GNU/Linux Ubuntu 20.04 Installing KVM – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install KVM in Ubuntu 20.04 Focal LTS GNU/Linux Desktop/Server.
And KVM for Ubuntu Focal 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 Ubuntu.
1. Terminal Getting-Started
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu GNU/Linux:
First, Update the Apt Repo Sources with:
sudo apt update
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
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