GNU/Linux Elementary OS 5.1 Installing KVM – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install KVM in Elementary OS 5.x LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.
And KVM for Elementary OS 5 is a full Virtualization Solution for Linux on x86 Hardware containing Virtualization Extensions (Intel VT or AMD-V).
Moreover, KVM consists of a Loadable Kernel Module, kvm.ko, that provides the Core Virtualization Infrastructure and a Processor Specific Module, kvm-intel.ko or kvm-amd.ko.
Using KVM, one can Run Multiple Virtual Machines Running Unmodified Linux or Windows Images. Each Virtual Machine has private Virtualized Hardware: a Network Card, Disk, Graphics Adapter, etc.
Especially relevant: a 64-bit System it’s not required but strongly Recommended.
Finally, the guide includes instructions on How to Getting-Started with QEMU KVM Virtualization on Elementary OS.
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1. Accessing Shell
Open a Shell session
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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