Installation Proxmox - Debian

[Nicolasss]

I am new to Proxmox and need to create a proxmox server for my business, although I have done some research I need some advice.

I've been advised to install Debian first, then Proxmox. I know that you can also install Proxmox with the ISO directly without going through Debian.

Knowing that my storage won't be local on my server, but in fiber channel directly on a storage bay, so on the physical server I'll only have the Proxmox system.

What should I choose for the installation of my Proxmox, debian then proxmox, or Proxmox directly?

Thanks a lot!

 

[Kingneutron]

Always try the official installer ISO first. You don't want to be jumping thru hoops if you ever have to reinstall.

For homelab, debian + proxmox is probably OK but you want to simplify your life as a sysadmin.

Be aware that the proxmox ISO installer will wipe the target disk (so you NEED backups of your VMs/LXCs.)

You have Advanced options available for sizing lvm-thin and rootfs (30-50GB ext4 is recommended for ISO storage and housekeeping) and can install to a ZFS/mirror if you want.

 

[raphr]

Start with Proxmox iso is definitively a good idea.
Actually this is an official debian 12 already configured with some extra package from proxmox.
Best is to have local storage for the system, even small.

After install you can add any Debian pacakge you want.
But it is important to keep hypervisor light. It can but it is not meant to have a graphical desktop for example...

 

[Nicolasss]

thank you for your answers