REUPLOAD - How to configure QEMU/KVM Hypervisor and run a VIRTUAL MACHINE (Linux Mint / Ubuntu)

Опубликовано: 12 Март 2026
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Learn how to install QEMU/KVM on Linux Mint or Ubuntu, verify virtualisation support, and configure Virtual Machine Manager to create and manage virtual machines. This step-by-step guide includes tips, tricks and some background information where needed.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:46 Prerequisites, Linux Mint 22 and Ubuntu 24.04
01:08 KVM and availability
01:17 Check if Virtualization is enabled in your Operating System
02:58 Install packages
03:43 Check if things are up and running
04:08 Virtualization Interactive Terminal (virsh)
04:50 Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
05:50 Create the Virtual Machine (first one, FreeBSD)
07:53 Some tips and tricks in Virtual Machine Manager
08:50 Create the Virtual Machine (second one, Zorin OS)
09:48 Virtual Machine is VM-aware
10:15 More tips
10:44 No bootable device
11:56 Virsh list --al
12:03 FreeBSD in Virtual Machine - Mouse not moving

LINKS
How to run WINDOWS 95/98 on QEMU/KVM (Linux Mint / Ubuntu)
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How to SWITCH your Virtual Machine between BIOS and UEFI in VirtualBox (or vice versa)
   • How to SWITCH your Virtual Machine between...  

How to configure QEMU/KVM Hypervisor and run a VIRTUAL MACHINE (Fedora)
   • How to configure QEMU/KVM Hypervisor and r...  

How to FIX your MOUSE pointer in FREEBSD in a Virtual Machine on QEMU/Virtualbox
   • How to FIX your MOUSE pointer in FREEBSD (...  

How to configure a GUI for QUICKEMU Virtual Machine Management (with QUICKGUI)
   • How to configure a GUI for QUICKEMU Virtua...  

How to EXTEND a VIRTUAL hard disk in QEMU/KVM (.qcow2) OUTSIDE of the VM
   • How to EXTEND a VIRTUAL hard disk in QEMU/...  

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DISCLAIMER
The instructions in this video are for informational purposes only. Follow these steps at your own risk. TECHMIMIC cannot be held responsible for any data loss, damage, or issues that may arise. Always back up your data before making any changes.

REAL HUMAN WARNING
Strictly human brain. No AI was harmed during the creation of this video.

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