Replace expensive VMware to Proxmox, Free Virtualization Platform | How to Install Proxmox
- Download Proxmox VE ISO:
- Go to the Proxmox website (https://www.proxmox.com/) and download the latest Proxmox VE ISO image.
- Create a Bootable USB Drive:
- Use a tool like Rufus (https://rufus.ie/) or Etcher (https://www.balena.io/etcher/) to create a bootable USB drive with the Proxmox VE ISO image.
- Boot from USB Drive:
- Insert the bootable USB drive into the server where you want to install Proxmox VE.
- Power on or restart the server and boot from the USB drive. You may need to change the boot order in the BIOS settings to boot from USB.
- Proxmox VE Installer:
- Once the server boots from the USB drive, you’ll see the Proxmox VE installer menu.
- Select “Install Proxmox VE” and press Enter.
- Select Installation Target:
- Select the target disk where you want to install Proxmox VE. This will typically be the server’s local disk.
- You can choose to use the entire disk for Proxmox VE or manually partition the disk.
- Set Root Password:
- Set a password for the root user of the Proxmox VE system.
- Configure Network:
- Configure the network settings for Proxmox VE. This includes setting the IP address, netmask, gateway, and DNS servers.
- Begin Installation:
- Review the installation summary and confirm to begin the installation process.
- Installation Progress:
- The installer will copy the necessary files and install Proxmox VE on the selected disk. This may take some time depending on your hardware.
- Installation Complete:
- Once the installation is complete, remove the USB drive and reboot the server.
- Access Proxmox VE Web Interface:
- Open a web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the Proxmox VE server.
- Enter the IP address of the Proxmox VE server in the address bar.
- Log in to the Proxmox VE web interface using the root user and the password you set during installation.
- Configure Proxmox VE:
- From the web interface, you can configure additional settings such as storage, networks, and backups.
- Create VMs and Containers:
- Use the web interface to create virtual machines (VMs) and containers to run your applications and services.
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