Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Using a simple Ubuntu Server machine, we can install a free and open source hypervisor that is used by the likes of Amazon Web Services to run their EC2 instances. KVM is a great platform to play around with virtualization and the installation and configuration of the hypervisor is straightforward and easy. We take a look at installing KVM and configuring a new virtual machine running in KVM.
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Introduction to KVM virtualization - 0:00
Today's sponsor - Cameyo Virtual App Delivery - 1:11
Looking at the requirements for enabling KVM virtualization - 2:10
Talking about nested virtualization - 2:44
Verifying the CPU requirements from the command line - 2:55
Talking about the one-line install of KVM - 3:53
Covering the command to install the KVM components - 4:05
KVM installation completed successfully, verifying KVM installation from the command line - 4:50
Discussing the Ubuntu workstation management machine and Virtual Machine Manager - 5:26
Looking at the command to install Virtual Machine Manager - 5:48
Adding a new connection to the new KVM hypervisor - 6:13
Successfully connected - 6:48
Creating the first virtual machine 6:52
Starting the new virtual machine wizard - 6:58
Browsing to the CDROM image - 7:22
Choosing the operating system - 7:45
Memory and CPU settings - 8:05
Storage settings - 8:20
Name of the VM - 8:30
Looking at the virtual machine properties - 8:42
Changing boot options - 9:03
Looking at the default network settings - 9:23
Changing the display settings - 9:33
Booting Windows Server 2022 in KVM - 10:00
Concluding thoughts on KVM virtualization - 10:24
Take a look at my written writeup of how to Install KVM in Ubuntu 22.04 here:
virtualizationhowto.com/2022/09/install-kvm-ubuntu-22-04-step-by-step
How to create a Rancher node template using an Ubuntu cloud image:
virtualizationhowto.com/2022/05/rancher-node-template-vmware-esxi-ubuntu-cloud-image
Install K3s on Ubuntu with K3D in Docker:
virtualizationhowto.com/2022/04/install-k3s-on-ubuntu-with-k3d-in-docker
Using a simple Ubuntu Server machine, we can install a free and open source hypervisor that is used by the likes of Amazon Web Services to run their EC2 instances. KVM is a great platform to play around with virtualization and the installation and configuration of the hypervisor is straightforward and easy. We take a look at installing KVM and configuring a new virtual machine running in KVM.
Video sponsor: Cameyo Virtual Application Delivery platform. One of the coolest application delivery platforms I have seen:
cameyo.com
Subscribe to the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCrxcWtpd1IGHG9RbD_9380A?sub_confirmation=1
My blog:
virtualizationhowto.com
_____________________________________________________
Social Media:
twitter.com/vspinmaster
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/brandon-lee-vht
Github:
github.com/brandonleegit
Introduction to KVM virtualization - 0:00
Today's sponsor - Cameyo Virtual App Delivery - 1:11
Looking at the requirements for enabling KVM virtualization - 2:10
Talking about nested virtualization - 2:44
Verifying the CPU requirements from the command line - 2:55
Talking about the one-line install of KVM - 3:53
Covering the command to install the KVM components - 4:05
KVM installation completed successfully, verifying KVM installation from the command line - 4:50
Discussing the Ubuntu workstation management machine and Virtual Machine Manager - 5:26
Looking at the command to install Virtual Machine Manager - 5:48
Adding a new connection to the new KVM hypervisor - 6:13
Successfully connected - 6:48
Creating the first virtual machine 6:52
Starting the new virtual machine wizard - 6:58
Browsing to the CDROM image - 7:22
Choosing the operating system - 7:45
Memory and CPU settings - 8:05
Storage settings - 8:20
Name of the VM - 8:30
Looking at the virtual machine properties - 8:42
Changing boot options - 9:03
Looking at the default network settings - 9:23
Changing the display settings - 9:33
Booting Windows Server 2022 in KVM - 10:00
Concluding thoughts on KVM virtualization - 10:24
Take a look at my written writeup of how to Install KVM in Ubuntu 22.04 here:
virtualizationhowto.com/2022/09/install-kvm-ubuntu-22-04-step-by-step
How to create a Rancher node template using an Ubuntu cloud image:
virtualizationhowto.com/2022/05/rancher-node-template-vmware-esxi-ubuntu-cloud-image
Install K3s on Ubuntu with K3D in Docker:
virtualizationhowto.com/2022/04/install-k3s-on-ubuntu-with-k3d-in-docker
