How to Install KVM on VMware
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) on VMware. KVM is a popular open-source virtualization solution that allows you to run multiple virtual machines on a single physical host.
Before we begin, please make sure you have a VMware virtual machine up and running. You can download the latest version of VMware from their official website and create a new virtual machine using the instructions provided.
Step 1: Enable Nested Virtualization
The first step in installing KVM on VMware is to enable nested virtualization. Nested virtualization allows you to run a virtual machine inside another virtual machine. To enable nested virtualization in VMware, follow these steps:
- Shut down the VMware virtual machine
- Right-click on the virtual machine and select “Edit Settings”
- Go to the “Options” tab and select “Advanced” under the “Settings” section
- Check the box next to “Enable Nested Virtualization”
- Click “OK” to save the settings
Once nested virtualization is enabled, you can proceed with the installation of KVM on VMware.
Step 2: Install KVM on VMware
Now that nested virtualization is enabled, you can start installing KVM on VMware. Follow these steps to install KVM:
- Open a terminal window on your VMware virtual machine
- Run the following command to install KVM:
sudo apt install qemu-kvm libvirt-daemon-system libvirt-clients bridge-utils - Enter your password when prompted
- Wait for the installation to complete
Once KVM is installed, you can start using it to create and manage virtual machines on your VMware host.
Step 3: Create a Virtual Machine with KVM
With KVM installed on VMware, you can now create a virtual machine using the following steps:
- Open a terminal window on your VMware virtual machine
- Run the following command to create a new virtual machine:
virt-install --name=vm1 --ram=2048 --vcpus=2 --disk path=/var/lib/libvirt/images/vm1.img,size=20 --os-variant=ubuntu20.04 --network bridge=br0 --graphics none --console pty,target_type=serial - Wait for the virtual machine creation process to finish
Once the virtual machine is created, you can start and manage it using KVM commands.
That’s it! You have successfully installed KVM on VMware and created a virtual machine using KVM. You can now start exploring the various features and capabilities of KVM for your virtualization needs.
We hope this guide has been helpful in getting you started with KVM on VMware. If you have any questions or run into any issues during the installation process, feel free to reach out to us for assistance.