[Overview] Convert/Copy an existing system for container/vm

There are some ways to use/copy/convert an existing system for your container/vm:

1. Convert a system into an LXD container with “lxd-p2c”: a tool from the LXD team which essentially just copies the whole system into an LXD container, see:

2. Use a custom ISO for VMs(Virtual machines): see Install any OS via ISO in a Virtual machine/VM
- You can also install an ISO as VM and then convert it to a container with lxd-p2c (but most certainly there are easier and more reliable alternatives to use)

Related, alternative options:


@stgraber @tomp If you agree, could you move this to Tutorials Section? :slightly_smiling_face:

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