Use virt-install to define and start the virtual machine, ensuring you inject VirtIO drivers if the image requires them for optimal disk and network performance.
QCOW2 is the native disk image format for QEMU and KVM hypervisors. Unlike raw disk images, QCOW2 files offer advanced features that make them ideal for lab environments:
: Ensure Intel VT-x or AMD-V is enabled in your host computer's BIOS/UEFI.
