How to Install KVM on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Trusty)

Prerequisite

Verify that you have enabled virtualization in BIOS. For detail see Virtualization with KVM on RHEL 6

Install

Install required packages.

$ sudo apt-get install qemu-kvm libvirt-bin bridge-utils virt-manager

Run

Now you ready to run virt-manager and install new virtual guests.

$ sudo virt-manager

If you are new to kvm, please read Virtualization with KVM on RHEL 6 for a detailed description.