I've been having a terrible time trying to create a machine with Firmware UEFI instead of Bios. Your hint to check the json files led me to the one without Secure Boot, and that fixed my issues. The initial problem was that the basic "UEFI" selection would send me into a UEFI shell that had no commands, no exit, and basically an end that required I pull the power cord to get out of it. Yeah, it was really that bad.... It literally locked my machine up every time. Your hint about the firmware files was the answer I've been hunting for, and your tutorials are a must-have for anyone wanting to get into the nuts and bolts of these systems.
Yeah. Sometimes virtual UEFI firmware causes issues, especially if the distribution you're attempting to install does not support secure boot. I'm glad you were able to resolve your issue.
Thanks for this amazing tutorial! I would be very interested in a tutorial that explains how to do everything you've done here using only shell commands, so it can be easily automated.
Nice presentation. At 24:01 about virtual disk properties, what would be the best option for a Windows Server Vm acting as an Active Directory / DNS / DHCP? I currently set it as write back. Also like a Pro title without pci/pci-e passthrough?
According to my understanding, writeback is not safe. If the host fails, the virtual machine loses its data. In my opinion, the recommended option is still 'none'. Check this link for more information: doc.opensuse.org/documentation/leap/virtualization/html/book-virtualization/cha-cachemodes.html
simply the best qemu tutorial i have seen yet, this is exactly what i needed. so much explained to me. though i have a question, maybe you know this more than i do, when i change my mouse driver to a different one in my windows 11 virtual machine from ps2 compatible device to microsoft ps2 device it prompts for a restart but after restrting its always set back to ps2 device. i am unable to change my mouse driver to microsoft ps2 device and therefore not use my sidebuttons, in the xml file it says "" which i believe is the cause of it setting back to ps2 compatible device and not letting me switch drivers. though i am not entirely sure. i dont know what the bus name for the "microsoft ps2 mouse " driver. have you had any issues with sidebuttons on your vms?
The XML configuration is fine. If you use a PS2 mouse, it will be added automatically. To see more options, click 'Add Hardware' -> 'Input'. For additional information, click this link as well: libvirt.org/formatdomain.html#input-devices. Since I don't have a gaming mouse, I cannot perform any tests. The setting, in my opinion, should be made in Windows 11.
Can any of you tell me what could be the problem and what could be the reason for receiving the following error after these steps have been made, please? So, I have managed to install the virtual machine qemu/KVM, services are running. I have selected the ISO and it starts booting then I get an error that says; No bootable device. I am completely out of clues. Running Linux Mint and the OS I am trying to install is MacOS Snow Leopard 10.6/ this is what I have selected in the menu after selecting the ISO.
Trying to change resolution in OVMF Settings, but keep getting the error: Submit Fail for form: OVMF Settings. Press D to discard changes. Press G to go to this form. Any idea what could be the problem. Google wasn't very helpful. Thanks mate!
I'm trying to run rare and ancient operating systems (OPENSTEP and BeOS so far) and I've found that Virtualbox is far easier to set up in those cases. Also, there is a build of Virtualbox that uses KVM as a backend instead of the Vbox backend. You still can benefit from the Extension Pack, you also still have to add yourself to the vboxusers group to actually do anything, but there's no need for the kernel modules and it doesn't get in the way of KVM/QEMU the way Virtualbox normally does (or gets in the way of Hyper-V and thus WSL on Windows) Not sure how you'd install it in other distros, but it is in the AUR (because _of course_ I run (an) Arch (based distro) btw!
where do i find that KVM Vbox build? i'm not very good at compiling, but i have done it for simple projects before. i've had much better luck with graphics drivers in Vbox than QEMU.
@@xymaryai8283 Well, as I mentioned, it's in the AUR, it might also be on a Git repository somewhere but seeing as there's no virtualbox-kvm-bin in the AUR, you probably will have to compile it yourself.
“Enable shared memory” is not for “sharing files”! It enables sharing memory so when you have multiple VMs using same kernel, for example, only one copy is needed, so it does save memory, but does not share “files”.
This is the BEST tutorial I've ever seen on UA-cam. Thank you very much and God bless mate!
Glad it helped!
you're really doing great effort hope to continue and make lots of vids explaining about linux topics
Thank you for your support. I will definitely keep creating videos on various topics related to Linux.
Thank you for your guide, you explain all the options very well! Subscribed 😃👍
Awesome, thank you!
I've been having a terrible time trying to create a machine with Firmware UEFI instead of Bios. Your hint to check the json files led me to the one without Secure Boot, and that fixed my issues. The initial problem was that the basic "UEFI" selection would send me into a UEFI shell that had no commands, no exit, and basically an end that required I pull the power cord to get out of it. Yeah, it was really that bad.... It literally locked my machine up every time. Your hint about the firmware files was the answer I've been hunting for, and your tutorials are a must-have for anyone wanting to get into the nuts and bolts of these systems.
Yeah. Sometimes virtual UEFI firmware causes issues, especially if the distribution you're attempting to install does not support secure boot. I'm glad you were able to resolve your issue.
Thank you! These videos are amazing... Thorough, concise, and great explanations.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this amazing tutorial! I would be very interested in a tutorial that explains how to do everything you've done here using only shell commands, so it can be easily automated.
Check the man pages for virt-builder and virt-sysprep. I think it will be useful for automation and scripting.
Really good video's, keep them coming! :)
Thanks, will do!
amazing so clearly and easy to understand...love the videos
Glad you like them!
Muchas gracias, excelente tutorial sobre KVM, me ayudaste en muchas cosas que desconocía. 🤗🤓
You’re most welcome.
i always wait new video from this channel 😊
Hope you enjoyed it!
@@SysGuides absolutly. big thanks for your dedicated efforts.
Was able to fix display resolution easy following this. Cheers. Do you have any info on making full use of multi-monitors VM?
Nice job!!! Thank you.
You’re most welcome.
Great tutorial and channel, thank you for your dedication. subscribers +1
Thanks for the sub!
Nice presentation. At 24:01 about virtual disk properties, what would be the best option for a Windows Server Vm acting as an Active Directory / DNS / DHCP? I currently set it as write back.
Also like a Pro title without pci/pci-e passthrough?
According to my understanding, writeback is not safe. If the host fails, the virtual machine loses its data. In my opinion, the recommended option is still 'none'.
Check this link for more information:
doc.opensuse.org/documentation/leap/virtualization/html/book-virtualization/cha-cachemodes.html
simply the best qemu tutorial i have seen yet, this is exactly what i needed. so much explained to me. though i have a question, maybe you know this more than i do, when i change my mouse driver to a different one in my windows 11 virtual machine from ps2 compatible device to microsoft ps2 device it prompts for a restart but after restrting its always set back to ps2 device.
i am unable to change my mouse driver to microsoft ps2 device and therefore not use my sidebuttons, in the xml file it says "" which i believe is the cause of it setting back to ps2 compatible device and not letting me switch drivers. though i am not entirely sure. i dont know what the bus name for the "microsoft ps2 mouse " driver. have you had any issues with sidebuttons on your vms?
The XML configuration is fine. If you use a PS2 mouse, it will be added automatically. To see more options, click 'Add Hardware' -> 'Input'. For additional information, click this link as well: libvirt.org/formatdomain.html#input-devices. Since I don't have a gaming mouse, I cannot perform any tests. The setting, in my opinion, should be made in Windows 11.
Man your videos are gems
I am so glad they were helpful!
Can any of you tell me what could be the problem and what could be the reason for receiving the following error after these steps have been made, please? So, I have managed to install the virtual machine qemu/KVM, services are running. I have selected the ISO and it starts booting then I get an error that says; No bootable device. I am completely out of clues. Running Linux Mint and the OS I am trying to install is MacOS Snow Leopard 10.6/ this is what I have selected in the menu after selecting the ISO.
Trying to change resolution in OVMF Settings, but keep getting the error: Submit Fail for form: OVMF Settings. Press D to discard changes. Press G to go to this form. Any idea what could be the problem. Google wasn't very helpful. Thanks mate!
I'm trying to run rare and ancient operating systems (OPENSTEP and BeOS so far) and I've found that Virtualbox is far easier to set up in those cases.
Also, there is a build of Virtualbox that uses KVM as a backend instead of the Vbox backend. You still can benefit from the Extension Pack, you also still have to add yourself to the vboxusers group to actually do anything, but there's no need for the kernel modules and it doesn't get in the way of KVM/QEMU the way Virtualbox normally does (or gets in the way of Hyper-V and thus WSL on Windows)
Not sure how you'd install it in other distros, but it is in the AUR (because _of course_ I run (an) Arch (based distro) btw!
where do i find that KVM Vbox build? i'm not very good at compiling, but i have done it for simple projects before. i've had much better luck with graphics drivers in Vbox than QEMU.
@@xymaryai8283 Well, as I mentioned, it's in the AUR, it might also be on a Git repository somewhere but seeing as there's no virtualbox-kvm-bin in the AUR, you probably will have to compile it yourself.
@@GeoNeilUK oh heh, i don't know how i missed that, i guess its time to do that switch to EndeavourOS
Cool 👍🏻 Thanks 😉
Any time!
Any time!
“Enable shared memory” is not for “sharing files”!
It enables sharing memory so when you have multiple VMs using same kernel, for example, only one copy is needed, so it does save memory, but does not share “files”.
Thank you..... do you happen have a github repo
github.com/SysGuides. But I haven't created a repo yet.
Thank you ....@@SysGuides
Can we get Ubuntu/Debian type content, or vmware workstation networking?
Sure.
I dont like that AI voice.
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your real voice is better imho, don't use some AI generated garbage.