LXC or Linux Containers is a lightweight virtualization technology that lets you run multiple isolated Linux systems on a single host. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install LXC on Windows 11 using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
Before you proceed with the installation, make sure that you have the following:
Open the Microsoft Store on your Windows 11 PC.
Search for "Ubuntu" in the search bar, and select the "Ubuntu" app from the search results.
Click on the "Get" button to install the Ubuntu app.
Once the installation is complete, launch the Ubuntu app from the Start menu to open a Linux terminal window.
Run the following command in the terminal window to update the Ubuntu app:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install lxc
lxc-info
This command should display information about your LXC installation, including the version number and the available containers.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed LXC on your Windows 11 PC using the Windows Subsystem for Linux.
LXC is a powerful tool for running isolated Linux containers on a single host, and it can be installed on Windows 11 using the Windows Subsystem for Linux. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can get started with LXC and start running multiple Linux systems on your Windows PC today.
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