89 lines
3.5 KiB
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89 lines
3.5 KiB
Markdown
# Proxmox
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## Installing Proxmox through the Wizard
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1. **Download Proxmox VE ISO**:
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- Go to the [Proxmox Download page](https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads) and download the latest Proxmox VE ISO image.
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2. **Create a Bootable USB Drive**:
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- Use a tool like [Rufus](https://rufus.ie/) to create a bootable USB drive with the Proxmox VE ISO.
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3. **Boot from USB**:
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- Insert the USB drive into your server and boot from it. You may need to change the boot order in the BIOS/UEFI settings.
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4. **Start the Installation**:
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- Follow the on-screen instructions to start the Proxmox VE installation.
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5. **Select Target Hard Disk**:
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- Choose the hard disk where you want to install Proxmox VE. This would preferably be an SSD to store the VM and CT.
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6. **Configure Country, Time Zone, and Keyboard Layout**:
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- Set your country, time zone, and keyboard layout.
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7. **Set Root Password and Email**:
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- Enter a strong password for the root user and provide an email address for system notifications.
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8. **Configure Network**:
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- Set the hostname for your Proxmox server.
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- Choose the network interface and configure a static IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server.
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9. **Complete Installation**:
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- Review your settings and complete the installation. The server will reboot.
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10. **Access Proxmox Web Interface**:
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- Open a web browser and navigate to `https://<your-static-ip>:8006`.
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- Log in with the root user and the password you set during installation.
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## Adding TOTP to the User
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1. **Access Proxmox Web Interface**:
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- Open a web browser and navigate to `https://<your-static-ip>:8006`.
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- Log in with the root user and the password you set during installation.
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2. **Navigate to User Management**:
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- In the Proxmox web interface, go to `Datacenter` -> `Permissions` -> `Users`.
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3. **Edit User Settings**:
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- Select the user you want to add TOTP for and click `Edit`.
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4. **Enable TOTP**:
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- In the user settings, check the box for `Enable TOTP`.
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- Click `OK` to save the changes.
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5. **Configure TOTP**:
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- After enabling TOTP, a QR code will be displayed.
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- Use a TOTP app (e.g., Google Authenticator, Authy) to scan the QR code.
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- Enter the generated TOTP code to verify and complete the setup.
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6. **Test TOTP Configuration**:
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- Log out of the Proxmox web interface.
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- Log back in and you should be prompted for a TOTP code in addition to your password.
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By following these steps, you will have added TOTP authentication to your Proxmox user, enhancing the security of your server.
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## Creating the ZFS Vault with RAIDZ and LZ4 Compression through the Web GUI
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1. **Access Proxmox Web Interface**:
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- Open a web browser and navigate to `https://<your-static-ip>:8006`.
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- Log in with the root user and the password you set during installation.
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2. **Navigate to Storage**:
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- In the Proxmox web interface, go to `Datacenter` -> `Storage`.
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3. **Add ZFS Storage**:
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- Click on `Add` and select `ZFS`.
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4. **Configure ZFS Pool**:
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- Enter a name for the ZFS pool, for example, `vault`.
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- Select the RAID level as `RAIDZ`.
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- Choose the hard drives you want to include in the pool.
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5. **Enable LZ4 Compression**:
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- In the same configuration window, find the option for compression.
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- Select `LZ4` from the dropdown menu.
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6. **Create the ZFS Pool**:
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- Review your settings and click `Create` to set up the ZFS pool with RAIDZ and LZ4 compression.
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By following these steps, you will have created a ZFS vault with RAIDZ and LZ4 compression using the Proxmox web GUI.
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