KVM, short for Kernel-based Virtual Machine is an open-source type 1 hypervisor (bare metal hypervisor) that is integrated into the Linux kernel. In doing so, it allows you to create virtual computers also known as virtual machines off of the virtualized elements, and each virtual machine, also known as a guest, runs independently from the host system. The hypervisor creates an abstraction layer over computer hardware and virtualizes various components of the system including but not limited to memory, processor, storage, USB devices, etc. Virtualization is the abstraction of a computer’s hardware resources using a software application known as a hypervisor. Whether you are a seasoned IT expert, a programmer, or an IT novice, virtualization can be one of your greatest friends.

Virtualization is one of the most widely used technologies both in enterprise and home environments.

Brief: In this guide, we explore how to install QEMU/KVM on Ubuntu in order to create virtual machines.