How to install Proxmox VE on FreeBSD Latest

Proxmox VE is an open-source virtualization platform that allows users to run virtual machines and containers on a single server. In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps of installing Proxmox VE on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that the following requirements are met:

• A server running FreeBSD Latest
• Access to the command line terminal with root privileges

Step 1: Update FreeBSD

Before installing Proxmox VE, it is essential to update FreeBSD to the latest version. Run the following commands in the terminal:

sudo freebsd-update fetch install

This command will update the FreeBSD system to its latest version.

Step 2: Install Proxmox VE

To install Proxmox VE on FreeBSD, follow the steps below:

1. Add the Proxmox VE repository

Add the Proxmox VE repository key using the following command:

sudo wget -O- "http://download.proxmox.com/debian/proxmox-ve-release-6.x.gpg" | sudo apt-key add -

2. Configure the Proxmox VE repository

Create a new repository file for the Proxmox VE using the following command:

sudo vim /etc/apt/sources.list.d/proxmox.list

Add the following lines to the file:

deb http://download.proxmox.com/debian/pve buster pve-no-subscription

Save and exit the file.

3. Update the repository

Update the repository to ensure that the Proxmox VE installation sources are up to date using the following command:

sudo apt-get update

4. Install Proxmox VE

Install Proxmox VE using the following command:

sudo apt-get install proxmox-ve

Step 3: Configure Proxmox VE

Once Proxmox VE is installed successfully, it is essential to configure it before use. Follow the below steps to configure the Proxmox VE:

1. Set the hostname

Set the hostname for the Proxmox VE using the following command:

sudo hostnamectl set-hostname <hostname>

Replace <hostname> with the desired hostname for the Proxmox VE.

2. Configure the network

Configure the network on the Proxmox VE using the following command:

sudo vim /etc/network/interfaces

Add the following lines to the file:

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

auto ens160
iface ens160 inet static
        address   10.0.0.1
        netmask   255.255.255.0
        gateway   10.0.0.254
        dns-nameservers    8.8.8.8 8.8.4.4

Save and exit the file.

3. Restart network

Restart the network for the Proxmox VE using the following command:

sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart

Conclusion

Proxmox VE is a powerful virtualization platform that enables users to create virtual machines and containers on a single server. In this tutorial, we have walked through the steps of installing Proxmox VE on FreeBSD Latest, along with the configuration of the hostname and network settings. We hope this tutorial was helpful in setting up and getting started with Proxmox VE on FreeBSD Latest.

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