Windows 10: How to run RHEL 8 under Windows subsystem for linux (WSL)

Problem

I do not see RHEL 8 in the Windows 10 Pro store, as a WSL option to buy or use. I see Kali Linux, Ubuntu, Alpine Linux, SUSE 12 Enterprise, Debian, and every other Linux distribution, except for RHEL 8, what may be the most widely used distro in the enterprise, certainly in the top three.

It is an option from a pull down in every cloud provider when creating a VM, but not in the Windows store.

How do I install/run RHEL 8 under WSL (by any means, if it's not in the store, and may not be ever)?

If anyone has had any luck with this, it would be greatly appreciated.

Provide background including what you've already tried.

I have tried installing RHEL 8 under Virtual Box, it fails, crashes, jittery, no screen, significant mouse problems. I get VirtualBox warnings from the RHEL install that this will not work in the first place as it's not tested.

RHEL does not put any time, energy or effort into validating that it will run under Oracle VirtualBox.

Describe expected and actual results including any error messages.

I want to be able to goto the Windows store, download in a click, install RHEL 8, then when running, enter my developer license key, run #yum update -y, get going.

I can do this, exactly as described with SUSE 12 Enterprise and every other linux distro out there.

If instructions are provided, how would I roll my own RHEL 8 artifacts for use in WSL ( have it installed on a NUC that I could do something with there ).

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See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in File Explorer

How to List All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Windows 10


The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows, alongside your traditional Windows desktop and modern store apps.

Starting with Windows 10 build 18342 (19H1) and Windows 10 build 18836 (20H1), Microsoft added some new commands that will give you more functionality when using wsl.exe. The commands that existed inside of wslconfig.exe have been added to wsl.exe to allow you to configure your distros more easily.

--list or --l has been added to wsl.exe that lists all distributions available for the current user. You could use --running with --list to see all currently running imported WSL distros.

See also:

• What’s new for WSL in Windows 10 version 1903?
• Manage Linux Distributions | Microsoft Docs

This tutorial will show you how to see a list of names of all currently running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distros for your account in Windows 10.


CONTENTS:

• Option One: See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in File Explorer
• Option Two: See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Command Prompt
• Option Three: See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in PowerShell

OPTION ONE

See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in File Explorer
1. Open File Explorer (Win+E).

2. Click/tap on Linux in the navigation pane, and click/tap on the Distros shortcut. (see screenshot below)



3. You will now see the names of all currently running WSL distros for your account. (see screenshot below)










OPTION TWO

See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Command Prompt
1. Open a command prompt.

2. Copy and paste the command below for your version of Windows 10 into the command prompt, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
(For Windows 10 version 1903 and later)
wsl --list --running or wsl -l --running

OR

(For versions earlier than Windows 10 version 1903)
*Arrow wslconfig /list /running or wslconfig /l /running
3. You will now see a list of names for all currently running WSL distros for your account.
(For Windows 10 version 1903 and later)










OPTION THREE

See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Command Prompt
1. Open PowerShell.

2. Copy and paste the command below for your version of Windows 10 into PowerShell, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
(For Windows 10 version 1903 and later)
wsl --list --running or wsl -l --running

OR

(For versions earlier than Windows 10 version 1903)
*Arrow wslconfig /list /running or wslconfig /l /running
3. You will now see a list of names for all currently running WSL distros for your account.





That's it,
Shawn


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Run a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro from Start Menu

How to Run a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro in Windows 10


The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows, alongside your traditional Windows desktop and modern store apps.

When you have default WSL distro or a specified WSL distro to send commands to.

Starting with Windows 10 build 18342 (19H1) and Windows 10 build 18836 (20H1), Microsoft added some new commands that will give you more functionality when using wsl.exe. The commands that existed inside of wslconfig.exe have been added to wsl.exe to allow you to configure your distros more easily.

See also:

• What’s new for WSL in Windows 10 version 1903?
• Manage Linux Distributions | Microsoft Docs

This tutorial will show you different ways to run a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distro in Windows 10.


CONTENTS:

• Option One: Run a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro from Start Menu
• Option Two: Run a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro from Command Prompt
• Option Three: Run a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro from PowerShell

OPTION ONE

Run a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro from Start Menu
*note Running a WSL distribution using its distro-specific app launches that distribution in its own console window.
1. Open All Apps in your Start menu.

2. Perform one of the following actions below for how you want to run the installed WSL distro app (ex: "Debian"). (see screenshot below)
A) Click/tap on the WSL distro app (ex: "Debian").

OR

B) Right click/tap on the WSL distro app (ex: "Debian"), click/tap on More, and click/tap on Run as administrator.











OPTION TWO

Run a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro from Command Prompt
1. Open a elevated command prompt.

2. Enter the command you want to use below into the command prompt to run the imported WSL distro app you want. (see screenshots below)
(Run default WSL distro)
*Arrow wsl




OR
(Run default WSL distro as a specific user)
*Arrow wsl -u <Username> OR wsl --user <Username>

*note Substitute <Username> with the name of the user you want to run this WSL distro as. Please note that user must exist inside of the WSL distribution. This will not be a Windows 10 user account.

For example: wsl --user brink




OR
(Run specific WSL distro)
*Arrow wsl -d <DistributionName> OR wsl --distribution <DistributionName>

*note Substitute <DistributionName> with the name of an available WSL distro (ex: "Debian") you want to run.

For example: wsl --distribution Debian




OR
(Run specific WSL distro as a specific user)
*Arrow wsl -u <Username> -d <DistributionName> OR wsl --user <Username> --distribution <DistributionName>

*note Substitute <Username> with the name of the user you want to run this WSL distro as. Please note that user must exist inside of the WSL distribution. This will not be a Windows 10 user account.

Substitute <DistributionName> with the name of an available WSL distro (ex: "Debian") you want to run.

For example: wsl --user brink --distribution Debian




3. When finished, you can close the command prompt if you like.







OPTION THREE

Run a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro from PowerShell
1. Open a elevated PowerShell.

2. Enter the command you want to use below into PowerShell to run the imported WSL distro app you want. (see screenshots below)
(Run default WSL distro)
*Arrow wsl




OR
(Run default WSL distro as a specific user)
*Arrow wsl -u <Username> OR wsl --user <Username>

*note Substitute <Username> with the name of the user you want to run this WSL distro as. Please note that user must exist inside of the WSL distribution. This will not be a Windows 10 user account.

For example: wsl --user brink




OR
(Run specific WSL distro)
*Arrow wsl -d <DistributionName> OR wsl --distribution <DistributionName>

*note Substitute <DistributionName> with the name of an available WSL distro (ex: "Debian") you want to run.

For example: wsl --distribution Debian




OR
(Run specific WSL distro as a specific user)
*Arrow wsl -u <Username> -d <DistributionName> OR wsl --user <Username> --distribution <DistributionName>

*note Substitute <Username> with the name of the user you want to run this WSL distro as. Please note that user must exist inside of the WSL distribution. This will not be a Windows 10 user account.

Substitute <DistributionName> with the name of an available WSL distro (ex: "Debian") you want to run.

For example: wsl --user brink --distribution Debian




3. When finished, you can close PowerShell if you like.

That's it,
Shawn


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• How to Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Windows 10
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• How to Unregister and Reset Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro in Windows 10
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• How to Add or Remove Open Linux shell here context menu in Windows 10
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• How to Terminate Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro in Windows 10
• How to Access Linux Files in a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro from Windows 10

 

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