Build a VPS Host with Ubuntu Server 8.10 and KVM: KVM Configuration (Page 1)

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Download an ISO install image for the Linux ditribution you wish to install as your first virtual private server. Most mainstream distributions will run in a virtual machine without any problems, but you should check the KVM distribution compatibility list to be sure your choice is supported. Copy the ISO image to your home directory on your server (using either sftp or your client's graphical SSH interface). Run the following command in an SSH session on your server to continue.

sudo virt-manager

You'll be greeted by the Virtual Machine Manager application running over SSH to your workstation. Right-click on "localhost" and click "Connect", followed by "New" to get started.

Name your system something sensible and click "Forward" to continue, and click "Forward" again after selecting the CPU architecture for your system.

Choose your install ISO image as the installation media for your new virtual machine.

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