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Guest OS Setup

On this page, we will introduce how an Intel TDX-enabled guest image can be generated and how a TD using this image can be started. We assume that the host OS setup was done before.

Prepare an Intel TDX-enabled Guest Image

To start an Intel TDX protected VM (i.e., a TD), it is necessary to prepare an Intel TDX-enabled guest image. The TDX Early Preview distributions are the preferred way to prepare such an image. The TDX Early Preview distributions are special distributions provided by partners for a convenient Intel TDX enablement experience. Currently, the following Intel TDX-enabled guest OSes are supported by TDX Early Preview distributions:

To prepare a guest image for these OSes, follow the instructions provided by the individual TDX Early Preview distributions:

Launch a Trust Domain

To launch a TD, follow the instructions provided by the individual TDX Early Preview distributions: