{"id":3384,"date":"2024-07-31T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draculaservers.com\/tutorials\/?p=3384"},"modified":"2024-07-31T12:11:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T12:11:57","slug":"how-to-install-proxmox-in-ubuntu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draculaservers.com\/tutorials\/how-to-install-proxmox-in-ubuntu\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Proxmox in Ubuntu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Proxmox is a Debian-based solution for creating a virtualization server. Proxmox recommends the creation of a new server by using Proxmox instead of installing it over an old server. It also doesn’t support other distributions other than Debian. The documentation for Proxmox explains the procedure of installing it on Debian, but there is no documentation available for Ubuntu.<\/p>\n

As Proxmox is unavailable for Ubuntu, the only solution left is running it over a virtual machine. It might feel like an absurd idea to host a virtual machine that will host more virtual machines. However, if you are determined to keep your current Ubuntu server and still want to use Proxmox, this is the perfect solution.<\/p>\n\n

Proxmox Installation on Ubuntu<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This solution is for the Ubuntu server and desktop. Before starting the installation process you will have to set up your system so it can host the Proxmox in a virtual machine.<\/p>\n

Setting up the server will require executing the following steps:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Update Your System<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is recommended that you update and upgrade your system repositories before moving on to other steps. In case there are missing libraries on your system update them so everything works perfectly.<\/p>\n

Open the terminal using the \u201cAlt+Ctrl+T<\/strong>\u201d shortcut and execute these two commands:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt full-upgrade<\/pre>\n
Step 2: Virtual Manager Installation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Virtual manager or in short, Virt-manager is the easiest and most simple way to create virtual machines on Ubuntu. You can install the Virt-manager by executing this command in your terminal window<\/p>\n
sudo apt install virt-manager<\/pre>\n
Once installation is complete, the Virt-manager will be available in your system application. However, Reboot your system<\/strong> before continuing to the next step.\u00a0If you are running a Ubuntu server and you are unable to reboot, you can run this command to launch Virt-manager in root:<\/p>\n
sudo virt-manager<\/pre>\n
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Step 3: Download Proxmox<\/strong><\/h3>\n
After setting up the system and virtual machine, you can now download the latest Proxmax ISO file from the official website. Here is a link to Proxmox\u2019s download page<\/a>. Download the most recent version of Proxmox, which will be the first file on the list, by clicking the \u201cDownload<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\n
\"How<\/a><\/p>\n
Step 4: Set up a Virtual Machine for Proxmox<\/strong><\/p>\n
Open the system application and launch the \u201cVirtual Machine Manager<\/strong>\u201d we have downloaded in Step 2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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  1. After launching the VM manager, click the Monitor button to create a new virtual machine.<\/li>\n
  2. Local installation media will be selected by default; keep it as it is and click \u201cForward<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n
  3. In the next tab, click on the \u201cBrowse<\/strong>\u201d button, and a pop-up will appear<\/li>\n
  4. Click \u201cBrowse local<\/strong>\u201d to locate the file within your system and select the \u201cProxmox ISO<\/strong>\u201d file you downloaded earlier.<\/li>\n
  5. After that, you can uncheck the automatic detection of the file select the latest Debian version as your operating system, and click \u201cForward<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n
  6. In the next step, you need to select the RAM size (recommended 4GB), and you can keep processors to 1 as this is not going to affect the performance, and then click \u201cForward<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n
  7. By default, the Disk size will be 20GB. This is more than enough for just Proxmox installation. You can add new disks for your virtual machines.<\/li>\n
  8. On the next screen, name your Virtual machine and click \u201cFinish.<\/strong>\u201d Now your VM is ready for Proxmox installation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Step 5: Initiate Installation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
    After preparing your virtual machine, you can run the VM to start the installation process of Proxmox.<\/p>\n
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    1. Once your VM has finished booting the Proxmox installation GUI, you will end up on this screen. By default, \u201cInstall Proxmox VE (Graphical)<\/strong>\u201d will be selected. Press \u201cEnter<\/strong>\u201d on your keyboard to start the installation process.<\/li>\n
    2. Scroll down the agreement and click \u201cI Agree<\/strong>\u201d on the next page. You don\u2019t have to change anything. Just press \u201cNext<\/strong>\u201d to continue.<\/li>\n
    3. On this page, select your country to set up the time zone and also select your preferred keyboard layout, and click \u201cNext<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n
    4. This is the most important step: create a password and give an email with \u201cNext<\/strong>\u201d to continue.
      \nNote<\/strong>: (remember the password, as you will need it to access the Proxmox control panel)<\/li>\n
    5. Here, enter your Hostname (FQDN) in \u201cFully Qualified Domain Name<\/strong>\u201d format and click on \u201cNext<\/strong>\u201d to continue.<\/li>\n
    6. The next page will show the summary of the configuration that you have selected. Recheck everything and click \u201cInstall<\/strong>\u201d to begin the installation process.<\/li>\n
    7. After the installation process is finished, the VM will automatically reboot and initiate the Proxmax. Here you can see the IP address which you can open in your host machine browser to access the \u201cProxmox Virtual Environment<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n
    8. Open the browser in your host machine and write the IP address. Proxmax virtual environment will launch and ask for a username and password. Here, enter the username you want and enter the password you set up during the installation process. Check \u201cSave Username<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cLogin<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n
    9. With this, you can access the Proxmox dashboard and use Proxmox.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      Backup and Restore Procedures for Proxmox<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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      When managing virtual machines (VMs) and containers on Proxmox VE, having a reliable backup and restore strategy is crucial. This ensures that you can quickly recover from data loss, hardware failures, or other unexpected issues. Below, we\u2019ll discuss methods for backing up VMs and containers, including full backups, incremental backups, and snapshot creation. Additionally, we\u2019ll provide instructions on restoring from backups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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      Full Backups<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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      Full backups<\/strong>\u00a0involve creating a complete copy of a VM or container at a specific point in time. This method is the most straightforward and ensures that you have a comprehensive backup of your entire VM or container.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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      Steps to create a full backup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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      1. Access the Proxmox Web Interface:<\/strong>\u00a0Open your web browser and navigate to the Proxmox VE web interface.<\/li>\n
      2. Select the VM or Container:<\/strong>\u00a0Choose the VM or container you want to back up from the left-hand side menu.<\/li>\n
      3. Initiate Backup:<\/strong>\n