How to Install KVM on Windows 10

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install KVM on Windows 10.

Introduction

KVM is a virtualization technology for Linux that allows you to run multiple virtual machines on a single physical machine. It provides a secure and flexible virtualization platform that can improve your server’s efficiency and utilization. KVM is an open-source software that is available for free.

Prerequisites

Before installing KVM on Windows 10, you should have the following requirements:

• A 64-bit computer with an Intel or AMD processor that supports virtualization
• A minimum of 4GB RAM
• Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise edition
• Virtualization must be enabled in BIOS
• An internet connection

Steps to Install KVM on Windows 10

Follow these steps to install KVM on Windows 10:

1. Download Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS from the official website [https://ubuntu.com/download/server].

2. After downloading Ubuntu Server, you need to create a virtual machine in Virtualbox by following these steps:

   • Open Virtualbox and click on New.
   • Enter a name for the virtual machine and select Ubuntu (64-bit) as the type.
   • Set the memory size to 2048 MB or higher.
   • Create a virtual hard disk of 10 GB or more.
   • Select the “Create a virtual hard disk now” option, then click Create.
   • Select VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image) as the hard disk file type.
   • Select “Dynamically allocated” as the storage type.
   • Set the virtual hard disk size to 10 GB or more.
   • Click Create.

3. After creating the virtual machine, start it and then follow these steps:

   • Select the Ubuntu ISO file that you downloaded earlier as the source for the virtual CD/DVD drive.
   • Then click on Start to begin the installation process.
   • Follow the installation instructions to install Ubuntu Server.

4. After installing Ubuntu Server, you can now install the KVM hypervisor:

   • Open a terminal on Ubuntu Server and run the following command:

     sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install qemu-kvm libvirt-bin ubuntu-vm-builder bridge-utils virt-manager
     

   • During the installation process, you will be prompted to set up a bridge network interface. Choose the default settings unless you have specific requirements.

5. Once the installation is complete, you can now create a virtual machine:

   • Open Virt-Manager by running the following command:

     sudo virt-manager
     

   • Click on the “Create a new virtual machine” button to create a new virtual machine.

   • Follow the wizard to create a virtual machine by specifying the virtual machine specifications, including the number of CPUs, memory size, disk size, and the operating system.

6. After creating the virtual machine, click on the virtual machine name to start it.

Congratulations, you have now installed KVM on Windows 10 and created a virtual machine.

Conclusion

KVM is a powerful virtualization platform that can help you to improve your server’s efficiency and utilization. By following this tutorial, you have successfully installed KVM on Windows 10 and created your first virtual machine.

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