{"id":2177,"date":"2024-04-11T13:09:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T12:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/?p=2177"},"modified":"2024-08-12T13:13:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T12:13:18","slug":"how-to-install-kvm-on-linux-almalinux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/server\/alma-linux\/how-to-install-kvm-on-linux-almalinux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install KVM on Linux (AlmaLinux)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2180 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-install-KVM-on-Linux-AlmaLinux-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-install-KVM-on-Linux-AlmaLinux-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-install-KVM-on-Linux-AlmaLinux-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-install-KVM-on-Linux-AlmaLinux-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-install-KVM-on-Linux-AlmaLinux-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-install-KVM-on-Linux-AlmaLinux.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">The\u00a0<strong>Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM)<\/strong>\u00a0is a robust virtualization solution for Linux that allows numerous virtual machines to run on a single host system. This overview will walk you through installing KVM on\u00a0<strong>AlmaLinux<\/strong>, a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)-compatible distribution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Users can create and manage virtualized environments with KVM, optimizing resource utilization and increasing server deployment flexibility. The essential steps needed to install KVM on AlmaLinux are covered in this article, ensuring a solid virtualization base.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-install-kvm-on-almalinux-a-step-by-step-guide\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">How to install KVM on AlmaLinux \u2014 a step-by-step guide<\/h2>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">To install KVM on Linux AlmaLinux, you can follow the steps provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-prerequisites\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Prerequisites<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"list\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<ul class=\"list-disc list-outside\">\n<li>Operating system and version: AlmaLinux OS 8.<\/li>\n<li>CPU that supports hardware virtualization (Intel VT-x or AMD-V).<\/li>\n<li>Adequate RAM (4 GB or more is recommended).<\/li>\n<li>Sufficient disk space for virtual machines (at least 20 GB is recommended).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-step-1-verify-if-hardware-virtualization-is-enabled\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Step #1. Verify if hardware virtualization is enabled<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">The first step is determining whether virtualization is enabled on your AlmaLinux system. The virtualization capability is usually enabled in the BIOS of modern computers. Run the following command to ensure that the virtualization capability is enabled:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>egrep -c '(vmx|svm)' \/proc\/cpuinfo<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">If the output is greater than\u00a0<strong><em>0<\/em><\/strong>, the CPU supports hardware virtualization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-step-2-update-your-almalinux-system\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Step #2. Update your AlmaLinux system<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Make sure your system is up to date before you begin installing KVM. To update your package lists and upgrade existing packages, run the following command:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo dnf update<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-step-3-install-kvm\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Step #3. Install KVM<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Install KVM and other KVM administration tools to control the virtual machines when the system update is finished. Run the following command to install the KVM and administration tools:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo dnf install qemu-kvm libvirt libvirt-client virt-top virt-install virt-manager virt-viewer libguestfs-tools<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-step-4-start-and-enable-the-libvirtd-daemon\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Step #4. Start and enable the libvirtd daemon<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Once KVM is installed, run the following commands to start and enable the daemon. The<strong><em>\u00a0libvirtd\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>server-side daemon is a component that manages tasks on virtualized guests, utilizing technologies like Xen, KVM, and ESXi:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo systemctl start libvirtd\r\nsudo systemctl enable libvirtd <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Then, run the following command to check the status of the\u00a0<strong><em>libvirtd<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo systemctl status libvirtd<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-step-5-set-up-the-bridge-interface-optional\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Step #5. Set up the bridge interface (optional)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">You must configure the bridge interface if you want to use bridged networking for VMs. To set up the bridge interface, first edit the bridge interface configuration file:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo nano \/etc\/sysconfig\/network-scripts\/ifcfg-br0<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Add the following information and remember to change it based on your network settings:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>DEVICE=br0\r\nTYPE=Bridge\r\nBOOTPROTO=none\r\nONBOOT=yes\r\nIPADDR=&lt;your_bridge_ip&gt;\r\nNETMASK=&lt;your_netmask&gt;\r\nGATEWAY=&lt;your_gateway&gt;\r\nDNS1=&lt;your_primary_dns&gt;\r\nDNS2=&lt;your_secondary_dns&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Here is an explanation of the values shown above that you will be managing:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"list\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<ul class=\"list-disc list-outside\">\n<li><strong>DEVICE=br0:\u00a0<\/strong>Specifies the name of the bridge interface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TYPE=Bridge:\u00a0<\/strong>Sets the interface type to a bridge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BOOTPROTO=none:\u00a0<\/strong>Disables any automatic IP configuration during boot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ONBOOT=yes:\u00a0<\/strong>Configures the interface to start at boot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IPADDR=:\u00a0<\/strong>Assigns the desired IP address to the bridge interface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NETMASK=:\u00a0<\/strong>Sets the netmask for the bridge interface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GATEWAY=:\u00a0<\/strong>Specifies the gateway for the network.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DNS1=:\u00a0<\/strong>Provides the IP address of your primary DNS server.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DNS2=:<\/strong>\u00a0Provides the IP address of your secondary DNS server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Ensure the values are correct, then save and close the file. Next, edit the Ethernet interface configuration file:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo nano \/etc\/sysconfig\/network-scripts\/ifcfg-eth0<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Add or modify the following information:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>DEVICE=eth0\r\nTYPE=Ethernet\r\nONBOOT=yes\r\nBRIDGE=br0<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Then, save and close the file.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Once everything is finished, restart the network service to reflect the changes. Use the following command to do so:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo systemctl restart network<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-step-6-create-a-virtual-machine-vm\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Step #6. Create a virtual machine (VM)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">To create a virtual machine (VM), run the following\u00a0<strong><em>virt-install<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0command. Assume you wish to create a virtual machine with the name\u00a0<strong><em>AlmaLinux-server<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0using AlmaLinux as the guest operating system:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virt-install --name AlmaLinux-server --ram=2048 --vcpus=2 --cpu host --hvm --\r\ndisk path=\/var\/lib\/libvirt\/images\/almalinuxservervml,size=20 --cdrom \/var\/lib\/libvirt\/boot\/AlmaLinux-8.4-x86_64-DVD.iso --graphics vnc<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Here is an explanation of the values shown above that you will be managing:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"list\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<ul class=\"list-disc list-outside\">\n<li><strong>&#8211;name:\u00a0<\/strong>Specifies the name of the virtual machine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8211;ram:<\/strong>\u00a0Sets the amount of RAM for the virtual machine in megabytes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8211;vcpus:\u00a0<\/strong>Sets the number of virtual CPUs for the virtual machine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8211;hvm:<\/strong>\u00a0The guest (VM) is fully virtualized.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211;<strong>-disk path:<\/strong>\u00a0Specifies the size of the virtual disk.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211;<strong>-cdrom<\/strong>: Points to the path of the installation ISO (replace<strong><em>\u00a0\/path\/to\/alma-linux.iso<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0with the actual path).<\/li>\n<li><strong>size=20:\u00a0<\/strong>The virtual machine&#8217;s disk space in gigabytes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8211;graphics:\u00a0<\/strong>Enables a graphical console for the virtual machine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Depending on your needs, you can change specific settings, like the network configuration and the path of the ISO file. This following command will start an interactive console-based setup where you can configure the VM parameters. Follow the prompts to select a language, keyboard layout, create a user, and complete the installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">After creating the VM, you can connect to its console using a Virtual Network Computing (VNC) viewer or other remote desktop clients. Find the VNC port used by the VM:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh domdisplay AlmaLinux-server<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">It will output something like<strong><em>\u00a0:1<\/em><\/strong>, indicating the VNC display number. Replace\u00a0<strong><em>AlmaLinux-server<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0with your VM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-step-7-test-the-setup-and-configuration\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Step #7. Test the setup and configuration<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Open a VNC viewer on your local machine and connect to the IP address of your AlmaLinux server, specifying the VNC port (for example,\u00a0<strong><em>your-alma-linux-host:5901<\/em><\/strong>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the AlmaLinux installation within the VM. After the installation, you can use the same VNC viewer or\u00a0<strong><em>virt-viewer\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>command to access the VM console:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virt-viewer AlmaLinux-server<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">You can also launch a virtual machine with the\u00a0<strong><em>virt-manager<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0command:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virt-manager<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This command will pop open the Virtual Machine Manager desktop interface as shown:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"image\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;id&quot;:267643,&quot;sizeSlug&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;linkDestination&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2179\" src=\"https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vnc-1-282x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"513\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vnc-1-282x300.webp 282w, https:\/\/hoganhost.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vnc-1.webp 561w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-update-the-kvm\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">How to update the KVM<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Once you install KVM, here is how to update the KVM and related packages. Simply run the following command:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo dnf update qemu-kvm libvirt libvirt-client virt-top virt-install virt-manager virt-viewer libguestfs-tools<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-uninstall-or-remove-the-kvm\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">How to uninstall or remove the KVM<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">To uninstall the KVM and related packages, run the following command:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo dnf remove qemu-kvm libvirt libvirt-client virt-top virt-install virt-manager virt-viewer libguestfs-tools<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This command removes the KVM and related packages but may leave configuration files. If you want to remove those as well:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo dnf autoremove<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">We always think it is important to review the steps for uninstalling the software after learning how to install KVM. We hope this information is helpful to the reader.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<h2 id=\"h-helpful-virtual-shell-virsh-commands\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Helpful virtual shell (virsh) commands<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redhat.com\/sysadmin\/virsh-subcommands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtual shell you use to manage virtual machines<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is called\u00a0<strong><em>virsh<\/em><\/strong>. This section will cover some\u00a0<strong><em>virsh<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0commands you can use to manage a VM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<h2 id=\"h-obtaining-the-available-virsh-commands\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Obtaining the available virsh commands<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">To get the overview of available\u00a0<strong><em>virsh<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0commands issue the following\u00a0<strong><em>virsh &#8211;help<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0command:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>virsh --help<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-listing-the-currently-running-virtual-machines\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Listing the currently running virtual machines<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This\u00a0<strong><em>virsh list\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>command lists the currently running virtual machines:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh list<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-listing-all-virtual-machines-both-running-and-stopped\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Listing all virtual machines both running and stopped<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This\u00a0<strong><em>virsh list &#8211;all\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>command lists all virtual machines, including those that are currently running and those that are stopped:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh list --all<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-showing-virtual-machine-details\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Showing virtual machine details<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This\u00a0<strong><em>virsh dominfo &lt;VM_name&gt;\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>command displays specific details about a virtual machine. Replace\u00a0<strong><em>&lt;VM_name&gt;<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0with your virtual machine&#8217;s name:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh dominfo &lt;VM_name&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-starting-a-virtual-machine\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Starting a virtual machine<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This\u00a0<strong><em>virsh start &lt;VM_name&gt;\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>command starts a stopped virtual machine:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh start &lt;VM_name&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-stopping-a-running-virtual-machine\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Stopping a running virtual machine<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This\u00a0<strong><em>virsh stop &lt;VM_name&gt;<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0command immediately stops the virtual machine. It&#8217;s a forceful action, like pulling the plug on a physical machine. The virtual machine does not go through a clean shutdown process, and there is a potential for data loss or other issues:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh stop &lt;VM_name&gt; <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-gracefully-shutting-down-of-a-virtual-machine\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Gracefully shutting down of a virtual machine<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This\u00a0<strong><em>virsh shutdown &lt;VM_name&gt;<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0command initiates a graceful virtual machine shutdown. It sends an ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Power Button event to the virtual machine, allowing the operating system inside the VM to perform a clean shutdown. The VM&#8217;s operating system is allowed to shut down applications and services gracefully:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh shutdown &lt;VM_name&gt; <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-forcefully-powering-off-a-virtual-machine\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Forcefully powering off a virtual machine<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This\u00a0<strong><em>virsh destroy &lt;VM_name&gt;<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0command forcefully powers off a running virtual machine:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh destroy &lt;VM_name&gt; <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-suspending-a-virtual-machine\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Suspending a virtual machine<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This\u00a0<strong><em>virsh suspend &lt;VM_name&gt;<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0command suspends a running virtual machine:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh suspend &lt;VM_name&gt; <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-resuming-a-suspended-virtual-machine\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Resuming a suspended virtual machine<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This\u00a0<strong><em>virsh resume &lt;VM_name&gt;\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>command resumes a previously suspended virtual machine:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh resume &lt;VM_name&gt; <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-saving-the-state-of-a-virtual-machine\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Saving the state of a virtual machine<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">Replace with the file&#8217;s name where the state will be saved. This\u00a0<strong><em>virsh save &lt;VM_name&gt; &lt;file_name&gt;<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0command saves the current state of a running virtual machine:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh save &lt;VM_name&gt; &lt;file_name&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-restoring-a-virtual-machine-from-a-saved-state\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Restoring a virtual machine from a saved state<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This command restores a virtual machine from a previously saved state:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virsh restore &lt;file_name&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-cloning-a-virtual-machine\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Cloning a virtual machine<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">The\u00a0<strong><em>virt-clone<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0command supports an\u00a0<strong><em>&#8211;auto-clone<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0option to automate the cloning process. The\u00a0<strong><em>&#8211;auto-clone<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0option removes the need to explicitly specify the new virtual machine name and file path. It automatically generates a new name for the cloned virtual machine and chooses a suitable file path for the clone:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo virt-clone --original &lt;VM_name&gt; --auto-clone<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"{&quot;level&quot;:3}\">\n<h3 id=\"h-getting-the-virtual-machine-console-log\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Getting the virtual machine console log<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">This command shows the console log of a virtual machine:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"code\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>virsh console-log &lt;VM_name&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"heading\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<h2 id=\"h-closing-thoughts-on-installing-kvm\" class=\"Heading__SHeading-sc-o0nhd6-0\">Closing thoughts on installing KVM<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">KVM installation on AlmaLinux provides a solid foundation for receiving the benefits of virtualization. Users can efficiently manage and install virtual machines using KVM&#8217;s packages and services, improving server efficiency and resource utilization. This overview has provided the necessary steps to install KVM on AlmaLinux, whether you are a system administrator, developer, or IT enthusiast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">As you investigate KVM&#8217;s possibilities, remember that this technology enables you to build a dynamic and scalable IT infrastructure, thereby contributing to the seamless integration of virtualized environments inside the Linux ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-lw-block-type=\"paragraph\" data-lw-block-attributes=\"\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph__SParagraph-sc-1p2ggqg-0\">We are excited to offer Liquid Web&#8217;s cutting-edge technology, mainly our\u00a0<strong>Private Cloud powered by VMware<\/strong>, designed to install KVM on AlmaLinux smoothly. 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