How to Install LXC on Kali Linux Latest

LXC is a Linux-based operating system-level virtualization solution that allows users to run multiple isolated Linux containers on a single host system. In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to install LXC on Kali Linux latest version.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you meet the following prerequisites:

• Kali Linux latest version is installed
• You have root access or sudo privileges on the system

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update the system using the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install LXC Package

Next, we need to install the LXC package using the following command:

sudo apt install lxc -y

Step 3: Check LXC Installation

After the installation completes, we can check if LXC is installed successfully by running the command:

lxc-info

The output should show the LXC version number, as well as some other information about the LXC installation.

Step 4: Create a New LXC Container

To create a new LXC container, use the following command:

sudo lxc-create -t download -n CNT_NAME

Replace CNT_NAME with the name of your container. This command will download a new image of the container from the default OS template.

Step 5: Start the LXC Container

To start the container, use the following command:

sudo lxc-start -n CNT_NAME

Replace CNT_NAME with the name of your container.

Step 6: Access the LXC Container

To access the LXC container, use the following command:

sudo lxc-console -n CNT_NAME

This will take you to the console of the container.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to install LXC on Kali Linux latest version. You can now create and start the LXC container and access it with the console.