LXC, or Linux Containers, is a virtualization solution that allows multiple isolated Linux systems (containers) to run on a single host. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing LXC on macOS.
Before you start, make sure you have the following:
Step 1: Install LXC dependencies
LXC requires some dependencies before it can be installed. Use the following command to install the required dependencies:
brew install autoconf automake libtool lxc
Step 2: Initialize LXC environment
Enter the following command to initialize the LXC environment:
sudo lxc-create -n my-container -t download
This will create a new LXC container named my-container.
Step 3: Start the LXC container
Start the LXC container by entering the following command:
sudo lxc-start -n my-container
This will start the container and you can now use it just like any other Linux system.
Step 4: Access the LXC container
To access the LXC container, enter the following command:
sudo lxc-attach -n my-container
This will allow you to enter the container's shell and interact with it.
By following the above steps, you have successfully installed LXC on macOS and created a new LXC container. You can now use LXC to create and manage multiple isolated Linux systems on your machine.
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