# Install the Fedora virtualization software: <code>yum groupinstall "Virtualization"</code> or <code>pkcon install @virtualization</code> The virtualization software installed is in three parts:
:#* '''A system service named ''libvirtd''''' that manages the VMs.:#* '''Tools to manage virtualization''', including the <code>virt-manager</code> graphical tool and the <code>virsh</code> command-line tool.:#* The actual '''virtual machines''' themselves.<ol># Reboot your system. <li value="2"># Start the virtualization service: <code>service systemctl start libvirtd start</code></li> <li>The firewall configuration is altered by the addition of the virtualization software. Restart the firewall so that these changes become active: <code>service iptables restart</code></li></ol> {{Admon/caution|Reboot your fedora host|There appears to be an issue with supplying your VM's with a dynamic IP unless the host is restarted after installing "Virtualization". '''Reboot now to avoid this problem.'''}} <ol> <li value="4">After rebooting your computer system, and logging back into your account, start the graphical tool by selecting the menu options '''Activities'''>'''Applications'''>'''System Tools'''>'''Virtual Machine Manager''' or by typing the command <code>virt-manager</code></li></ol> {{Admon/important|Run virt-manager as a regular user|Running virt-manager as root may not work due to configuration issues.}}
== Investigation 1: Installing from a Live Disc ==
