Windows Subsystem for Linux 2

Overview

• WSL 2 is a Windows feature that enables running a full Linux kernel within Windows.
• It utilizes Hyper-V technology and is based on the Windows Hypervisor Platform.

WSL Command

To verify your WSL version, run:

wsl --list --verbose

Installation

• Install Ubuntu for WSL from the Microsoft Store:
  • This is a lightweight version of Ubuntu Server.
  • By default, it comes without a GUI.
• Optional: Install GNOME GUI
  • You can install a graphical interface later if needed.

Required Windows Features

• No need to manually enable "Windows Subsystem for Linux" (only required for WSL 1).
• Automatically enabled for WSL 2:
  • Virtual Machine Platform
  • Windows Hypervisor Platform

Additional

• Ensure that CPU virtualization is enabled in the Task Manager under the Performance tab.