How To Install virt-v2v on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install virt-v2v in AlmaLinux 8. virt-v2v is Convert a virtual machine to run on KVM

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install virt-v2v on AlmaLinux 8.

What is virt-v2v

Virt-v2v converts virtual machines from non-KVM hypervisors to run under KVM. To convert physical machines, see the virt-p2v-maker package.

We can use yum or dnf to install virt-v2v on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install virt-v2v.

Install virt-v2v on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install virt-v2v using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install virt-v2v

Install virt-v2v on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install virt-v2v using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install virt-v2v

How To Uninstall virt-v2v on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the virt-v2v package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove virt-v2v

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install virt-v2v on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.