Here’s a list of 100 chapter titles for learning QEMU from beginner to advanced, with a focus on operating systems:
- Introduction to QEMU: What is QEMU and Why Use It?
- Installing QEMU on Linux, Windows, and macOS
- Understanding Virtualization: Emulation vs. Virtualization
- Basic QEMU Command-Line Syntax
- Creating Your First Virtual Machine with QEMU
- Booting a Linux ISO Image with QEMU
- Configuring Virtual Hardware: CPU, RAM, and Disk
- Networking Basics in QEMU: User Mode Networking
- Saving and Restoring VM States with Snapshots
- Introduction to QEMU Monitor: Basic Commands
- Using QEMU with Pre-built Disk Images
- Installing a Linux Distribution in a QEMU VM
- Understanding QEMU Disk Image Formats: RAW, QCOW2, and More
- Creating and Managing QCOW2 Disk Images
- Adding Virtual Storage Devices to a VM
- Basic Troubleshooting: Common Errors and Fixes
- Using QEMU with Graphical and Non-Graphical Modes
- Introduction to QEMU Accelerators: KVM and HAX
- Enabling KVM for Faster Virtualization on Linux
- Running Windows in QEMU: Installation and Configuration
- Sharing Files Between Host and Guest Using Virtio
- Basic Networking: Port Forwarding with QEMU
- Introduction to QEMU System Emulation
- Emulating Different Architectures: ARM, RISC-V, and More
- Running Legacy Operating Systems in QEMU
- Introduction to QEMU Machine Types
- Using QEMU with Cloud Images
- Automating QEMU with Shell Scripts
- Introduction to QEMU Frontends: virt-manager and GNOME Boxes
- Best Practices for Beginners Using QEMU
- Advanced Networking in QEMU: TAP and Bridged Networking
- Configuring Multiple Network Interfaces in a VM
- Using Virtio for High-Performance Virtual Devices
- Understanding and Configuring QEMU BIOS and UEFI
- Booting from PXE with QEMU
- Creating Custom Disk Images with
qemu-img
- Resizing QEMU Disk Images
- Using Snapshots for Backup and Recovery
- Advanced QEMU Monitor Commands
- Debugging Operating Systems with QEMU and GDB
- Running Multiple VMs with QEMU and Networking
- Emulating Multi-Core CPUs with QEMU
- Configuring GPU Passthrough for Better Graphics Performance
- Using SPICE for Enhanced Display and Input
- Integrating QEMU with Libvirt for Advanced Management
- Creating Custom QEMU Machine Types
- Emulating Embedded Systems with QEMU
- Running macOS in QEMU: Challenges and Solutions
- Using QEMU for Kernel Development and Testing
- Cross-Compiling and Testing Software with QEMU
- Advanced File Sharing: Virtio-9P and NFS
- Configuring Sound and Audio in QEMU
- Using QEMU for Security Research and Sandboxing
- Emulating Network Devices: NICs, Switches, and Routers
- Simulating Real-World Network Topologies with QEMU
- Using QEMU with Docker for Lightweight Virtualization
- Running QEMU in Headless Mode for Servers
- Optimizing QEMU Performance: Tips and Tricks
- Using QEMU with Cloud-Init for Automated VM Setup
- Intermediate Troubleshooting: Debugging Common Issues
- Understanding QEMU Internals: How QEMU Works
- Writing Custom QEMU Device Models
- Extending QEMU with Plugins
- Using QEMU for Firmware Emulation
- Emulating Custom Hardware Architectures
- Integrating QEMU with Custom Bootloaders
- Advanced Debugging: Tracing and Profiling in QEMU
- Using QEMU for Reverse Engineering
- Simulating Hardware Faults for Testing Operating Systems
- Building QEMU from Source
- Contributing to QEMU: Understanding the Codebase
- Writing Tests for QEMU with Avocado
- Using QEMU for Fuzzing Operating Systems
- Advanced Networking: VLANs and SDN with QEMU
- Emulating Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) with QEMU
- Using QEMU for Embedded Linux Development
- Simulating Clusters and Distributed Systems with QEMU
- Advanced GPU Passthrough: vGPU and NVIDIA GRID
- Using QEMU with Secure Boot and TPM
- Emulating Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)
- Running QEMU on Unsupported Architectures
- Using QEMU for Live Migration of VMs
- Advanced Disk Management: LVM and RAID with QEMU
- Simulating Power Management Features in QEMU
- Using QEMU for Hardware Validation and Certification
- Integrating QEMU with CI/CD Pipelines
- Advanced Security: Hardening QEMU for Production
- Using QEMU for Research in Operating Systems
- Simulating IoT Devices with QEMU
- Exploring QEMU’s Role in Hypervisor Development
- Writing Custom QEMU Accelerators
- Extending QEMU with Custom Firmware
- Using QEMU for Hardware/Software Co-Design
- Simulating Quantum Computing Environments with QEMU
- Building a Custom Hypervisor with QEMU
- Advanced Contributions: Upstreaming Patches to QEMU
- Using QEMU for Academic Research in Operating Systems
- Simulating Large-Scale Distributed Systems with QEMU
- Exploring QEMU’s Role in the Future of Virtualization
- Mastering QEMU: Becoming a Virtualization Expert
This progression covers a wide range of topics, from basic usage to advanced customization and development, making it suitable for learners at all levels.