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'''Proxmox Virtual Environment''' is an easy to use Open Source virtualization platform for running Virtual Appliances and Virtual Machines.  
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'''Proxmox Virtual Environment''' is an open source server virtualization management solution based on QEMU/KVM and LXC. You can manage virtual machines, containers, highly available clusters, storage and networks with an integrated, easy-to-use web interface or via CLI. Proxmox VE code is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. The project is developed and maintained by [http://www.proxmox.com/ Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH].
  
This site is a wiki — the place to gain and share Proxmox VE knowledge. A wiki is a documentation portal and collaboration tool. Everyone can create or edit content — you just need to register first.
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For an overview of the main Proxmox VE features see the [http://www.proxmox.com/proxmox-ve/features datasheet].
  
Take a look on our [[testimonials]] page, or add your own.
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=Downloads=
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[[Downloads | Download]] our latest ISO image.
  
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=Installation=
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You can install Proxmox VE either on your hardware from USB or CD-ROM using our ISO image, or alternatively on top of an existing Debian installation.
  
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[http://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Installation Read more >]
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=What is Proxmox VE?=
 
[[Vision]]
 
  
[[Virtualization Platform]]
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= Using Proxmox VE =
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This wiki includes the complete [[:Category:Reference Documentation|Proxmox VE Reference Documentation]].
  
[[Open Source]]
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If you are new to Proxmox VE the following chapters will help you to start:
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* [[Qemu/KVM Virtual Machines]] and [[Linux Container]] are the two types of virtualization technologies supported by Proxmox VE
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* [[Host System Administration]] will detail all the tasks commonly done on the Proxmox VE host such as setting [[Package Repositories]], [[Network Configuration]], [[System Software Updates]], [[External Metric Server]], [[Disk Health Monitoring]], [[Logical Volume Manager (LVM)]], [[ZFS on Linux]]
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* [[Cluster Manager]] will explain you how to group your Proxmox VE hosts in clusters
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* once you have setup a cluster, you can configure [[High Availability]] for your virtual machines and containers.
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* [[Storage]] will give you an overview of all the supported storages in Proxmox VE: [[Storage: GlusterFS|GlusterFS]], [[Storage: User Mode iSCSI|User Mode iSCSI]], [[Storage: iSCSI|iSCSI]], [[Storage: LVM|LVM]], [[Storage: LVM Thin|LVM thin]], [[Storage: NFS|NFS]], [[Storage: RBD|RBD]], [[Storage: ZFS|ZFS]], [[Storage: ZFS over iSCSI|ZFS over iSCSI]]
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* Setup a hyper-converged infrastructure using [[Ceph Server|Ceph]].
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* [[Backup and Restore]] will explain how to use the integrated backup manager
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* [[Firewall]] details how the built-in Proxmox VE Firewall works
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* [[User Management]] explains how the authentication and permissions work in Proxmox VE
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* finally, the [[Developer Documentation]] will show you how to get access to the source code, and how to send patches so your work will be included in the next Proxmox VE release
  
[[Distribution channel for Server Software]]
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=Offline Documentation=
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The complete [[:Category:Reference Documentation|Proxmox VE Reference Documentation]] is also available offline in different formats such as html, pdf, epub at http://pve.proxmox.com/pve-docs/
  
[[Focused on the enterprise needs]]
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This documentation is also included in each PVE installation, and is accessible via contextual help buttons.
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= Main Features =
 
[[Container and Full Virtualization]]
 
  
[[Bare-metal ISO Installer]]
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=HOWTOs & Troubleshooting=
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: Hardware for Proxmox VE
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[[Central Web-based Management]]
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=Release History and Roadmap=
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Take a look on the [[Roadmap]] for upcoming features.
  
[[Backup - Restore - Live Migration]]
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=Video Tutorials=
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For new Proxmox VE users, we regularly publish video tutorials on our website, see http://www.proxmox.com/training/video-tutorials.
  
[[Proxmox VE Cluster]]
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=Testimonials=
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7,500+ companies, universities, public institutions and NGOs use Proxmox VE in production environment. Take a look on our [http://www.proxmox.com/proxmox-ve/testimonials testimonials] page.
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=Virtual Appliances=
 
[[Overview]]
 
 
 
[[Get Virtual Appliances]]
 
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=Certified Appliances= 
 
[[Certification Overview]]
 
 
 
[[Get Certified Virtual Appliances]]
 
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[[Image:screen-startpage-with-cluster.png|thumb|Startpage with 4 Cluster nodes]]
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[[Image:Screen-startpage-with-cluster.png|thumb|300px|rightthumb|Startpage with 3 Cluster nodes]]
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[[Image:Screen-create-container-mailgateway.png|thumb|Create Virtual Machine]]
 
 
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Revision as of 12:35, 1 July 2017

Today, 16 April 2024, there are 244 articles available.

Proxmox Virtual Environment is an open source server virtualization management solution based on QEMU/KVM and LXC. You can manage virtual machines, containers, highly available clusters, storage and networks with an integrated, easy-to-use web interface or via CLI. Proxmox VE code is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. The project is developed and maintained by Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH.

For an overview of the main Proxmox VE features see the datasheet.

Downloads

Download our latest ISO image.

Installation

You can install Proxmox VE either on your hardware from USB or CD-ROM using our ISO image, or alternatively on top of an existing Debian installation.

Read more >

Using Proxmox VE

This wiki includes the complete Proxmox VE Reference Documentation.

If you are new to Proxmox VE the following chapters will help you to start:

Offline Documentation

The complete Proxmox VE Reference Documentation is also available offline in different formats such as html, pdf, epub at http://pve.proxmox.com/pve-docs/

This documentation is also included in each PVE installation, and is accessible via contextual help buttons.

HOWTOs & Troubleshooting

HOWTOs
How to do something
Hardware
Hardware for Proxmox VE
Troubleshooting
What to do if something fails

Release History and Roadmap

Take a look on the Roadmap for upcoming features.

Video Tutorials

For new Proxmox VE users, we regularly publish video tutorials on our website, see http://www.proxmox.com/training/video-tutorials.

Testimonials

7,500+ companies, universities, public institutions and NGOs use Proxmox VE in production environment. Take a look on our testimonials page.

Startpage with 3 Cluster nodes