How to install LXD container under KVM or Xen virtual machine

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LXD is a container hypervisor, which allows you to run multiple isolated Linux containers on a single host. If you want to run LXD containers under a KVM or Xen virtual machine, you will need to do the following:

  1. Create a virtual machine: First, you will need to create a new virtual machine using KVM or Xen. You can use tools like virt-manager or XenCenter to create and manage virtual machines.
  2. Install Ubuntu: Next, you will need to install an Ubuntu operating system in the virtual machine. LXD is officially supported on Ubuntu, so it is recommended to use Ubuntu as the base operating system for your virtual machine.
  3. Install LXD: After installing Ubuntu, you will need to install LXD using the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install lxd
  1. Initialize LXD: Once LXD is installed, you will need to initialize it with the following command:
sudo lxd init

This command will guide you through the process of setting up LXD, including selecting a storage backend, network configuration, and security settings.

  1. Start containers: Once LXD is initialized, you can start containers by running the following command:
lxc launch ubuntu:18.04 <container_name>

This will create a new container based on the Ubuntu 18.04 image.

Note: The exact steps for installing LXD in a KVM or Xen virtual machine may vary slightly depending on your setup and configuration. For more information, see the LXD documentation: https://linuxcontainers.org/lxd/docs/.

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