update & rearrange installation chapter

Signed-off-by: Tim Marx <t.marx@proxmox.com>
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Tim Marx 2019-02-26 10:50:24 +01:00 committed by Thomas Lamprecht
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@ -7,19 +7,19 @@ ifdef::wiki[]
:title: Installation :title: Installation
endif::wiki[] endif::wiki[]
{pve} is based on Debian and comes with an installation CD-ROM {pve} is based on Debian, therefore the disk image (ISO file) provided
which includes a complete Debian system ("stretch" for version 5.x) as by us includes a complete Debian system ("stretch" for version 5.x) as
well as all necessary {pve} packages. well as all necessary {pve} packages.
The installer just asks you a few questions, then partitions the local Using the installer will guide you through the setup, allowing
disk(s), installs all required packages, and configures the system you to partition the local disk(s), apply basic system configurations
including a basic network setup. You can get a fully functional system (e.g. timezone, language, network) and install all required packages.
within a few minutes. This is the preferred and recommended Using the provided ISO will get you started in just a few minutes,
installation method. that's why we recommend this method for new and existing users.
Alternatively, {pve} can be installed on top of an existing Debian Alternatively, {pve} can be installed on top of an existing Debian
system. This option is only recommended for advanced users since system. This option is only recommended for advanced users since
detail knowledge about {pve} is necessary. detailed knowledge about {pve} is necessary.
ifndef::wiki[] ifndef::wiki[]
@ -28,15 +28,15 @@ include::pve-system-requirements.adoc[]
endif::wiki[] endif::wiki[]
Using the {pve} Installation CD-ROM Using the {pve} Installer
----------------------------------- -------------------------
You can download the ISO from {website}en/downloads. You can download the ISO from {website}en/downloads.
It includes the following: It includes the following:
* Complete operating system (Debian Linux, 64-bit) * Complete operating system (Debian Linux, 64-bit)
* The {pve} installer, which partitions the hard drive(s) with ext4, * The {pve} installer, which partitions the local disk(s) with ext4,
ext3, xfs or ZFS and installs the operating system. ext3, xfs or ZFS and installs the operating system.
* {pve} kernel (Linux) with LXC and KVM support * {pve} kernel (Linux) with LXC and KVM support
@ -49,11 +49,13 @@ It includes the following:
NOTE: During the installation process, the complete server NOTE: During the installation process, the complete server
is used by default and all existing data is removed. is used by default and all existing data is removed.
Please insert the installation media (e.g. USB-Stick, CD-ROM) and boot
from it.
[thumbnail="screenshot/pve-grub-menu.png"] [thumbnail="screenshot/pve-grub-menu.png"]
Please insert the installation CD-ROM, then boot from that After choosing the correct entry (e.g. Boot from USB) the {pve} menu
drive. Immediately afterwards you can choose the following menu will be displayed, you can now select one of the following options:
options:
Install Proxmox VE:: Install Proxmox VE::
@ -104,8 +106,8 @@ you can choose disks there. Additionally you can set additional options (see
The next page just ask for basic configuration options like your The next page just ask for basic configuration options like your
location, the time zone and keyboard layout. The location is used to location, the time zone and keyboard layout. The location is used to
select a download server near you to speedup updates. The installer is select a download server near you to speed up updates. The installer is
usually able to auto detect those setting, so you only need to change usually able to auto detect those settings, so you only need to change
them in rare situations when auto detection fails, or when you want to them in rare situations when auto detection fails, or when you want to
use some special keyboard layout not commonly used in your country. use some special keyboard layout not commonly used in your country.
@ -124,7 +126,7 @@ recommend to use stronger passwords - here are some guidelines:
romantic links (current or past) and biographical information (e.g., romantic links (current or past) and biographical information (e.g.,
ID numbers, ancestors' names or dates). ID numbers, ancestors' names or dates).
It is sometimes necessary to send notification to the system It is sometimes necessary to send notifications to the system
administrator, for example: administrator, for example:
- Information about available package updates. - Information about available package updates.
@ -144,7 +146,7 @@ dual stack node, you can easily do that after installation.
If you press `Next` now, installation starts to format disks, and If you press `Next` now, installation starts to format disks, and
copies packages to the target. Please wait until that is finished, copies packages to the target. Please wait until that is finished,
then reboot the server. then remove the installation media and restart your system.
Further configuration is done via the Proxmox web interface. Just Further configuration is done via the Proxmox web interface. Just
point your browser to the IP address given during installation point your browser to the IP address given during installation
@ -257,22 +259,23 @@ installation using the following command:
ifdef::wiki[] ifdef::wiki[]
link:/wiki/Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_Stretch[Install Proxmox VE on Debian Stretch]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
link:/wiki/Install_from_USB_Stick[Install from USB Stick] link:/wiki/Install_from_USB_Stick[Install from USB Stick]
--------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------
link:/wiki/Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_Stretch[Install Proxmox VE on Debian Stretch]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
endif::wiki[] endif::wiki[]
ifndef::wiki[] ifndef::wiki[]
include::pve-usbstick.adoc[]
Install {pve} on Debian Install {pve} on Debian
----------------------- -----------------------
{pve} ships as a set of Debian packages, so you can install it {pve} ships as a set of Debian packages, so you can install it
on top of a normal Debian installation. After configuring the on top of a standard Debian installation. xref:sysadmin_package_repositories[After configuring the repositories], you need to run:
repositories, you need to run:
[source,bash] [source,bash]
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@ -291,7 +294,6 @@ ZFS.
You can find a detailed step by step how-to guide on the You can find a detailed step by step how-to guide on the
{webwiki-url}Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_Stretch[wiki]. {webwiki-url}Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_Stretch[wiki].
include::pve-usbstick.adoc[]
endif::wiki[] endif::wiki[]

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@ -100,9 +100,11 @@ diskutil unmountDisk /dev/diskX
NOTE: replace X with the disk number from the last command. NOTE: replace X with the disk number from the last command.
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sudo dd if=proxmox-ve_*.dmg of=/dev/rdiskN bs=1m sudo dd if=proxmox-ve_*.dmg of=/dev/rdiskX bs=1m
---- ----
NOTE: 'rdiskX', instead of 'diskX', in the last command is intended,
this will increase write speed
Instructions for Windows Instructions for Windows
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