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How to Install KVM/QEMU and Virt-Manager on Ubuntu: High-Performance Type-1 Virtualization

By IT From Zero November 6, 2026

Install and master KVM/QEMU with Virt-Manager on Ubuntu: set up high-performance VMs, configure bridged networking on your LAN, and manage remote hosts securely over SSH.

Fedora

Comprehensive Guide to GPU Passthrough (VFIO/IOMMU) on Fedora Workstation

By IT From Zero October 5, 2026

A step-by-step guide to setting up GPU Passthrough (VFIO/IOMMU) on Fedora Workstation for Windows KVM/QEMU VMs, achieving over 97% of native GPU performance.

Centos

Production-Ready KVM/QEMU Setup on CentOS Stream 9: Bridge Network, SELinux, and firewalld Done Right

By IT From Zero June 30, 2026

A default KVM setup is easy — but production requires more. This article focuses on three commonly overlooked areas: bridge networking with nmcli instead of the default NAT, proper SELinux context configuration instead of disabling it, and firewalld FORWARD rules to get VM traffic working. Includes remote Virt-Manager management over SSH and troubleshooting common errors.

Fedora

KVM/QEMU on Fedora Workstation with Virt-manager: Creating, Managing, and Optimizing Linux and Windows Virtual Machines

By IT From Zero June 13, 2026

A complete guide to setting up KVM/QEMU on Fedora Workstation with Virt-manager, from installation to performance tuning. Covers creating Linux and Windows 11 VMs with VirtIO drivers, CPU pinning, snapshots, and common SELinux troubleshooting.

Virtualization

How to Remotely Manage KVM Virtual Machines with the virt-manager GUI

By IT From Zero March 9, 2026

Fixing bugs on a KVM server late at night using only the virsh command line? There's a better way! This guide shows how to use virt-manager to remotely manage KVM VMs via SSH, providing an intuitive GUI to handle incidents faster and more effectively.