How to Install Incus Container in Ubuntu Linux

You install Incus containers in Ubuntu Linux to create isolated environments for running applications efficiently.

Incus is a modern container and virtual machine manager, forking from the popular LXD project. It allows you to manage everything from a single laptop up to a cluster of 50 servers, offering a cloud-like experience on your PC.

You’ll use Incus to run multiple applications on your Ubuntu system without them interfering with each other, leveraging technologies like LXC and QEMU.

Install Incus container on Ubuntu Linux

Ready to install Incus on Ubuntu? Here’s how you can do it as an alternative to other commercial platforms.

First, install the necessary prerequisites with the command below.

sudo apt install curl gnupg software-properties-common

Next, download Incus’s repository GPG key. This key is essential for installing packages from the repository.

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 – you can find it within 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, you can use the command below to verify that Incus is available on Ubuntu.

incus version
incus --help

If you wish to remove the Incus container, run 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

That should do it!

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.