Install Virtualization Software on Ubuntu
To install and configure virtualization software on Ubuntu, you can use either KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) or VirtualBox. Here are the methods for installing and configuring both types of virtualization software:
- Utilize KVM:
Step 1: Install the KVM software package
Run the following command in the terminal to install the KVM software package:
sudo apt-get install qemu-kvm libvirt-bin virtinst bridge-utils
Step 2: Enable Virtualization Support
Run the following command in the terminal to enable virtualization support:
sudo modprobe kvm
Step 3: Creating and configuring a virtual machine
You can use Virtual Machine Manager (virt-manager) to create and configure a virtual machine. Run the following command in the terminal to install Virtual Machine Manager.
sudo apt-get install virt-manager
Then open Virtual Machine Manager and follow the prompts to create and configure a virtual machine.
- Utilize VirtualBox:
Step 1: Download the VirtualBox software package
Initially, you will need to download the VirtualBox software package for Ubuntu from the official VirtualBox website.
Step 2: Install the VirtualBox software package
Navigate to the directory where the downloaded VirtualBox software package is located in the terminal, and run the following command to install VirtualBox:
sudo dpkg -i [VirtualBox软件包名称]
Step 3: Install Dependencies
Run the following command to install the necessary software packages required for VirtualBox:
sudo apt-get install dkms
Step 4: Launch VirtualBox
After the installation is complete, locate VirtualBox in your applications menu and open it. Follow the prompts to create and configure a virtual machine.
No matter which virtualization software you choose, the installation and configuration process is relatively simple, just follow the steps above.
