Ubuntu ARM VM
Run an Ubuntu ARM VM on your Apple Silicon Mac
Kyvenza gives Mac developers a direct path to Ubuntu ARM on M-series hardware: choose an arm64 installer, keep sensible VM defaults, and work in a full Linux guest instead of a shared container layer.
Where Ubuntu ARM fits
Backend development
Run services, package managers, systemd units, and CLI tooling in a real Ubuntu ARM environment on your Mac.
Clean project sandboxes
Keep Python, Node, database, and build dependencies inside a disposable VM instead of mixing them into macOS.
ARM production parity
Test workflows closer to ARM cloud servers and edge devices without leaving your Apple Silicon laptop.
Ubuntu ARM in Kyvenza vs a generic VM setup
Ubuntu already publishes arm64 server installers. Kyvenza focuses on the Mac side of the workflow: a native Apple Silicon UI, fewer settings, and lifecycle controls around the guest.
| Feature | Kyvenza | Manual VM setup |
|---|---|---|
| Guest architecture | Ubuntu arm64 on Apple Silicon | Depends on tool and image selection |
| VM defaults | Pre-filled for ARM Linux | Manual CPU, memory, disk, and display choices |
| Host integration | Mac-first app and controls | Often tool-specific or command-line driven |
| Rollback path | Use VM snapshots before risky installs | Manual backups or rebuilds |
| Windows support | Not supported today | Depends on the tool |
What Kyvenza supports today
A short, honest list — so you know what to expect before you download.
Supported today
- Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5)
- Ubuntu ARM (LTS releases)
- Debian ARM
- Fedora ARM
- macOS 13 Ventura or later as host
- Native Apple Virtualization framework backend
Not supported yet
- Windows 11 on ARM — no shipping support today, no committed timeline
- x86 / Intel guest operating systems
- Nested virtualization
- GPU passthrough
We list what we cannot deliver today so you can plan accordingly.
How it works
Download an Ubuntu arm64 installer
Use the official Ubuntu Server ARM image that matches your workload. Kyvenza is built for ARM guests, not x86 emulation.
Create the VM in Kyvenza
Select the ISO, keep the default disk and memory settings, and boot the installer on Apple Silicon.
Snapshot before experiments
Install packages, test services, or run builds. Snapshot before risky changes so you can roll back quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Use an official Ubuntu arm64 image. Ubuntu Server is the most predictable choice for development VMs; desktop packages can be added later if your workflow needs them.
Create an Ubuntu ARM VM on your Mac
Download Kyvenza, choose an Ubuntu arm64 installer, and keep your Linux development environment isolated from macOS.