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How to Install Proxmox VE in Linux

To Install Proxmox VE in Linux

Proxmox virtual environment is a free server virtualization platform which is based on debian64 bit based hypervisor. It supports virtualisation with KVM and OpenVZ through the Proxmox web interface. Installation of proxmox is explained in this article.

Download the proxmox VE(Virtual Environment) file from the following link,
https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads

Boot the ISO image using USD or DVD disc and select install proxmox VE.

In the end user license agreement, click Agree to proceed next step

Select the target disk to install Proxmox and give Next.

Select the country name, verify the timezone and keyboard layout.

Enter the user credentials and valid email ID. Click Next.

In the network configuration, Enter the FQDN for the host and give the IP address, gateway, DNS and finally click Next

We have successfully installed Proxmox, now reboot the system.

After rebooting the system, the following window appears.

Open the browser and navigate to https://< IP_address> :8006

Once URL is entered you will get a certificate error, Advanced----> Add Exception---> Confirm Security Excepion


Enter the username as “ root” and password (administrative password)


Now you can start create VM or create CT.

Tag : KVM Proxmox Virtualization
FAQ
Q
What distribution is Proxmox VE based on?
A
Proxmox VE is based on Debian GNU/Linux
Q
what tool is used to create a bootable usb with Proxmox?
A
Try using the "imageusb" software on windows, for creating a Proxmox Bootable USB
Q
where the Proxmox will store all ISO files?
A
Proxmox VE will stores it's ISO file in a default location /var/lib/vz/template/iso
Q
How to install Cinnamon desktop on Proxmox?
A
You can use the tasksel command to install a cinnamon desktop before that make sure you have installed tasksel on your system, then you can run the below command to install cinnamon desktop
# tasksel install cinnamon
Q
Is it possible to create a dual boot setup for windows 7 and proxmox?
A
Yes, it is possible to create the dual boot for Proxmox and Windows 7 but you need to have both the OS is installed on a separate hard disk, you can't install Proxmox on your Windows 7 installed hard disk, it will erase all of your windows data.