Install Virtualizor KVM on Ubuntu 22.04 in 4 Steps

Install Virtualizor KVM on Ubuntu 22.04 with this step-by-step guide. Our Expert Virtualizor Support is just a click away.

How to Install Virtualizor KVM on Ubuntu 22.04 in 4 Steps

Virtualizor is a powerful web-based VPS control panel from Softaculous that supports KVM, Xen, OpenVZ, and other virtualization technologies.

Today, we will walk through installing Virtualizor on a server running Ubuntu 22.04.

Before diving into the installation, make sure the setup meets the following requirements:

• A VPS or Dedicated Server running Ubuntu 22.04 (64-bit)
• Root access or a user with sudo privileges
• A separate storage partition (recommended) for VPS provisioning
• A valid Virtualizor license (trial or paid).

If you’re unsure whether KVM is enabled on your server, follow this guide to enable KVM on Ubuntu 22.04.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Install Ubuntu 22.04

First, we install Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (22.04.5 64-bit) on the server. During the installation, we can accept most default options.

Furthermore, allocate at least 4 GB for swap and 1 GB for /boot for disk partitioning. Allocate the remaining space for / (root).

Step 2: Prepare the OS Environment

Once Ubuntu is installed, please connect to the server via SSH using the credentials we created during setup.

1. Since Ubuntu doesn’t enable the root account by default, we need to set a root password:

   sudo su
   
   passwd

   Enter a secure password twice when prompted.
2. Then, run the following command to update and upgrade the system packages:

   apt update && apt upgrade -y
3. To allow root login, open the SSH configuration file:

   nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config
4. Then, find the line starting with `PermitRootLogin` and set it to:

   PermitRootLogin yes
5. Now, save the file and restart the SSH service:

   service sshd restart

Step 3: Install Virtualizor KVM

Before continuing, we must ensure that we have a valid Virtualizor license linked to the server’s IP.

1. So, switch to the root directory and download the Virtualizor install script:

   cd /root/ && wget -N http://files.virtualizor.com/install.sh
   
   chmod 0755 install.sh
   
   

   Now, launch the installer with the email we used to obtain the license:

   ./install.sh email=admin@example.com kernel=kvm

   If you’re setting up bridged networking, refer to our detailed guide on configuring a Virtualizor KVM bridge to ensure proper network functionality.
2. Then, keep an eye on the installation log and catch any errors by running:

   tail -f /root/virtualizor.log

Step 4: Reboot and Access the Virtualizor Admin Panel

After the installation is complete, reboot the server:

shutdown -r now

After reboot, open a browser and go to:

https://your-server-ip:4085

Now, log in to the Virtualizor Admin Panel using the credentials set during installation.

We now have Virtualizor installed and ready to use on Ubuntu 22.04. From the admin panel, we can easily configure storage, create virtual machines, and manage the virtualization environment.

If you encounter issues like errors during VM migration or cloning, check out this helpful guide on Virtualizor error: migration or clone task fails.

Are you planning to install Virtualizor on a different OS, like AlmaLinux? We’ve also covered the commands to set up Virtualizor on AlmaLinux to help you.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to install Virtualizor KVM on Ubuntu 22.04 in 4 steps.