How to Install KVM on Void Linux

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a virtualization technology for Linux that enables users to run multiple operating systems on a single machine. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install KVM on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that your Void Linux system is up-to-date and your user account has administrative privileges.

Installation Steps

1. Open the terminal on your Void Linux system.

2. Install the necessary packages for KVM by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S libvirt libvirt-daemon qemu

3. Next, start and enable the libvirtd service by running the following commands:

sudo ln -s /etc/sv/libvirtd /var/service/
sudo sv start libvirtd

4. Optional: If you want to manage your virtual machines using a graphical tool, you can install the virt-manager package by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S virt-manager

5. To manage your virtual machines using virt-manager, start it by running the command:

virt-manager

6. You can now create and manage your virtual machines using virt-manager.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed KVM on your Void Linux system. You can now create and manage your virtual machines using KVM.

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