endif::wiki[]
{pve} is based on Debian. This is why the install disk images (ISO files)
-provided by Proxmox include a complete Debian system (Debian 10 Buster for
-{pve} version 6.x) as well as all necessary {pve} packages.
+provided by Proxmox include a complete Debian system as well as all necessary
+{pve} packages.
-The installer will guide through the setup, allowing you to partition the local
-disk(s), apply basic system configurations (for example, timezone, language,
-network) and install all required packages. This process should not take more
-than a few minutes. Installing with the provided ISO is the recommended method
-for new and existing users.
+TIP: See the xref:faq-support-table[support table in the FAQ] for the
+relationship between {pve} releases and Debian releases.
+
+The installer will guide you through the setup, allowing you to partition the
+local disk(s), apply basic system configurations (for example, timezone,
+language, network) and install all required packages. This process should not
+take more than a few minutes. Installing with the provided ISO is the
+recommended method for new and existing users.
Alternatively, {pve} can be installed on top of an existing Debian system. This
option is only recommended for advanced users because detailed knowledge about
* Complete operating system (Debian Linux, 64-bit)
-* The {pve} installer, which partitions the local disk(s) with ext4, xfs
- or ZFS and installs the operating system.
+* The {pve} installer, which partitions the local disk(s) with ext4, XFS,
+ BTRFS (technology preview), or ZFS and installs the operating system.
* {pve} Linux kernel with KVM and LXC support
(for example, USB flash drive or CD-ROM) and boot from it.
TIP: Make sure that booting from the installation medium (for example, USB) is
-enabled in your servers firmware settings.
+enabled in your servers firmware settings and secure boot is disabled.
[thumbnail="screenshot/pve-grub-menu.png"]
can be clicked by pressing the `ALT` key combined with the underlined character
from the respective button. For example, `ALT + N` to press a `Next` button.
-Install {pve} (Debug mode)::
+Advanced Options: Install {pve} (Debug mode)::
Starts the installation in debug mode. A console will be opened at several
installation steps. This helps to debug the situation if something goes wrong.
xref:chapter_zfs[repair a degraded ZFS 'rpool'] or fix the
xref:sysboot[bootloader] for an existing {pve} setup.
-Rescue Boot::
+Advanced Options: Rescue Boot::
With this option you can boot an existing installation. It searches all attached
hard disks. If it finds an existing installation, it boots directly into that
problems with the boot block (grub) or the BIOS is unable to read the boot block
from the disk.
-Test Memory::
+Advanced Options: Test Memory::
Runs `memtest86+`. This is useful to check if the memory is functional and free
of errors.
[thumbnail="screenshot/pve-install-summary.png"]
-If the installation failed check out specific errors on the second TTY
-(`CTRL + ALT + F2'), ensure that the systems meets the
+If the installation failed, check out specific errors on the second TTY
+(`CTRL + ALT + F2') and ensure that the systems meets the
xref:install_minimal_requirements[minimum requirements]. If the installation
-is still not working look at the xref:getting_help[how to get help chapter].
+is still not working, look at the xref:getting_help[how to get help chapter].
Further configuration is done via the Proxmox web interface. Point your browser
to the IP address given during installation (https://youripaddress:8006).
-NOTE: Default login is "root" (realm 'PAM') and the root password is defined
+NOTE: Default login is "root" (realm 'PAM') and the root password was defined
during the installation process.
[[advanced_lvm_options]]
Install {pve} on Debian
-----------------------
-{pve} ships as a set of Debian packages and can be installed on to of a standard
+{pve} ships as a set of Debian packages and can be installed on top of a standard
Debian installation.
xref:sysadmin_package_repositories[After configuring the repositories] you need
to run the following commands:
In general, this is not trivial, especially when LVM or ZFS is used.
A detailed step by step how-to can be found on the
-{webwiki-url}Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_Buster[wiki].
+{webwiki-url}Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_11_Bullseye[wiki].
endif::wiki[]
Video Tutorials
---------------
-* List of all official tutorials on our
- http://www.youtube.com/proxmoxve[{pve} YouTube Channel]
-
-* Tutorials in Spanish language on
- http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUULBIhA5QDBdNf1pcTZ5UXhek63Fij8z[ITexperts.es
- YouTube Play List]
+See the list of all official tutorials on our
+https://www.youtube.com/proxmoxve[{pve} YouTube Channel]
See Also