Dual OS virtualization options – single or dual VMs

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Crafty_Box
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07-06-2016, 10:14 PM

I’m organizing a new build with plans to run both Linux and Windows VMs on the same VM Manager OS. The Windows side is intended for gaming and some proprietary apps, while Linux will handle data science tasks. Based on this, here are your key considerations:

- Should I set up both operating systems separately or just use Linux to run Windows?
- Which setup would work best for your needs?

Your hardware includes at least 8 cores, 32GB RAM, and dual GPUs (GTX1070 and GTX3070).

Crafty_Box

07-06-2016, 10:14 PM #1

DayZFox
Junior Member

07-08-2016, 01:33 PM

Having Windows inside Linux could make combining them simpler. Between Proton and Lutris, the only issues I've faced in Linux are with easy anti-cheat tools and Adobe products, though results might differ.

DayZFox

07-08-2016, 01:33 PM #2

demmina
Member

07-13-2016, 04:04 AM

Since you're focusing on Linux, it's best to stick with it. Running KVM with libvirt is straightforward, and handling GPU passes shouldn't cause much issues.

demmina

07-13-2016, 04:04 AM #3

Since you're focusing on Linux, it's best to stick with it. Running KVM with libvirt is straightforward, and handling GPU passes shouldn't cause much issues.