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On Windows PC which hypervisor do you usually use? VMware or VirtualBox?
In this video I will introduce you to the commonly used QEMU hypervisor on Linux
Because QEMU is optimized for Linux operating system
First you go to qemu.org and download the latest installation for Windows operating system
Try to experience qemu hypervisor on Windows PC and compare it with hypervisors like vmware or virtualbox.
By default qemu works using the command line so you need another software to get the graphical interface
It's Qtemu
qtemu will provide you graphical interface for qemu hypervisor on Windows operating system
After the installation is complete, navigate to the installation folder called Qtemu in the C partition on your computer
You can bring Qtemu's shortcut to the desktop to make it easier to manage virtual machines
I'll change the name so it's easy to remember
You will get a simple graphical interface and few functions
Next, set the path to the qemu installation directory
By default, qemu after installation is stored in the Program Files folder of the Windows operating system
Next you set the path to the qemu img exe file
C Program Files qemu qemu img exe
Next you create a folder to save the virtual machines of the qemu hypervisor
Here I create a new folder called chemo VM on the desktop for you to easily follow
Here I create a new folder called qemu vm on the desktop for you to easily follow
Let's create a new virtual machine with qemu hypervisor
I will create a new virtual machine running the Debian operating system
With the list of operating systems showing you can create virtual machines for both Windows operating systems
Next is setting up the processor, graphics, sound and network
I will choose a processor suitable for my computer and the rest of the settings I choose default
Next is to set up the RAM for the virtual machine, I set up 4GB of RAM for this virtual machine
With the hard drive I set the size to 20GB
The default hard drive type I choose is qcow2, this setting you will not see in vmware and virtualbox hypervisor.
Having created the new virtual machine, I try to start the virtual machine
After 3 tries, the virtual machine still can't start, the reason is why you should continue watching
According to the instructions on qemu's homepage, you need to install additional HAXM for Windows operating system
I followed the steps as follows, first check if virtualization technology is enabled on your BIOS or UEFI.
I have enabled virtualization on my computer because I used vmware before
Turn Windows features on or off
Next is to disable hyper-v on Windows operating system
Need to make sure hyper-v is disabled as instructed
So my computer has definitely disabled hyper-v
Next I will download and install haxm
There are two versions of haxm one for macos, one for windows
Of course I have to download the installation for Windows operating system
After downloading, extract and start the installation
The installation is quite easy, you just need to click Next twice and finally click Finnish
With the installation of HAXM whether our virtual machine can boot or not, or try it
Go back to qemu hypervisor and start the virtual machine
Congratulations virtual machine has successfully started
But can't install Debian operating system on the virtual machine, simply because I have not added the installer to this virtual machine
Set the boot order of the virtual machine
The virtual machine will boot from the first CD and DVD
Next I added the Debian OS installer
I have prepared a Debian installer, it's an iso
Having added the OS installation iso file, I will start the virtual machine one more time
An installation screen appears and I will install Debian 11 for the virtual machine
The installation steps are the same as when installing on other hypervisors like vmware or virtualbox
So I'll fast-forward so you don't have to wait too long
As I observed the installation process is slower than other hypervisors
Virtual machines also run slower than other hypervisors
In my opinion, the qemu hypervisor is not optimized for Windows operating systems and is only suitable for operating systems with low hardware requirements
The graphical interface is simple and functional
If you have a way to optimize qemu hypervisor on Windows, please leave a comment
Thank you for watching and experiencing with me qemu hypervisor on Windows PC