[SOLVED] Headless installation

[Chais]

Hi folks,

I got myself a new machine that I'd like to run on PVE. It's headless and I was wondering if it's possible to install PVE directly on target. So either via SSH, with XForwarding if necessary, or via web-interface, if that is running during the installation.
Alternatively I'd be content with configuring the installation upfront and have it run unsupervised.
A quick search in forums and Wiki gave no obvious results.

 

[Belokan]

The only solution that comes in mind is to do a Netinst Debian 9 and then install Proxmox over it.

Step #1: Search for Debian Netinst. Never done that so ...
Step #2: https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_Stretch

 

[jim.bond.9862]

What do you mean headless?
It should have a video out or IPMI ay very least.
You can plug a cheap video card in it do the install and than take the card out. Or do install via ipmi.
My home server has video but I do a lot of thing via Ipmi. Just too lazy to go to the basement every time.

 

[Chais]

Thanks for the suggestions. I don't think IPMI is available, as this is consumer hardware. I'll look into the Debian netinst to see if it supports unsupervised install.

 

[jim.bond.9862]

You still need to interact with install for a few answers here and there.
A fully unattended setup is possible but you will need something like FOG server and a specially prepared iso.

 

[Chais]

Guess I'll find a way to termporarily get some graphics for that box. Thanks.