How to Install Incus Container in Ubuntu Linux

Incus is a free tool for Ubuntu Linux that lets you run isolated containers and virtual machines on the same computer. Forked from the LXD project, it keeps different apps completely separate so they never interfere with each other.

You can use Incus on a single desktop or scale it up to run across massive server setups using LXC and QEMU technology. Setting it up takes just a few steps in your Ubuntu terminal.

Install Incus container on Ubuntu Linux

Installing 💿 an Incus container on Ubuntu Linux involves first adding the necessary tools to your system. Completing these steps prepares the Incus container for efficient application management.

First, install the 💿 necessary prerequisites with the command below.

First, download Incus’s repository GPG key. Downloading ⬇️ the Incus repository GPG key provides a cryptographic digital signature, ensuring packages arrive directly from the Incus project without tampering.

sudo curl -fsSL https://pkgs.zabbly.com/key.asc -o /etc/apt/keyrings/zabbly.asc

Then, create a repository file.

sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list.d/zabbly-incus-stable.sources

Copy the content provided and paste it into this file.

Enabled: yes
Types: deb
URIs: https://pkgs.zabbly.com/incus/stable
Suites: jammy
Components: main
Signed-By: /etc/apt/keyrings/zabbly.asc

Remember to replace the highlighted placeholder with your Ubuntu version's codename. Finding this codename happens inside the /etc/os-release file.

Finally, update your system and install Incus using the command below.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install incus

Once installed, use the command below to verify that Incus is available on Ubuntu.

incus version
incus --help

Removing the Incus container requires running the command below.

sudo apt remove --autoremove incus
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/zabbly-incus-stable.sources
sudo rm /etc/apt/keyrings/zabbly.asc

Completing these actions finishes the setup.

For more information and help creating instances, follow the link below.

Incus Containers

Conclusion:

• The Incus Container provides a lightweight, open-source solution for managing containers and virtual machines in Ubuntu Linux.
• Its seamless cloud-like experience enables scaling from a developer's laptop to a cluster of up to 50 servers.
• Following the steps, users can easily install and utilize the Incus Container for efficient application management.
• For additional guidance on creating instances and further information, visit the Incus Containers page.