Welcome to the guide on creating a virtual machine using Cockpit in Ubuntu 23.10. Cockpit is a web-based server management tool that allows you to perform various system tasks, including creating and managing virtual machines. Follow the steps below to set up a virtual machine on your Ubuntu server using Cockpit.
If you are wondering how to setup Ubuntu, check out their website here!
Step 1: Accessing Cockpit
Ensure that Cockpit is installed on your Ubuntu 23.10 server. You can access Cockpit by opening a web browser and navigating to:
https://your-server-ip:9090Replace “your-server-ip” with the actual IP address of your Ubuntu server.
Step 2: Logging in to Cockpit
Enter your system credentials to log in to Cockpit.
Step 3: Navigating to Virtual Machines
Once logged in, navigate to the “Virtual Machines” section in the Cockpit dashboard.
Step 4: Creating a Virtual Machine
Click on the “Create VM” button to start the virtual machine creation process.
Step 5: Configure Virtual Machine Settings
Fill in the required information such as the VM name, operating system, memory, and storage settings. You can also specify the installation source for the operating system.
In my case, I am going to use Kali Linux where I use the download link from the Kali Linux website.
Step 6: Begin the Installation
Click “Create” to start the virtual machine installation process. Then use the VNC viewer to use the VM.
Step 7: Monitor the Installation
Monitor the installation progress and wait for the virtual machine to be created.
Step 8: Accessing the Virtual Machine
Once the installation is complete, you can access and manage your virtual machine from the Cockpit dashboard.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully created a virtual machine using Cockpit on Ubuntu 23.10.
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