KVM Installation in Linux Mint – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux Mint Installing KVM – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install KVM in Mint LTS GNU/Linux Desktops.

And KVM for Mint 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.

Finally, the guide includes instructions on How to Getting-Started with QEMU KVM Virtualization on Mint.

1. 1. Terminal Getting-Started

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Mint GNU/Linux:

   Console Mint QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on Mint 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.