# Installing LXD Hypervisor

# Installation

Install snapd package

sudo apt update -y && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install snapd -y

Install lxd package via snap

sudo snap install lxd

Add user to lxd group

sudo usermod -a -G lxd <user>

# Initial Configuration

lxd init

# Basic Administration

To create your first container, simple run the following command. Note that you can leave the container_name optional if you like.

lxc launch images:debian/stretch/amd64 <container_name>

To view a list of containers you have:

lxc list

To access your container:

lxc exec <container_name> -- /bin/bash

To stop your container:

lxc stop <container_name>

To delete your container:

lxc delete <container_name>

# Relevant sources:

https://linuxcontainers.org/lxd/getting-started-cli/