How to Install Proxmox VE on OpenBSD

Proxmox VE is a popular open-source virtualization platform that allows you to run multiple virtual machines on a single hardware server. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Proxmox VE on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need the following:

• An OpenBSD installation with root access
• The latest version of Proxmox VE downloaded from the official website: https://www.proxmox.com/proxmox-ve

Step 1: Install Proxmox VE on OpenBSD

1. Log in to your OpenBSD server as root.

2. Change to the directory where the Proxmox VE installation file is located.

3. Run the following command to extract the installation files:

tar xvzf proxmox-ve_*.tar.gz

4. Change to the extracted directory:

cd Proxmox_VE_*

5. Run the installer script:

./install

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 2: Configure Proxmox VE

1. Once the installation is complete, you can access the Proxmox VE web interface by opening a web browser and entering the URL:

https://<ip_address>:8006

Replace <ip_address> with the IP address of your OpenBSD server.

2. Log in to the Proxmox VE web interface using your root credentials.

3. To create a new virtual machine, click on the "Create VM" button and follow the wizard.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Proxmox VE on your OpenBSD server. You can now create and manage multiple virtual machines from a single hardware server using the Proxmox VE web interface.

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