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Step-by-step guide to installingProxmox on aRaspberryPi, including updating packages, adding Proxmox repository, and installing necessary components.
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1️⃣ Update and Upgrade the System
First, ensure your system is up to date with the latest packages.
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade2️⃣ Install Curl
Install Curl, which is required to download the Proxmox GPG key.
sudo apt install curl3️⃣ Edit the Hosts File
Edit the /etc/hosts file to ensure proper hostname resolution.
sudo nano /etc/hostsNote
Add the hostname and the IP address of your Raspberry Pi to this file.
4️⃣ Set the Root Password
Set a password for the root user, as Proxmox requires root access.
sudo passwd root5️⃣ Add the Proxmox GPG Key
Add the Proxmox GPG key to your system to verify the Proxmox packages.
curl -L https://mirrors.apqa.cn/proxmox/debian/pveport.gpg | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/pveport.gpg >/dev/null6️⃣ Add the Proxmox Repository
Add the Proxmox repository to your sources list.
echo "deb [arch=arm64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/pveport.gpg] https://mirrors.apqa.cn/proxmox/debian/pve bookworm port" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/pveport.list7️⃣ Update Package Lists
Update the package lists to include the Proxmox repository.
sudo apt update8️⃣ Install ifupdown2
Install ifupdown2, which is required for network configuration.
sudo apt install ifupdown29️⃣ Install Proxmox VE and Additional Packages
Install Proxmox VE along with necessary packages like Postfix, open-iscsi, and the firmware.
sudo apt install proxmox-ve postfix open-iscsi pve-edk2-firmware-aarch64🔟 Verify Installation
Check the IP address of your Raspberry Pi to ensure network connectivity.
hostname -ISummary
By following these steps, you will have successfully installed Proxmox on your Raspberry Pi. Ensure to configure your network settings and other preferences as needed after installation. For further configuration and management, refer to the Proxmox VE Documentation.