How to Install Proxmox VE on Void Linux

Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) is an open-source virtualization platform used for running virtual machines and containers. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Proxmox VE on a Void Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, ensure you have the following requirements:

  • A running Void Linux system.
  • Root privileges for the installation.

Step 1: Update the System Packages

It is recommended to update the system packages before installing any new software. Open the terminal and update the system packages by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su

Step 2: Install Proxmox VE

Proxmox VE is not available in the Void Linux package repositories. Therefore we need to download and install it manually. Follow the steps below:

  1. Open a web browser and go to the Proxmox VE download page at https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads.

  2. Click on the "Community Edition" tab to download the free version of Proxmox VE.

  3. Select the "ISO Installer" from the download options and download the latest version.

  4. After downloading the Proxmox VE ISO image, use dd to write it to a USB drive.

    sudo dd if=/path/to/proxmox-ve.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M

    Replace /path/to/proxmox-ve.iso with the path to the downloaded ISO and /dev/sdX with the name of your USB drive. Be sure to double-check the name of your USB drive to avoid overwriting any important data.

  5. Boot the system using the USB drive and follow the on-screen instructions to install Proxmox VE.

Step 3: Access Proxmox VE Web Interface

After installation, access the Proxmox VE web interface and start creating new virtual machines and containers. To access the web interface:

  1. Open a web browser and enter the IP address of your Proxmox VE server followed by port 8006. For example:

    https://192.168.1.100:8006

  2. Log in to the web interface using the credentials set during the installation process.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Proxmox VE on Void Linux. Once installed, you can start creating virtual machines and containers using the web interface. We hope this tutorial was helpful. Enjoy using Proxmox VE!