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New paragraphs were taken from pmg-docs and adapted. Most changes
here are the result of basically "diffing" both documentations, choosing
the better prased/sounding sections. Some wording were slightly changed
as necessary to further improve them.

The equivalent changes will be done for pmg-docs too, to ensure they are
really the same in the end.

Signed-off-by: Christoph Heiss <c.heiss@proxmox.com>
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@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ The installer ISO image includes the following:
* Complete operating system (Debian Linux, 64-bit)
* The {pve} installer, which partitions the local disk(s) with ext4, XFS,
BTRFS (technology preview), or ZFS and installs the operating system.
BTRFS (technology preview), or ZFS and installs the operating system
* {pve} Linux kernel with KVM and LXC support
@ -52,9 +52,9 @@ The installer ISO image includes the following:
* Web-based management interface
NOTE: All existing data on the for installation selected drives will be removed
during the installation process. The installer does not add boot menu entries
for other operating systems.
NOTE: All existing data on the selected drives will be removed during the
installation process. The installer does not add boot menu entries for other
operating systems.
Please insert the xref:installation_prepare_media[prepared installation media]
(for example, USB flash drive or CD-ROM) and boot from it.
@ -65,8 +65,8 @@ when booting an installer prior to {pve} version 8.1.
[thumbnail="screenshot/pve-grub-menu.png"]
After choosing the correct entry (e.g. Boot from USB) the {pve} menu will be
displayed and one of the following options can be selected:
After choosing the correct entry (for example, 'Boot from USB') the {pve} menu
will be displayed, and one of the following options can be selected:
Install {pve} (Graphical)::
@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ from the respective button. For example, `ALT + N` to press a `Next` button.
Install {pve} (Terminal UI)::
Starts the console-mode installation wizard. It provides the same overall
Starts the terminal-mode installation wizard. It provides the same overall
installation experience as the graphical installer, but has generally better
compatibility with very old and very new hardware.
@ -123,39 +123,46 @@ Runs `memtest86+`. This is useful to check if the memory is functional and free
of errors. Secure Boot must be turned off in the UEFI firmware setup utility to
run this option.
You normally select *Install {pve} (Graphical)* to start the installation.
[thumbnail="screenshot/pve-select-target-disk.png"]
After selecting *Install {pve}* and accepting the EULA, the prompt to select the
target hard disk(s) will appear. The `Options` button opens the dialog to select
the target file system.
The first step is to read our EULA (End User License Agreement). Following this,
you can select the target hard disk(s) for the installation.
The default file system is `ext4`. The Logical Volume Manager (LVM) is used when
`ext4` or `xfs` is selected. Additional options to restrict LVM space
can also be set (see <<advanced_lvm_options,below>>).
CAUTION: By default, the whole server is used and all existing data is removed.
Make sure there is no important data on the server before proceeding with the
installation.
{pve} can be installed on ZFS. As ZFS offers several software RAID levels, this
is an option for systems that don't have a hardware RAID controller. The target
disks must be selected in the `Options` dialog. More ZFS specific settings can
be changed under `Advanced Options` (see <<advanced_zfs_options,below>>).
The `Options` button lets you select the target file system, which
defaults to `ext4`. The installer uses LVM if you select
`ext4` or `xfs` as a file system, and offers additional options to
restrict LVM space (see xref:advanced_lvm_options[below]).
{pve} can also be installed on ZFS. As ZFS offers several software RAID levels,
this is an option for systems that don't have a hardware RAID controller. The
target disks must be selected in the `Options` dialog. More ZFS specific
settings can be changed under xref:advanced_zfs_options[`Advanced Options`].
WARNING: ZFS on top of any hardware RAID is not supported and can result in data
loss.
[thumbnail="screenshot/pve-select-location.png", float="left"]
The next page asks for basic configuration options like the location, the time
zone, and keyboard layout. The location is used to select a download server
close by to speed up updates. The installer usually auto-detects these settings.
They only need to be changed in the rare case that auto detection fails or a
different keyboard layout should be used.
The next page asks for basic configuration options like your location, time
zone, and keyboard layout. The location is used to select a nearby download
server, in order to increase the speed of updates. The installer is usually able
to auto-detect these settings, so you only need to change them in rare
situations when auto-detection fails, or when you want to use a keyboard layout
not commonly used in your country.
[thumbnail="screenshot/pve-set-password.png"]
Next the password of the superuser (root) and an email address needs to be
Next the password of the superuser (`root`) and an email address needs to be
specified. The password must consist of at least 5 characters. It's highly
recommended to use a stronger password. Some guidelines are:
- Use a minimum password length of 12 to 14 characters.
- Use a minimum password length of at least 12 characters.
- Include lowercase and uppercase alphabetic characters, numbers, and symbols.
@ -169,35 +176,69 @@ For example:
- Information about available package updates.
- Error messages from periodic CRON jobs.
- Error messages from periodic 'cron' jobs.
[thumbnail="screenshot/pve-setup-network.png"]
The last step is the network configuration. Network interfaces that are UP show
a filled circle in front of their name in the drop down menu. Please note that
during installation you can either use an IPv4 or IPv6 address, but not both. To
configure a dual stack node, add additional IP addresses after the installation.
All those notification mails will be sent to the specified email address.
The last step is the network configuration. Network interfaces that are 'UP'
show a filled circle in front of their name in the drop down menu. Please note
that during installation you can either specify an IPv4 or IPv6 address, but not
both. To configure a dual stack node, add additional IP addresses after the
installation.
[thumbnail="screenshot/pve-installation.png", float="left"]
The next step shows a summary of the previously selected options. Re-check every
setting and use the `Previous` button if a setting needs to be changed. To
accept, press `Install`. The installation starts to format disks and copies
packages to the target. Please wait until this step has finished; then remove
the installation medium and restart your system.
The next step shows a summary of the previously selected options. Please
re-check every setting and use the `Previous` button if a setting needs to be
changed.
After clicking `Install`, the installer will begin to format the disks and copy
packages to the target disk(s). Please wait until this step has finished; then
remove the installation medium and restart your system.
[thumbnail="screenshot/pve-install-summary.png"]
Copying the packages usually takes several minutes, mostly depending on the
speed of the installation medium and the target disk performance.
When copying and setting up the packages has finished, you can reboot the
server. This will be done automatically after a few seconds by default.
.Installation Failure
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].
('CTRL + ALT + F2') and ensure that the systems meets the
xref:install_minimal_requirements[minimum requirements].
Further configuration is done via the Proxmox web interface. Point your browser
to the IP address given during installation (https://youripaddress:8006).
If the installation is still not working, look at the
xref:getting_help[how to get help chapter].
NOTE: Default login is "root" (realm 'PAM') and the root password was defined
during the installation process.
Accessing the Management Interface Post-Installation
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[thumbnail="screenshot/gui-login-window.png"]
After a succesful installation and reboot of the system you can use the {pve}
web interface for further configuration.
. Point your browser to the IP address given during the installation and port
8006, for example: https://youripaddress:8006
. Log in using the `root` (realm 'PAM') username and the password chosen during
installation.
. Upload your subscription key to gain access to the Enterprise repository.
Otherwise, you will need to set up one of the public, less tested package
repositories to get updates for security fixes, bug fixes, and new features.
. Check the IP configuration and hostname.
. Check the timezone.
. Check your xref:chapter_pve_firewall[Firewall settings].
[[advanced_lvm_options]]
Advanced LVM Configuration Options