KVM install

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KVM install

27 July 2020, 15:17:51

Hello, can someone help me installing KVM and virt-manager on Artix? I'm new to this distro and couldn't install it by myself. Thanks!

Re: KVM install

Reply #1 – 27 July 2020, 15:50:16

At which point are you stuck?

The guide in the arch wiki should be applicable: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/QEMU#Installation

Re: KVM install

Reply #2 – 27 July 2020, 15:53:29

I don't know how to enable/start/restart services with runit. I'm familiar with systemd's systemctl and yet don't know the alternative to this

Re: KVM install

Reply #3 – 27 July 2020, 15:56:35

The packages are already installed?

For runit usage, you may have a look at the Artix Wiki or this comprehensive faq.

Re: KVM install

Reply #4 – 27 July 2020, 16:01:41

I was following this tutorial https://computingforgeeks.com/complete-installation-of-kvmqemu-and-virt-manager-on-arch-linux-and-manjaro/ . Following the steps, and using the commands for runit instead of systemctl should work, right?

Re: KVM install

Reply #5 – 27 July 2020, 16:14:12

I think so, but I don't use kvm / virt-manager or runit.

In any case, it will not work if the services are not activated and running.

Re: KVM install

Reply #6 – 27 July 2020, 16:47:03

I couldn't get it working. Do you have any alternatives for virtualization on Artix?

Re: KVM install

Reply #7 – 27 July 2020, 19:56:39

I've got KVM running on Artix with runit, and can confirm it works flawlessly.

For KVM on runit install package libvirt-runit

To start the services run:

ln -s /etc/runit/sv/libvirtd /run/runit/service
sv up libvirtd

ln -s /etc/runit/sv/virtlogd /run/runit/service
sv up virtlogd

In case you have issues/questions just update this thread.

Re: KVM install

Reply #8 – 14 March 2021, 22:31:00

Quote from: Artist – on 27 July 2020, 19:56:39

I've got KVM running on Artix with runit, and can confirm it works flawlessly.

For KVM on runit install package libvirt-runit

To start the services run:

ln -s /etc/runit/sv/libvirtd /run/runit/service
sv up libvirtd

ln -s /etc/runit/sv/virtlogd /run/runit/service
sv up virtlogd

In case you have issues/questions just update this thread.

Hello, i have tried "sv up virtlogd" but i get the following:
"warning: libvirtd: unable to open supervise/ok: file does not exist"

Is there any complete tutorial for Artix i can search to instal KVM? or how do i solve that?