How to create a linux virtual machine.

📰 Dev.to · samuel eze

Learn to create a Linux virtual machine in simple steps and understand its benefits

beginner Published 15 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install a virtualization software such as VirtualBox or VMware
  2. Download a Linux distribution ISO file
  3. Create a new virtual machine and configure its settings
  4. Install the Linux operating system on the virtual machine
  5. Configure the network settings and test the connection
Who Needs to Know This

DevOps teams and developers can benefit from this tutorial to set up a Linux environment for testing and development purposes

Key Insight

💡 Virtualization allows you to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine

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