OpenVZ is a virtualization solution that enables the creation of multiple isolated virtual environments with a single physical server. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install OpenVZ on Manjaro.
Before we begin with the installation, make sure that your Manjaro system is up-to-date by executing the following commands:
sudo pacman -Syyu
To install OpenVZ on Manjaro, you need to install the OpenVZ kernel. Follow the below command to install the OpenVZ kernel.
sudo pacman -S linux-lts-ovz
After installing the OpenVZ kernel, you need to enable it. To enable the OpenVZ kernel, edit the GRUB configuration file by executing the command below:
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
Find the line that starts with GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT and add the following text to it:
modprobe.blacklist=nouveau
Save and close the file, then update the GRUB configuration by executing the following command:
sudo update-grub
Now, install OpenVZ tools, which are required to manage OpenVZ containers.
sudo pacman -Syu vzctl vzquota ploop
After installing OpenVZ Kernel and tools, reboot the system to apply the changes.
sudo reboot
Once the system is up and running, verify that the OpenVZ kernel is in use by executing the following command:
uname -r
You should see the OpenVZ kernel version in the output.
Finally, verify that OpenVZ is working by executing the following command:
sudo vzlist
The command should return an empty list, indicating that no containers have been created yet.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenVZ on Manjaro. You can now start creating and managing virtual environments using OpenVZ.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
