KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a virtualization platform that allows you to run multiple virtual machines on a single Linux host. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install KVM on POP! OS, which is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu.
Before you begin, make sure you meet the following requirements:
The first step is to update the system to ensure you have the latest software packages. Open Terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
To install KVM, run the following command in Terminal:
sudo apt install qemu-kvm libvirt-daemon-system libvirt-clients bridge-utils virt-manager
This command will install the following packages:
qemu-kvm: the virtualization software that allows you to run virtual machineslibvirt-daemon-system: the virtualization daemon that manages the virtual machineslibvirt-clients: the client utilities for managing the virtualization daemonbridge-utils: the bridge utilities for creating a network bridgevirt-manager: the graphical user interface for managing the virtual machinesAfter the installation is complete, you can verify that KVM is installed and working properly. Run the following command in Terminal:
sudo kvm-ok
This command will check if your system supports hardware virtualization and if the KVM kernel modules are loaded. You should see an output similar to the following:
INFO: /dev/kvm exists
KVM acceleration can be used
If you encounter an error, make sure that your hardware supports virtualization and that the virtualization technology is enabled in your system's BIOS settings.
Once you have verified that KVM is installed and working, you can launch the Virtual Machine Manager by running the following command in Terminal:
virt-manager
This command will launch the Virtual Machine Manager, which is a graphical user interface for managing virtual machines.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed KVM on POP! OS Latest.
KVM is a powerful virtualization platform that allows you to run multiple virtual machines on a single Linux host. By following this tutorial, you have learned how to install KVM on POP! OS Latest and launch Virtual Machine Manager to manage your virtual machines.
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