This repository contains a detailed, beginner-friendly guide to installing and configuring Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) on physical servers.
It covers everything from creating a bootable ISO and configuring static networking to adding storage and solving common installation issues.
🧩 What’s Inside
- Hardware and software prerequisites
- Bootable USB creation using Rufus
- Installation steps with filesystem recommendations (ext4, ZFS)
- Static IP and hostname configuration
- Post-installation scripts for Proxmox optimization
- Troubleshooting common setup errors
🖥 Use Case Ideal for:
- Students building Proxmox or cybersecurity labs
- IT professionals setting up homelabs
- Anyone deploying Proxmox VE on physical or virtual servers
📄 Author Documented and tested by Nitin — cybersecurity student exploring server virtualization and infrastructure automation.
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