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# Set up Broker VM on KVM using Ubuntu

After you download your Cortex XDR Broker virtual machine (VM) **QCOW2** image, you need to upload it to a kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM). The instructions below provide an example of doing this using Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.

{% hint style="warning" %}

### Prerequisite

Download a Cortex XDR Broker VM **QCOW2** image. For more information, see the virtual machine compatibility requirements in [Set up and configure Broker VM](/cortex-xdr-3.x/cortex-xdr-3.x-documentation/data-management/broker-vm/set-up-and-configure-broker-vm.md).
{% endhint %}

1. Open your kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) on Ubuntu.
2. Click the New VM icon (![ubuntu-kvm-new-vm-icon.png](/files/OFZfziJvzIbPlC9909yc)) to open the **Create a new virtual machine wizard**.
3. In the **Step 1** screen of the wizard, select **Import existing disk image**, and click **Forward**.
4. Define the **Step 2** screen of the wizard:

<details>

<summary>Provide the existing storage path</summary>

1. **Browse** to the downloaded QCOW2 image file.
   2\. Click **Browse Local**, select the QCOW2 image file that you downloaded, and click **Open**.

</details>

<details>

<summary>OS type</summary>

Leave the **Generic** option selected.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Version</summary>

Leave the **Generic** option selected.

</details>

5. Click **Forward**.
6. Define the **Step 3** screen of the wizard:

<details>

<summary>Memory (RAM)</summary>

Specify **8192** (8 GB) of memory

</details>

<details>

<summary>CPUs</summary>

Specify **4** CPUs.

</details>

7. Click **Forward**.
8. In the **Step 4** screen of the wizard, set a **Name** for your new VM.
9. Click **Finish**.

   You new VM is now listed and available to use.


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