Proxmox VE is a powerful open-source virtualization platform that allows you to run multiple virtual machines and containers on a single physical machine. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Proxmox VE on macOS.
Prerequisites
Before getting started, please ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
- A macOS computer with at least 8GB of RAM
- VirtualBox or VMware Fusion installed on your macOS system
- Proxmox VE ISO file downloaded from the official website
Step 1: Create a New Virtual Machine
- Launch VirtualBox or VMware Fusion on your macOS system.
- Click on the New button to create a new virtual machine.
- Give your virtual machine a name, and select Linux as the operating system type.
- Choose Debian(64-bit) as the version.
- Assign at least 4GB of RAM and 20GB of storage to the virtual machine.
- Click on Create to create the new virtual machine.
Step 2: Install Proxmox VE
- Start the new virtual machine that you created in Step 1.
- Select the Proxmox VE ISO file that you downloaded earlier as the bootable media.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install Proxmox VE on your virtual machine.
Step 3: Configure Proxmox VE
- Once the installation is completed, log in to your Proxmox VE server using the credentials that you set up during the installation process.
- Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your Proxmox VE server in the address bar.
- You will be prompted to enter your login credentials.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to configure and set up Proxmox VE.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Proxmox VE on macOS! You can now start creating and managing your virtual machines using the Proxmox VE platform. We hope this tutorial was helpful for you.
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