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    [SOLVED] Should I continue using root for Proxmox WebUI login?

    Hello everyone, I'm a beginner who recently installed Proxmox VE and I'm still learning my way around it. In standard Linux environments, it's common practice to disable root login and implement various security enhancements as initial steps. However, I'm unsure about the best approach for...
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    [SOLVED] Proxmox Hardware Change Question

    I'm a complete beginner who hasn't even installed Proxmox yet. I'm currently considering whether to install it. For the hardware where I plan to install Proxmox, I'm planning to change the memory and disk configuration within a month. Therefore, I think it would be better to install Proxmox...
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    Setting a static IPv4 address for a network interface

    I am trying to write a python script to be able to set a static IPv4 address to a network interface on a VM, without actually going into the VM's OS. We have a large number of machines to assign static ips to on a regular basis and don't want to have to do it manually on every single machine. I...
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    [SOLVED] 2 node "subnet" (network noob)

    Hey, Perhaps I'm looking for something that doesn't exist or perhaps its just one checkbox away, all help is welcome ! I setup a 2 node cluster, and i setup a simple zone with ipam (pve). vnet0 gives out ip's 10.0.0.0/24. To all vm's and lxc that have vnet0. This works perfectly. When I...
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    Help with getting my first Proxmox homelab up and running

    Hello! I have an old Dell Optiplex 9010 (i7, 16gb ram, 500gb SSD, 500gb & 250gb HDD) plugged in via ethernet to my router (TP-Link Archer AX11000) that I would like to use as a homelab to run Pi-Hole for my home internet, a minecraft server for me and my friends, and run Jellyfin for media. I...
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    Newb setting up a PVE host for SMB + Jellyfin

    Hi folks, I'm really new to proxmox and self-hosting but I want to go further along this path because of the freedom and excitement it gives to be able to do whatever you want to. I've landed on a mini-pc(NUC-like) with 1 M.2 NVME SSD (4TB) and 1 2.5" SATA SSD (4TB with 32GB RAM, it has a...
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    Usage of QCow2 disk in Proxmox

    Hello all, It's probably a dumb question but I'd like some clarifications on QCow2 file and Proxmox. I came from a a basic CentOS + KVM environment and converted it to Proxmox and I don't understand certain aspect. - Why do I have to run "qm importdisk" on qcow2 file before being able to use...
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    [Beginner Question] Best setup according to hardware and use cases

    Hi, I'm planning on creating a home server over the holidays to migrate away from a basic Synology NAS setup. I've gathered some old hardware from my personal PC and am a bit unsure how I should properly set up proxmox (and a NAS solution such as TrueNas) for my needs. It's very much a hobby...
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    How do I install a certificate on proxmox

    how do I install a certificate on proxmox in the internal network so that instead of http://192.168.0.107:8006 I have https://192.168.0.107:8006? I looked for information on the Internet, but did not find a simple instruction. I have basic administration skills, so I need help.
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    Cannot boot

    I tried to boot after a power outage and it wouldn't boot at first it said "/dev/nvme0n1p2 clean **files ** blocks" but when I did Rescue Boot from the install USB it said "15 logical volume(s) in volume group " pve" now active"" and it stopped. Please give me some advice.
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    installation error (beginner)

    I am attempting to use this on my older PC SPECs: current OS Ubuntu MoBo: B450 TOMAHAWK MAX latest firmware CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 GPU: Radeon RX 6500 XT EAGLE 4G RAM: 2) 8 GB CL 16-20-20-38 @3200MHz I see the following after: clicking install PROXMOX VE: "Welcome to the Proxmox VE 7.3...
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    Update Problems

    Hello all, I am fairly new to this Debian and Lenux thing. I am a first-semester IT-Student from Germany and am looking for some help here. I installed a Proxmox VE on an old PC of mine in 2020 and booted it up aigain today. The goal beeing to firsty learn about Lenux and Debian and, secondly...
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    Beginner Networking Question: How to best Implement Tailscale?

    Hello all, I am looking at using tailscale for my home server, specifications below: Xeon X3450 16GB Ram (First thing to upgrade when I have money to spare) Obviously running proxmox. I am considering using tailscale to set up out of network access for some of my applications, including: -...
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    Advice on moving from ESXi where to install

    Hi, I appreciate any help as I am trying to move from ESXi to Proxmox but i am confused on the install. [Background] I am learning in a home lab and picked up an old Dell server (R520). I am new to ESXi/Proxmox/servers etc I have 6x 4tb Drives in the server. ESXi is running on a USB thumb...
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    Question

    So, I have went through the installation process several times and watched several videos on how to set this up and no matter which video or guide I follow, I run into the same problem. After installation and I reboot it takes me to this screen: I can't even get logged in to set anything up...
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    Is there a ternary conditional operator in Python?

    Is a ternary conditional operator available in Python? Update: I've got my answer from Scaler
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    Weird performance issues of two disks in Mirror mode - beginner question

    Machine is a reused gaming PC R5 1600 16GB 2133 RAM Gigabyte AB350 Gaming 3 Proxmox installed on a 120GB SATA SSD Disks in questions are two WD Red Plus 4TB (yes CMR variants, wd40efzx) running in Mirror mode. https://i.imgur.com/zlCw5HF.png Drives are assigned to a Ubuntu server VM whose...
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    Networking problems

    I just installed Proxmox 7.1 on a new super micro x10sdv motherboard. When I attempt to login into the Web GUI I can’t access the page. My connected devices tab in my Comcast Modem is showing the Correct IP & Mac Address for the LAN port in use and the lights for the port are on. Any help or a...
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    Remote server with Proxmox 6.4-13, 5 public IP-addresses

    I have finally gotten Proxmox installed on Debian 10 (Buster). I have 2 ISO's on the server, and I have 5 public IP addresses assigned from my dedicated server host, server4you.com. I have 64GB RAM with an Intel i-7 CPU server with a 4TB RAID 1 hard drive array. The first thing I did when...
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    Protect the KIDS! Simple vm to vm config

    Hey, I just want a internal (virtuell) connection between tow VMs. is it Possible to creat that without OVS (Open Virtuell switch) ? Have a nice day.