Installing OpenVZ on Kali Linux Latest

OpenVZ is a container-based virtualization solution for Linux. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install OpenVZ on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Update the system

First, we need to update the system by running the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install the OpenVZ kernel

To install the OpenVZ kernel, run the following commands:

sudo apt install linux-image-openvz-amd64 linux-headers-openvz-amd64

Step 3: Reboot the system

After installing the OpenVZ kernel, reboot the system to apply the changes using the following command:

sudo reboot

Step 4: Verify the OpenVZ kernel

After rebooting the system, verify that the OpenVZ kernel is installed and activated by running the following command:

uname -r

The output should be something like this:

5.10.46-1-muqo+openvz-amd64

Step 5: Install OpenVZ tools

To manage OpenVZ containers, we need to install the OpenVZ tools. Run the following command to install them:

sudo apt install vzctl vzquota ploop

Step 6: Verify the OpenVZ installation

To verify that OpenVZ has been installed successfully, run the following command to check the version:

vzctl --version

The output should be something like this:

vzctl version 7.0.11

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenVZ on Kali Linux Latest.

Conclusion

OpenVZ is a powerful container-based virtualization solution that allows you to create and manage multiple isolated environments on a single physical server. By following the steps in this tutorial, you can easily install OpenVZ on Kali Linux Latest and start using it for your virtualization needs.

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