"""
+Script for configuring network interface predictability in Security Onion VMs.
+This script modifies the necessary files to ensure consistent network interface naming.
+
+The script performs the following operations:
+1. Modifies the BLS entry to set net.ifnames=1
+2. Removes any existing persistent network rules
+3. Updates GRUB configuration
+
+**Usage:**
+    so-qcow2-network-predictable -n <domain_name> [-I <qcow2_image_path>]
+
+**Options:**
+    -n, --name          Domain name of the VM to configure
+    -I, --image         (Optional) Path to the QCOW2 image. If not provided,
+                        defaults to /nsm/libvirt/images/<domain_name>/<domain_name>.qcow2
+
+**Examples:**
+
+1. **Configure using domain name:**
+    ```bash
+    so-qcow2-network-predictable -n sool9
+    ```
+    This command will:
+    - Use default image path: /nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2
+    - Configure network interface predictability
+
+2. **Configure using custom image path:**
+    ```bash
+    so-qcow2-network-predictable -n sool9 -I /path/to/custom/image.qcow2
+    ```
+    This command will:
+    - Use the specified image path
+    - Configure network interface predictability
+
+**Notes:**
+- The VM must not be running when executing this script
+- Requires root privileges
+- Will automatically find and modify the appropriate BLS entry
+- Removes /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-net.rules if it exists
+- Updates GRUB configuration after changes
+
+**Exit Codes:**
+- 0: Success
+- 1: General error (invalid arguments, file operations, etc.)
+- 2: VM is running
+- 3: Required files not found
+- 4: Permission denied
+
+**Logging:**
+- Logs are written to /opt/so/log/hypervisor/so-qcow2-network-predictable.log
+- Both file and console logging are enabled
+- Log entries include:
+  - Timestamps
+  - Operation details
+  - Error messages
+  - Configuration changes
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import guestfs
+import glob
+import libvirt
+import logging
+import os
+import re
+import sys
+from so_logging_utils import setup_logging
+
+# Set up logging
+logger = setup_logging(
+    logger_name='so-qcow2-network-predictable',
+    log_file_path='/opt/so/log/hypervisor/so-qcow2-network-predictable.log',
+    log_level=logging.INFO,
+    format_str='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s'
+)
+
+def check_domain_status(domain_name):
+    """
+    Check if the specified domain exists and is not running.
+    
+    Args:
+        domain_name (str): Name of the libvirt domain to check
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if domain exists and is not running, False otherwise
+        
+    Raises:
+        RuntimeError: If domain is running or connection to libvirt fails
+    """
+    try:
+        conn = libvirt.open('qemu:///system')
+        try:
+            dom = conn.lookupByName(domain_name)
+            is_running = dom.isActive()
+            if is_running:
+                logger.error(f"Domain '{domain_name}' is running - cannot modify configuration")
+                raise RuntimeError(f"Domain '{domain_name}' must not be running")
+            logger.info(f"Domain '{domain_name}' exists and is not running")
+            return True
+        except libvirt.libvirtError as e:
+            if "no domain with matching name" in str(e):
+                logger.error(f"Domain '{domain_name}' not found")
+                raise RuntimeError(f"Domain '{domain_name}' not found")
+            raise
+        finally:
+            conn.close()
+    except libvirt.libvirtError as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to connect to libvirt: {e}")
+        raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to connect to libvirt: {e}")
+
+def modify_bls_entry(g):
+    """
+    Find and modify the BLS entry to set net.ifnames=1.
+    
+    Args:
+        g: Mounted guestfs handle
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if successful, False if no changes needed
+        
+    Raises:
+        RuntimeError: If BLS entry cannot be found or modified
+    """
+    bls_dir = "/boot/loader/entries"
+    logger.info(f"Checking BLS directory: {bls_dir}")
+    if g.is_dir(bls_dir):
+        logger.info("BLS directory exists")
+    else:
+        logger.info("Listing /boot contents:")
+        try:
+            boot_contents = g.ls("/boot")
+            logger.info(f"/boot contains: {boot_contents}")
+            if g.is_dir("/boot/loader"):
+                logger.info("Listing /boot/loader contents:")
+                loader_contents = g.ls("/boot/loader")
+                logger.info(f"/boot/loader contains: {loader_contents}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error listing /boot contents: {e}")
+        raise RuntimeError(f"BLS directory not found: {bls_dir}")
+
+    # Find BLS entry file
+    entries = g.glob_expand(f"{bls_dir}/*.conf")
+    logger.info(f"Found BLS entries: {entries}")
+    if not entries:
+        logger.error("No BLS entry files found")
+        raise RuntimeError("No BLS entry files found")
+
+    # Use the first entry found
+    bls_file = entries[0]
+    logger.info(f"Found BLS entry file: {bls_file}")
+
+    try:
+        logger.info(f"Reading BLS file contents from: {bls_file}")
+        content = g.read_file(bls_file).decode('utf-8')
+        logger.info("Current BLS file content:")
+        logger.info("---BEGIN BLS CONTENT---")
+        logger.info(content)
+        logger.info("---END BLS CONTENT---")
+
+        lines = content.splitlines()
+        modified = False
+
+        for i, line in enumerate(lines):
+            if line.startswith('options '):
+                logger.info(f"Found options line: {line}")
+                # Check if net.ifnames parameter exists
+                if 'net.ifnames=' in line:
+                    # Replace existing parameter
+                    new_line = re.sub(r'net\.ifnames=[01]', 'net.ifnames=1', line)
+                    if new_line != line:
+                        lines[i] = new_line
+                        modified = True
+                        logger.info(f"Updated existing net.ifnames parameter to 1. New line: {new_line}")
+                else:
+                    # Add parameter
+                    lines[i] = f"{line} net.ifnames=1"
+                    modified = True
+                    logger.info(f"Added net.ifnames=1 parameter. New line: {lines[i]}")
+                break
+
+        if modified:
+            new_content = '\n'.join(lines) + '\n'
+            logger.info("New BLS file content:")
+            logger.info("---BEGIN NEW BLS CONTENT---")
+            logger.info(new_content)
+            logger.info("---END NEW BLS CONTENT---")
+            g.write(bls_file, new_content.encode('utf-8'))
+            logger.info("Successfully updated BLS entry")
+            return True
+        
+        logger.info("No changes needed for BLS entry")
+        return False
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to modify BLS entry: {e}")
+        raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to modify BLS entry: {e}")
+
+def remove_persistent_net_rules(g):
+    """
+    Remove the persistent network rules file if it exists.
+    
+    Args:
+        g: Mounted guestfs handle
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if file was removed, False if it didn't exist
+    """
+    rules_file = "/etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-net.rules"
+    logger.info(f"Checking for persistent network rules file: {rules_file}")
+    try:
+        if g.is_file(rules_file):
+            logger.info("Found persistent network rules file, removing...")
+            g.rm(rules_file)
+            logger.info(f"Successfully removed persistent network rules file: {rules_file}")
+            return True
+        logger.info("No persistent network rules file found")
+        return False
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to remove persistent network rules: {e}")
+        raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to remove persistent network rules: {e}")
+
+def update_grub_config(g):
+    """
+    Update GRUB configuration.
+    
+    Args:
+        g: Mounted guestfs handle
+        
+    Raises:
+        RuntimeError: If GRUB update fails
+    """
+    try:
+        logger.info("Updating GRUB configuration...")
+        output = g.command(['grub2-mkconfig', '-o', '/boot/grub2/grub.cfg'])
+        logger.info("GRUB update output:")
+        logger.info(output)
+        logger.info("Successfully updated GRUB configuration")
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to update GRUB configuration: {e}")
+        raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to update GRUB configuration: {e}")
+
+def configure_network_predictability(domain_name, image_path=None):
+    """
+    Configure network interface predictability for a VM.
+    
+    Args:
+        domain_name (str): Name of the domain to configure
+        image_path (str, optional): Path to the QCOW2 image
+        
+    Raises:
+        RuntimeError: If configuration fails
+    """
+    # Check domain status
+    check_domain_status(domain_name)
+
+    # Use default image path if none provided
+    if not image_path:
+        image_path = f"/nsm/libvirt/images/{domain_name}/{domain_name}.qcow2"
+
+    if not os.path.exists(image_path):
+        logger.error(f"Image file not found: {image_path}")
+        raise RuntimeError(f"Image file not found: {image_path}")
+
+    if not os.access(image_path, os.R_OK | os.W_OK):
+        logger.error(f"Permission denied: Cannot access image file {image_path}")
+        raise RuntimeError(f"Permission denied: Cannot access image file {image_path}")
+
+    logger.info(f"Configuring network predictability for domain: {domain_name}")
+    logger.info(f"Using image: {image_path}")
+
+    g = guestfs.GuestFS(python_return_dict=True)
+    try:
+        logger.info("Initializing guestfs...")
+        g.set_network(False)
+        g.selinux = False
+        g.add_drive_opts(image_path, format="qcow2")
+        g.launch()
+
+        logger.info("Inspecting operating system...")
+        roots = g.inspect_os()
+        if not roots:
+            raise RuntimeError("No operating system found in image")
+
+        root = roots[0]
+        logger.info(f"Found root filesystem: {root}")
+        logger.info(f"Operating system type: {g.inspect_get_type(root)}")
+        logger.info(f"Operating system distro: {g.inspect_get_distro(root)}")
+        logger.info(f"Operating system major version: {g.inspect_get_major_version(root)}")
+        logger.info(f"Operating system minor version: {g.inspect_get_minor_version(root)}")
+
+        logger.info("Getting mount points...")
+        mountpoints = g.inspect_get_mountpoints(root)
+        logger.info(f"Found mount points: {mountpoints}")
+        logger.info("Converting mount points to sortable list...")
+        # Convert dictionary to list of tuples
+        mountpoints = list(mountpoints.items())
+        logger.info(f"Converted mount points: {mountpoints}")
+        logger.info("Sorting mount points by path length for proper mount order...")
+        mountpoints.sort(key=lambda m: len(m[0]))
+        logger.info(f"Mount order will be: {[mp[0] for mp in mountpoints]}")
+
+        for mp_path, mp_device in mountpoints:
+            try:
+                logger.info(f"Attempting to mount {mp_device} at {mp_path}")
+                g.mount(mp_device, mp_path)
+                logger.info(f"Successfully mounted {mp_device} at {mp_path}")
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Could not mount {mp_device} at {mp_path}: {str(e)}")
+                # Continue with other mounts
+
+        # Perform configuration steps
+        bls_modified = modify_bls_entry(g)
+        rules_removed = remove_persistent_net_rules(g)
+        
+        if bls_modified or rules_removed:
+            update_grub_config(g)
+            logger.info("Network predictability configuration completed successfully")
+        else:
+            logger.info("No changes were necessary")
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to configure network predictability: {e}")
+    finally:
+        try:
+            logger.info("Unmounting all filesystems...")
+            g.umount_all()
+            logger.info("Successfully unmounted all filesystems")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Error unmounting filesystems: {e}")
+        g.close()
+
+def parse_arguments():
+    """Parse command line arguments."""
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Configure network interface predictability for Security Onion VMs"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument("-n", "--name", required=True,
+                      help="Domain name of the VM to configure")
+    parser.add_argument("-I", "--image",
+                      help="Path to the QCOW2 image (optional)")
+    return parser.parse_args()
+
+def main():
+    """Main entry point for the script."""
+    try:
+        args = parse_arguments()
+        configure_network_predictability(args.name, args.image)
+        sys.exit(0)
+    except RuntimeError as e:
+        if "must not be running" in str(e):
+            logger.error(str(e))
+            sys.exit(2)
+        elif "not found" in str(e):
+            logger.error(str(e))
+            sys.exit(3)
+        elif "Permission denied" in str(e):
+            logger.error(str(e))
+            sys.exit(4)
+        else:
+            logger.error(str(e))
+            sys.exit(1)
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        logger.error("Operation cancelled by user")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Unexpected error: {e}")
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
diff --git a/salt/hypervisor/tools/sbin/so-wait-cloud-init b/salt/hypervisor/tools/sbin/so-wait-cloud-init
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..322b89208
--- /dev/null
+++ b/salt/hypervisor/tools/sbin/so-wait-cloud-init
@@ -0,0 +1,206 @@
+#!/usr/bin/python3
+
+# Copyright Security Onion Solutions LLC and/or licensed to Security Onion Solutions LLC under one
+# or more contributor license agreements. Licensed under the Elastic License 2.0 as shown at
+# https://securityonion.net/license; you may not use this file except in compliance with the
+# Elastic License 2.0.
+
+"""
+Script for waiting for cloud-init to complete on a Security Onion VM.
+Monitors VM state to ensure proper cloud-init initialization and shutdown.
+
+**Usage:**
+    so-wait-cloud-init -n <domain_name>
+
+**Options:**
+    -n, --name          Domain name of the VM to monitor
+
+**Exit Codes:**
+- 0: Success (cloud-init completed and VM shutdown)
+- 1: General error
+- 2: VM never started
+- 3: VM stopped too quickly
+- 4: VM failed to shutdown
+
+**Description:**
+This script monitors a VM's state to ensure proper cloud-init initialization and completion:
+1. Waits for VM to start running
+2. Verifies VM remains running (not an immediate crash)
+3. Waits for VM to shutdown (indicating cloud-init completion)
+4. Verifies VM remains shutdown
+
+The script is typically used in the libvirt.images state after creating a new VM
+to ensure cloud-init completes its initialization before proceeding with further
+configuration.
+
+**Logging:**
+- Logs are written to /opt/so/log/hypervisor/so-wait-cloud-init.log
+- Both file and console logging are enabled
+- Log entries include:
+  - Timestamps
+  - State changes
+  - Error conditions
+  - Verification steps
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import logging
+import subprocess
+import sys
+import time
+from so_logging_utils import setup_logging
+
+# Set up logging
+logger = setup_logging(
+    logger_name='so-wait-cloud-init',
+    log_file_path='/opt/so/log/hypervisor/so-wait-cloud-init.log',
+    log_level=logging.INFO,
+    format_str='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s'
+)
+
+def check_vm_running(domain_name):
+    """
+    Check if VM is in running state.
+    
+    Args:
+        domain_name (str): Name of the domain to check
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if VM is running, False otherwise
+    """
+    try:
+        result = subprocess.run(['virsh', 'list', '--state-running', '--name'],
+                              capture_output=True, text=True, check=True)
+        return domain_name in result.stdout.splitlines()
+    except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to check VM state: {e}")
+        return False
+
+def wait_for_vm_start(domain_name, timeout=300):
+    """
+    Wait for VM to start running.
+    
+    Args:
+        domain_name (str): Name of the domain to monitor
+        timeout (int): Maximum time to wait in seconds
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if VM started, False if timeout occurred
+    """
+    logger.info(f"Waiting for VM {domain_name} to start...")
+    start_time = time.time()
+    
+    while time.time() - start_time < timeout:
+        if check_vm_running(domain_name):
+            logger.info("VM is running")
+            return True
+        time.sleep(1)
+    
+    logger.error(f"Timeout waiting for VM {domain_name} to start")
+    return False
+
+def verify_vm_running(domain_name):
+    """
+    Verify VM remains running after initial start.
+    
+    Args:
+        domain_name (str): Name of the domain to verify
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if VM is still running after verification period
+    """
+    logger.info("Verifying VM remains running...")
+    time.sleep(5)  # Wait to ensure VM is stable
+    
+    if not check_vm_running(domain_name):
+        logger.error("VM stopped too quickly after starting")
+        return False
+    
+    logger.info("VM verified running")
+    return True
+
+def wait_for_vm_shutdown(domain_name, timeout=600):
+    """
+    Wait for VM to shutdown.
+    
+    Args:
+        domain_name (str): Name of the domain to monitor
+        timeout (int): Maximum time to wait in seconds
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if VM shutdown, False if timeout occurred
+    """
+    logger.info("Waiting for cloud-init to complete and VM to shutdown...")
+    start_time = time.time()
+    check_count = 0
+    
+    while time.time() - start_time < timeout:
+        if not check_vm_running(domain_name):
+            logger.info("VM has shutdown")
+            return True
+            
+        # Log status every minute (after 12 checks at 5 second intervals)
+        check_count += 1
+        if check_count % 12 == 0:
+            elapsed = int(time.time() - start_time)
+            logger.info(f"Still waiting for cloud-init... ({elapsed} seconds elapsed)")
+        
+        time.sleep(5)
+    
+    logger.error(f"Timeout waiting for VM {domain_name} to shutdown")
+    return False
+
+def verify_vm_shutdown(domain_name):
+    """
+    Verify VM remains shutdown.
+    
+    Args:
+        domain_name (str): Name of the domain to verify
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if VM remains shutdown after verification period
+    """
+    logger.info("Verifying VM remains shutdown...")
+    time.sleep(5)  # Wait to ensure VM state is stable
+    
+    if check_vm_running(domain_name):
+        logger.error("VM is still running after shutdown check")
+        return False
+    
+    logger.info("VM verified shutdown")
+    return True
+
+def main():
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Wait for cloud-init to complete on a Security Onion VM"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument("-n", "--name", required=True,
+                      help="Domain name of the VM to monitor")
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+
+    try:
+        # Wait for VM to start
+        if not wait_for_vm_start(args.name):
+            sys.exit(2)  # VM never started
+        
+        # Verify VM remains running
+        if not verify_vm_running(args.name):
+            sys.exit(3)  # VM stopped too quickly
+        
+        # Wait for VM to shutdown
+        if not wait_for_vm_shutdown(args.name):
+            sys.exit(4)  # VM failed to shutdown
+        
+        # Verify VM remains shutdown
+        if not verify_vm_shutdown(args.name):
+            sys.exit(4)  # VM failed to stay shutdown
+        
+        logger.info("Cloud-init completed successfully")
+        sys.exit(0)
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Unexpected error: {e}")
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
diff --git a/salt/libvirt/images/init.sls b/salt/libvirt/images/init.sls
index 8532760a7..7118400db 100644
--- a/salt/libvirt/images/init.sls
+++ b/salt/libvirt/images/init.sls
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ undefine_vm_sool9:
     - onlyif:
       - virsh dominfo sool9
 
-# Create and start the VM using virt-install
+# Create and start the VM, letting cloud-init run
 create_vm_sool9:
   cmd.run:
     - name: |
@@ -138,6 +138,21 @@ create_vm_sool9:
       - file: manage_userdata_sool9
       - file: manage_cidata_sool9
 
+# Wait for cloud-init to complete and VM to shutdown
+wait_for_cloud_init_sool9:
+  cmd.run:
+    - name: /usr/sbin/so-wait-cloud-init -n sool9
+    - require:
+      - cmd: create_vm_sool9
+    - timeout: 600
+
+# Configure network predictability after cloud-init
+configure_network_predictable_sool9:
+  cmd.run:
+    - name: /usr/sbin/so-qcow2-network-predictable -n sool9
+    - require:
+      - cmd: wait_for_cloud_init_sool9
+
 {%   else %}
 {{sls}}_no_license_detected:
   test.fail_without_changes:
diff --git a/salt/manager/tools/sbin/so-salt-cloud b/salt/manager/tools/sbin/so-salt-cloud
index d4c728143..b2cb0cdc2 100644
--- a/salt/manager/tools/sbin/so-salt-cloud
+++ b/salt/manager/tools/sbin/so-salt-cloud
@@ -420,7 +420,7 @@ def run_qcow2_modify_network_config(profile, mode, ip=None, gateway=None, dns=No
     hv_name = profile.split('-')[1]
     target = hv_name + "_*"
     image = '/nsm/libvirt/images/sool9/sool9.qcow2'
-    interface = 'eth0'
+    interface = 'enp1s0'
 
     try:
         r = local.cmd(target, 'qcow2.modify_network_config', [
diff --git a/salt/salt/cloud/cloud.profiles.d/socloud.conf.jinja b/salt/salt/cloud/cloud.profiles.d/socloud.conf.jinja
index 2f0323482..20c12d28f 100644
--- a/salt/salt/cloud/cloud.profiles.d/socloud.conf.jinja
+++ b/salt/salt/cloud/cloud.profiles.d/socloud.conf.jinja
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ sool9-{{host}}:
   inline_script:
     - |
       sudo salt-call state.apply salt.mine_functions \
-        pillar='{"host": {"mainint": "eth0"}}'
+        pillar='{"host": {"mainint": "enp1s0"}}'
     - 'sudo salt-call mine.update'
     - 'sudo salt-call state.apply setup.virt'
   # grains to add to the minion
diff --git a/salt/setup/virt/fleet.yaml b/salt/setup/virt/fleet.yaml
index 8a6aa06de..d6c90e11d 100644
--- a/salt/setup/virt/fleet.yaml
+++ b/salt/setup/virt/fleet.yaml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 MAINIP:
-MNIC: eth0
+MNIC: enp1s0
 NODE_DESCRIPTION: 'vm'
 ES_HEAP_SIZE:
 PATCHSCHEDULENAME:
diff --git a/salt/setup/virt/heavynode.yaml b/salt/setup/virt/heavynode.yaml
index 8cf2e0392..a3550021f 100644
--- a/salt/setup/virt/heavynode.yaml
+++ b/salt/setup/virt/heavynode.yaml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 MAINIP:
-MNIC: eth0
+MNIC: enp1s0
 NODE_DESCRIPTION: 'vm'
 ES_HEAP_SIZE:
 PATCHSCHEDULENAME:
diff --git a/salt/setup/virt/idh.yaml b/salt/setup/virt/idh.yaml
index 0e1ef8be0..201262db8 100644
--- a/salt/setup/virt/idh.yaml
+++ b/salt/setup/virt/idh.yaml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 MAINIP:
-MNIC: eth0
+MNIC: enp1s0
 NODE_DESCRIPTION: 'vm'
 ES_HEAP_SIZE:
 PATCHSCHEDULENAME:
diff --git a/salt/setup/virt/receiver.yaml b/salt/setup/virt/receiver.yaml
index 5a5c714aa..e5dc0b0e7 100644
--- a/salt/setup/virt/receiver.yaml
+++ b/salt/setup/virt/receiver.yaml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 MAINIP:
-MNIC: eth0
+MNIC: enp1s0
 NODE_DESCRIPTION: 'vm'
 ES_HEAP_SIZE:
 PATCHSCHEDULENAME:
diff --git a/salt/setup/virt/searchnode.yaml b/salt/setup/virt/searchnode.yaml
index 2e1568f29..032e0e855 100644
--- a/salt/setup/virt/searchnode.yaml
+++ b/salt/setup/virt/searchnode.yaml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 MAINIP:
-MNIC: eth0
+MNIC: enp1s0
 NODE_DESCRIPTION: 'vm'
 ES_HEAP_SIZE:
 PATCHSCHEDULENAME:
diff --git a/salt/setup/virt/sensor.yaml b/salt/setup/virt/sensor.yaml
index e7064bdfe..9136f0b78 100644
--- a/salt/setup/virt/sensor.yaml
+++ b/salt/setup/virt/sensor.yaml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 MAINIP:
-MNIC: eth0
+MNIC: enp1s0
 NODE_DESCRIPTION: 'vm'
 ES_HEAP_SIZE:
 PATCHSCHEDULENAME: