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I'm currently trying to install virtual machines on my Ubuntu Server 13.10. I followed the instructions from this guide. I was able to install and check that my machine is supported, but when I run the command:

sudo ubuntu-vm-builder kvm saucy

(I would have to add other options)

it takes several minutes. The response I get for the next three min:

2014-03-25 20:16:19,822 INFO    : logging to file: /tmp/tmpsLRy82
2014-03-25 20:16:19,834 INFO    : Calling hook: preflight_check
2014-03-25 20:16:19,835 INFO    : Calling hook: set_defaults
2014-03-25 20:16:19,836 INFO    : Calling hook: bootstrap

Eventually it gives an error code:

Examining /etc/kernel/postrm.d .
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/postrm.d/initramfs-tools 3.11.0-18-generic /boot/vmlinuz-3.11.0-18-generic
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/postrm.d/zz-update-grub 3.11.0-18-generic /boot/vmlinuz-3.11.0-18-generic
Errors were encountered while processing:
 /var/cache/apt/archives/linux-image-3.11.0-18-generic_3.11.0-18.32_amd64.deb
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)

This is my first time setting up KVMs.

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As I understand it, Ubuntu has deprecated vmbuilder. Long-time vmbuilder users, like myself, are now forced to find other, supported methods for creating virtual machines - like virt-builder and virt-install from the libguestfs project. Canonical has abandoned both JeOS and vmbuilder as they move their focus onto non-server deployments (e.g. mobile). As much as it pains me to say it, this may be part of larger Canonical shifts away from server/cloud support (in perennial pursuit of a profitable business model).

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  • Can anybody supply a more current view on that?
    – Felix
    Dec 1, 2019 at 12:07

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