How to install QEMU KVM

  devops, linux

# be root
sudo su
apt install bridge-utils qemu-kvm virtinst libvirt-daemon virt-manager -y


# check
kvm-ok


# add yourself to the libvirt group
sudo usermod -G libvirt -a $USER


# exit and re-connect your shell

# start virt-manager (use Xming and X11 forwarding if needed, this is a GUI app)
virt-manager
# if you're in the libvirt group, it should be connected without errors

# use virt manager to create your new VMs