OpenVZ is a free, open-source container-based virtualization solution that allows you to run multiple isolated Linux environments (containers) on a single physical server. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install OpenVZ on MXLinux Latest.
Before you start, make sure you have the following:
First, update your MXLinux system to ensure that all software is up-to-date by running the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Now, you can install OpenVZ on your MXLinux system by running the following command:
sudo apt install openvz -y
OpenVZ requires SELinux to be disabled or set to permissive mode. To check the current status of SELinux on your system, run the following command:
getenforce
If SELinux is enabled, you can disable it by modifying the /etc/selinux/config file. Open the file using your favorite text editor and set the SELINUX parameter to disabled:
sudo nano /etc/selinux/config
SELINUX=disabled
Save and close the file, then reboot your system for the changes to take effect.
After rebooting your system, you can verify that OpenVZ has been installed properly by running the following command:
sudo systemctl status vz
This should display the status of the OpenVZ service as active (running).
In this tutorial, you learned how to install OpenVZ on MXLinux Latest. You also learned how to configure SELinux and verify the OpenVZ installation. You can now start creating and managing OpenVZ containers on your system.
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