How to Install KVM on MX Linux – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux MX Installing KVM – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install KVM in GNU/Linux MX Desktop.

And KVM for MX Linux 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 MX.

1. 1. Accessing Shell

   Open a Shell session
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

   
   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.