virtualization-with-kvm-on-a-debian-squeeze-server

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  1. xstation108

    xstation108 New Member

    What to know how to install kvm debian bullseye so that l can install debian as a second instance on a dedicated server

    Thankyou
     
    Last edited: Apr 17, 2026
  2. ahrasis

    ahrasis Well-Known Member HowtoForge Supporter

    For Debian Bullseye, the official virtualization stack is based on QEMU + KVM + libvirt, so to install KVM on a Debian Bullseye dedicated server and run a second Debian instance as a VM, you mainly need:
    1. CPU virtualization support enabled (VT-x or AMD-V)
    2. KVM/QEMU packages
    3. A bridge network (so the VM can have its own IP)
    4. Storage for the VM disk
    5. A way to access the VM console (virt-manager, virsh, or VNC)

    I personally am using Proxmox PVE for that, and it is basically based on Debian, except it has and uses its repositories, making it an OS on its own. In the older days, one may convert a Debian to it, but I would prefer to install Proxmox PVE clean. Here is the old official guide: https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_11_Bullseye
     

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