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Mastering Proxmox
Mastering Proxmox

Mastering Proxmox: Build virtualized environments using the Proxmox VE hypervisor , Third Edition

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Mastering Proxmox

Creating a Cluster and Exploring the Proxmox GUI

Proxmox VE can be used independently without being part of a cluster. But in order to truly use Proxmox at its full potential, a cluster enables many more advanced features such as centralized management, high availability, and live migration. We will look into the features in later chapters. When multiple Proxmox nodes are in the same cluster, they can all be managed and monitored by logging in to the Proxmox GUI through any member node. There is no master-slave scheme in Proxmox. All nodes works together by sharing the same configuration.

Creating a Proxmox cluster

A cluster is nothing but a group of Proxmox servers or nodes, sharing resources. A Proxmox cluster can contain up to 32 physical nodes. If network latency permits, the number of nodes can be higher. But any number of nodes higher than 32 may cause an unstable situation within the cluster.

As of Proxmox VE 5, we cannot create clusters through the graphical interface. The entire process of cluster creation must be done through the CLI. Proxmox provides a tool to create and add nodes to a cluster called Proxmox VE Cluster Manager or pvecm.

When naming a cluster, keep in mind that it can be a maximum of 15 characters and only—can be used as a special character.

To create a new cluster, log in to any available Proxmox node through SSH and run the following command:

# pvecm create <clustername>

For our first demo cluster, we are going to run the...

Exploring the Proxmox GUI

The Proxmox GUI allows users to interact with the Proxmox cluster graphically using menus and a visual representation of the cluster status. Even though all of the management can be done from the CLI, it can be overwhelming at times, and managing a cluster can become a daunting task. To properly utilize a Proxmox cluster, it is very important to have a clear understanding of the Proxmox GUI. The GUI can be accessed through any member nodes in the cluster. From Proxmox VE 4.2, the GUI has been updated to Sencha Ext JS 6, adding a new level of cluster visibility along with aesthetic appeal. We can now gather a lot more, at-a-glance data while managing more details through the GUI.

In this chapter, we are going to explore the different parts of the Proxmox web GUI, such as how the menu system is organized and the menus' functions. The GUI can be easily...

Summary

In this chapter, we learned how to create a Proxmox cluster and explored the graphical user interface of Proxmox VE. We learned about how the menu system is divided into different entities and what features are used to manage resources in a Proxmox cluster. We also saw different modes of the viewing option to browse all the resources in a Proxmox cluster.

Being equipped with the knowledge of the Proxmox GUI and its features paves the way for much more advanced topics in the coming chapters. Although Proxmox provides many management options through the CLI, a great deal of time is still spent on the Proxmox GUI for day-to-day cluster management.

In the next chapter, we will see what is under the hood of Proxmox. We will see how the Proxmox directory structure is laid out to store vital configuration files and what the Proxmox cluster filesystem is and why it is important...

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Key benefits

  • -Formulate Proxmox-based solutions and set up virtual machines of any size while gaining expertise even on the most complex multi-cluster setups
  • -Master the skills needed to analyze, monitor, and troubleshoot real-world virtual environments
  • -This is the most up-to-date title on mastering Proxmox, with examples based on the new Linux Kernel 4.10.15 and Debian Stretch (9.x)

Description

Proxmox is an open source server virtualization solution that has enterprise-class features for managing virtual machines, for storage, and to virtualize both Linux and Windows application workloads. You'll begin with a refresher on the advanced installation features and the Proxmox GUI to familiarize yourself with the Proxmox VE hypervisor. Then, you'll move on to explore Proxmox under the hood, focusing on storage systems, such as Ceph, used with Proxmox. Moving on, you'll learn to manage KVM virtual machines, deploy Linux containers fast, and see how networking is handled in Proxmox. You'll also learn how to protect a cluster or a VM with a firewall and explore the new high availability features introduced in Proxmox VE 5.0. Next, you'll dive deeper into the backup/restore strategy and see how to properly update and upgrade a Proxmox node. Later, you'll learn how to monitor a Proxmox cluster and all of its components using Zabbix. Finally, you'll discover how to recover Promox from disaster strikes through some real-world examples. By the end of the book, you'll be an expert at making Proxmox work in production environments with minimal downtime.

Who is this book for?

This book is for Linux and system administrators and professionals working in IT teams who would like to design and implement an enterprise-quality virtualized environment using Proxmox. Some knowledge of networking and virtualization concepts is assumed.

What you will learn

  • • Install basic Proxmox VE nodes and get to know the Proxmox GUI
  • • Get to know Proxmox s internal structure and mechanics
  • • Create and manage KVM or LXC-based virtual machines
  • • Understand advanced virtual networks
  • • Configure high availability Proxmox nodes
  • • Integrate Ceph big data storage with the Proxmox hypervisor
  • • Plan a large virtual environment for cloud-based services
  • • Discover real-world scenarios for Proxmox troubleshooting

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Table of Contents

16 Chapters
Understanding Proxmox VE and Advanced Installation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating a Cluster and Exploring the Proxmox GUI Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Proxmox under the Hood Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Storage Systems Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Installing and Configuring Ceph Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
KVM Virtual Machines Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
LXC Virtual Machines Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Network of Virtual Networks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
The Proxmox VE Firewall Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Proxmox High Availability Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Monitoring the Proxmox Cluster Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Proxmox Production-Level Setup Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Back Up and Restore Virtual Machines Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Updating/Upgrading Proxmox Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Proxmox Troubleshooting Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Rescuing Proxmox Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Mikeinnyc Aug 13, 2021
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This book is right to the point. I was afraid it would have too much info. Very good to have next to my laptop as a Physical reference. Physical reference is better imo because you have it with you at all times. Printing graphics could be better but at least I could understand it.A must read for all Proxmox users and a physical requirement to have. Only wished we could ask for help on your website maybe even contract out paid help. That would be great.Thank you for your work.😁
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IT Jan 08, 2018
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Well written and an excellent guide to the various aspects of virtualization in Promox. In a world where little has been written on Proxmox, this book is a necessary read for anyone who wants to learn how to use this powerful software.
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Gustavo P. Dias Fernandes Sep 22, 2023
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Para quem trabalha com o PROXMOX, este livro realmente é essencial. As dicas para um refinamento das configurações são muito boas, uma verdadeira mão na roda. Comprei outro título também sobre o proxmox, mas esse foi o melhor.
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Allen Murphey May 19, 2021
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I got a Proxmox project dropped on me out of the blue at work, and after looking at their fantastic admin guide, I realized I could just a bit of a step back, broader view, and the guidance of the voice of experience which this book really help me by being. Stepping through the concepts and labs in order built up a framework that helped organize how I can use the original documentation as a reference, while filling in concepts to put some of the bare admin steps into a bit more context. Having a coverage of Proxmox on Ceph was a life saver for me because it helped keep me from getting a confused between how Proxmox works with Ceph and how to build and run Ceph by itself. I am rapidly finding myself with Proxmox + Ceph for projects as well as just Ceph large storage projects and keeping these two straight, between how they overlap and where they don't was very necessary - this book helped with Proxmox and Just Enough Ceph for Proxmox happiness. The other Ceph books from this publisher helped for dealing with Just Ceph on its own seperate from Proxmox. I am very glad I got all 3 and they are all three excellent introductions and guides as well as re-usable references. Saved my bacon, folks - thanks for writing these.
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Would suggest! If you want to learn proxmox. This is the book for you. Not for linux beginners
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