Mastering Proxmox

Proxmox is an open source virtualization management solution for servers. Server virtualization is the process where the underlying infrastructure of a company’s compute, network, and storage resources are pooled together into a manageable single resource which can be allocated to applications and other processes when required (an example being high web traffic, where existing resources are stripped from non-critical application hosting to the website). As it combines two virtualization platforms (Kernel-based and Container based), Proxmox offers maximum flexibility and is one of the reasons why it is so popular.

Proxmox is the best kept secret in the computer virtualization industry. Proxmox Hypervisor goes head-to-head with other advanced virtualization platforms without the added cost. This book starts by guiding you through how to set up your very first Proxmox virtualization platform with minimal configuration. The book will then make you familiar with the Proxmox GUI and the folder structure. We will then take a look at the Shared Storage System that Proxmox supports and the pros and cons. As we move on, you will learn how to configure virtual machines beyond the basic default setup as well as how networking is handled.

Setting up a Proxmox cluster in a production environment with minimum downtime will also be explained. Towards the end of the book, you will also learn about troubleshooting by looking at real-life problems. We will also look at how to tackle the day-to-day challenges of an administrator managing Proxmox clusters.