+hardware. Therefore, it is still essential to adapt it to your specific needs,
+test your setup and monitor health and performance continuously.
+
+[[pve_ceph_install_wizard]]
+Initial Ceph installation & configuration
+-----------------------------------------
+
+[thumbnail="screenshot/gui-node-ceph-install.png"]
+
+With {pve} you have the benefit of an easy to use installation wizard
+for Ceph. Click on one of your cluster nodes and navigate to the Ceph
+section in the menu tree. If Ceph is not already installed you will be
+offered to do so now.
+
+The wizard is divided into different sections, where each needs to be
+finished successfully in order to use Ceph. After starting the installation
+the wizard will download and install all required packages from {pve}'s ceph
+repository.
+
+After finishing the first step, you will need to create a configuration.
+This step is only needed once per cluster, as this configuration is distributed
+automatically to all remaining cluster members through {pve}'s clustered
+xref:chapter_pmxcfs[configuration file system (pmxcfs)].
+
+The configuration step includes the following settings:
+
+* *Public Network:* You should setup a dedicated network for Ceph, this
+setting is required. Separating your Ceph traffic is highly recommended,
+because it could lead to troubles with other latency dependent services,
+e.g., cluster communication may decrease Ceph's performance, if not done.