How to Install systemd-nspawn on Manjaro

systemd-nspawn is a tool that is used to create and manage containers on Linux systems. It is a part of the systemd suite of tools, which are designed to help manage and maintain Linux systems. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install systemd-nspawn on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you must have the following:

• A running instance of Manjaro
• Sudo privileges on your user account
• A basic understanding of Linux commands

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open a Terminal window on your Manjaro system.
2. Update the system's package database by running the following command:

   sudo pacman -Syu
   

3. Once the package database is updated, you can now proceed to install systemd-nspawn by running the following command:

   sudo pacman -S systemd-nspawn
   

4. After installing systemd-nspawn, you can check if it was installed correctly by running the following command:

   systemctl status systemd-nspawn.socket
   

   You should see output indicating that the systemd-nspawn socket is active and running.
5. Finally, you can start using systemd-nspawn by running the following command:

   sudo systemd-nspawn -bD /path/to/new/container
   

   This command will create a new container in the specified directory and start it.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed systemd-nspawn on Manjaro, and you are now ready to start managing containers on your system.

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