How to Install Proxmox VE on EndeavourOS Latest

Proxmox VE is a powerful virtualization platform that enables you to manage virtual machines, containers, and software-defined storage. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Proxmox VE on the latest version of EndeavourOS.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A computer running EndeavourOS
• Root access to the system
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Add Proxmox VE Repository

Proxmox VE is not available in the EndeavourOS repository, so you need to add the Proxmox repository to your system.

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Type the following command to add the Proxmox repository to your system:

   echo "deb http://download.proxmox.com/debian/pve $(grep 'VERSION_ID=' /etc/os-release | sed -E 's/.*="(.*)"/\1/') pve-no-subscription" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/pve-install-repo.list
   

3. Press Enter to add the repository.

4. Download and import the Proxmox GPG Key with the following command:

   wget -qO - http://download.proxmox.com/debian/proxmox-ve-release-*.gpg | sudo apt-key add -
   

5. Update your system with the latest package list by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get update
   

Step 2: Install Proxmox VE

Now that you have added the Proxmox VE repository, you can install the latest version of Proxmox VE using the following steps:

1. In the terminal, issue the following command:

   sudo apt-get install proxmox-ve postfix open-iscsi
   

2. Press "Y" when prompted for permission to install, and then press Enter.

3. The installation may take up to several minutes. Once the installation is complete, you can access the Proxmox VE Web interface at https://<IP address>:8006/.

Step 3: Accessing the Proxmox VE Web Interface

To access the Proxmox VE Web interface, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser and enter the following URL:

   https://<IP address>:8006/
   

2. Replace <IP address> with the IP address of your EndeavourOS machine.

3. The first time you access the Proxmox VE Web interface, you will be prompted to enter your username and password for the root account.

4. After you have logged in, you will be taken to the Proxmox VE Web interface, where you can start creating virtual machines and containers.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Proxmox VE on the latest version of EndeavourOS. By completing the above steps, you can now set up your virtual environment and manage multiple virtual machines and containers on your EndeavourOS machine.

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