Virtualize SQL Server with KVM

Install KVM and libvirt on Debian or Ubuntu, enable the service and add your user to the libvirt and kvm groups, before virtualizing SQL Server.

Installing KVM on Debian/Ubuntu

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y qemu-kvm libvirt-daemon-system libvirt-clients bridge-utils virt-manager

sudo systemctl enable --now libvirtd

Add your user to the libvirt and kvm groups:

sudo usermod -aG libvirt $USER
sudo usermod -aG kvm $USER

Log out and back in to apply the change.