Linux KVM

KVM (for Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a full virtualization solution for Linux on x86 hardware containing virtualization extensions (Intel VT or AMD-V).

How to reset forgotten root password for Linux KVM qcow2 image/vm

Posted on in Categories , , , last updated February 10, 2018

I have Debian Linux VM running on KVM. I think I forgotten the password for the root account and I am no longer able to run ‘su -‘ command. How do I reset the password for the root account for KVM VM which is in qcow2 format?
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How to install KVM server on Debian Linux 9 Headless Server

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Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is a virtualization module for the Linux kernel that turns it into a hypervisor. How can I install KVM with bridged networking, setup guest operating system as the back-end virtualization technology for non-graphic Debain Linux 9.x server?
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How to add ssh key to qcow2 Linux cloud images using virt-sysprep

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I have installed and setup KVM server on an Ubuntu Linux. I downloaded various .qcow2 cloud images. How do I setup public ssh keys for downloaded CentOS/FreeBSD/Ubuntu cloud images using virt-sysprep?
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