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2. Check if the 'virtualization parameters' are enabled on BIOS using | 2. Check if the 'virtualization parameters' are enabled on BIOS using | ||
{{UserCmd|command=LC_ALL=C lscpu | grep Virtualization}} | |||
3. How much memory I have. Check the RAM and verify that is at least 4GB. | 3. How much memory I have. Check the RAM and verify that is at least 4GB. | ||
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From terminal: | From terminal: | ||
{{UserCmd|command=sudo pacman -S --needed virt-manager qemu-desktop libvirt edk2-ovmf dnsmasq iptables-nft}} | |||
For TPM support: | For TPM support: | ||
{{UserCmd|command=sudo pacman -S --asdeps swtpm}} | |||
Enable and start service | Enable and start service | ||
{{UserCmd|command=sudo systemctl enable libvirtd.service}} | |||
Add user to ''libvirt,'' ''libvirt-qemu'' and ''kvm'' groups to use the '''system'''-level virtual machines (qemu:///system). | |||
Add user to ''libvirt,'' ''libvirt-qemu'' and ''kvm'' groups to use the '''system'''-level virtual machines (qemu:///system) | {{UserCmd|command=sudo usermod -a -G libvirt,libvirt-qemu,kvm $USER}} | ||
Note that you will need to restart userspace for the groups to become active. To restart userspace | |||
{{UserCmd|command=systemctl soft-reboot}} | |||
{{note| | {{note| | ||
# You don't need this step to run system-level virtual machines. However, virt-manager will prompt for sudoer's password when launch if the user is not in the ''libvirt'' group | # You don't need this step to run system-level virtual machines. However, virt-manager will prompt for sudoer's password when launch if the user is not in the ''libvirt'' group | ||
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3. You need directory pools to store the disk images of virtual machines or the ISO file of CD/DVD. Double click qemu/kvm, go on storage and add by clicking + the path to the folder where you have the iso and the folder where create the virtual machine. | 3. You need directory pools to store the disk images of virtual machines or the ISO file of CD/DVD. Double click qemu/kvm, go on storage and add by clicking + the path to the folder where you have the iso and the folder where create the virtual machine. | ||
{{BoxInfo|tip| | {{BoxInfo|tip|Advice: use a different partition than the root. In case you need to reinstall your operating system you don't lose the VM that already ready-to-start.}} | ||
4. Click on create a new virtual machine: select '''Local install media (ISO image or CDROM)''', and select the installation ISO image and OS type (if not detected). | 4. Click on create a new virtual machine: select '''Local install media (ISO image or CDROM)''', and select the installation ISO image and OS type (if not detected). | ||
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For example, my CPU has 1 socket, 8 cores, and 16 threads in total. The automatic topology assigns 4 sockets, 1 core, and 1 thread to my guest. After changing it to 1 socket, 4 cores, and 1 thread, the performance increases significantly. | For example, my CPU has 1 socket, 8 cores, and 16 threads in total. The automatic topology assigns 4 sockets, 1 core, and 1 thread to my guest. After changing it to 1 socket, 4 cores, and 1 thread, the performance increases significantly. | ||
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=Windows 11= | |||
Windows Setup provides for setting up virtual Windows system for lab purpose. It can be for testing software or for pentesting. | |||
For a continued use of Windows you will need a valid license key to run a virtualized Windows. | |||
==Prepare== | |||
* Create a new virtual machine | |||
* Select a Windows 11 ISO file | |||
* Accept the defaults clicking Next until you reach the final screen | |||
* Tick the box Customize configuration before install and click Finish | |||
* In the Overview pane - set vm firmware to BIOS and click Apply | |||
* Click the button Begin Installation | |||
==Installer== | |||
Before starting the installer press ShiftF10 so launch the Windows Cmd utility and launch regedit. | |||
* Expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup | |||
* Add new key named LabConfig | |||
* Add new DWORD value with name BypassTPMCheck and change the value to 1. | |||
* Add new DWORD value with name BypassRAMCheck and change the value to 1. | |||
* Add new DWORD value with name BypassSecureBootCheck and change the value to 1. | |||
Close the registry editor and exit the shell, then continue the installer | |||
==Final Setup== | |||
During last stage the installer will insist in network access but you may want use a local account instead of the required Microsoft account. | |||
This can be disabled using the Cmd utility ShiftF10 | |||
This can be disabled using the Cmd utility ShiftF10 | |||
* enter OOBE\BYPASSNRO and press Enter | |||
* close the Cmd utility | |||
* back in the setup window click I don't have internet | |||
= References = | = References = | ||