Proxmox VE Installation Guide: From ISO to First VM | How to install Proxmox v8

👋 Greetings, Tech Enthusiasts! Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on installing Proxmox VE. Whether you're new to virtualisation or a seasoned pro looking to explore Proxmox, this video is your one-stop guide.

🚀 What We Cover:
🫵 Introduction to Proxmox VE: A brief overview of Proxmox Virtual Environment, its uses, and why it's a top choice for virtualisation.
🫵 Downloading Proxmox ISO: We'll navigate the Proxmox website together, ensuring you download the correct version of Proxmox VE.
🫵 Preparing the Installation Media: Step-by-step instructions on how to burn the Proxmox ISO to a USB drive using a popular, free tool.
🫵 System Requirements and Pre-installation Checklist: Quick rundown of the hardware requirements and virtualisation settings to check before installation.
🫵 Installing Proxmox VE: A detailed walkthrough of the installation process, including partitioning, network configurations, and more.
🫵 Initial Configuration of Proxmox: Setting up your Proxmox environment post-installation, including network adjustments and software updates.
🫵 Creating Your First Virtual Machine (VM): I'll guide you through setting up your first (FreeBSD) VM, from selecting an OS to final configuration.

🔍 Why Watch This Video?
🟢 Clear, Step-by-Step Instructions: Perfect for beginners, with detailed guidance at every step.
🟢 Real-Time Installation: Follow along as I install Proxmox VE on actual hardware.

👥 Who Should Watch?
👀 IT professionals and students keen on learning about virtualisation.
👀 Home lab enthusiasts looking to explore new virtualisation platforms.
👀 Anyone interested in setting up a robust, open-source virtual environment.

📝 Notes and Resources:
🔗 Proxmox Download - https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads
🔗 balenaEthcer - https://etcher.balena.io/
🔗 Proxmox Documentation - https://pve.proxmox.com/pve-docs/

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⏲️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Download and prepare media
01:35 BIOS Virtualisation settings
02:37 Installing using graphical interface
08:15 Installing using terminal user interface
11:00 Logging in to the web interface
14:25 Downloading an ISO
15:35 Creating a FreeBSD virtual machine
22:03 Wrapping up, what's next

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