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Steps to Connect to the Graphical Console for a Guest VM in KVM

by | Jun 1, 2024

While connecting to the graphical console for a guest VM in KVM, we can use tools like virt-manager, virsh, or spice. Read the article to know more. With our Server Support, we’re here to help.

Connecting to the Graphical Console for a Guest VM in KVM

Connecting to a VM’s graphical interface lets us use it as if we were sitting in front of a physical machine. This is useful for tasks like setting up the OS, troubleshooting, or using GUI apps.

Steps to Connect to a VM’s Graphical Console

1. Initially, we must ensure KVM is set up on the Linux host.

2. Set up additional packages:

kvm connecting to graphical console for guest

 

3. Now, use virt-manager or virsh to start the VM.

4. To connect to the Graphical Console:

i. Using Virt-Manager:

Open virt-manager.

Select the VM and click “Open” or “Connect” to access its graphical console.

ii. Using a VNC Client:

Install a VNC client like virt-viewer:

kvm connecting to graphical console for guest

Find the VNC address:

kvm connecting to graphical console for guest

Connect using virt-viewer:

kvm connecting to graphical console for guest

5. Then, use the mouse and keyboard to interact with the VM’s desktop just like a physical machine.

6. When finished, disconnect from the console. Shut down the VM if needed using virt-manager or virsh:

kvm connecting to graphical console for guest

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Conclusion

To sum up, this process from our Experts lets us easily manage and interact with the VM’s graphical environment.

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