Proxmox CE Install Guide

Here's a short guide to install Proxmox VE on an HP EliteDesk G6 (or similar desktop-class system):

1. Prepare Your Environment

• Download Proxmox VE ISO: Visit https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads and download the latest Proxmox VE ISO installer.

• Create Bootable USB Drive: Use Rufus (Windows) or dd (Linux/macOS) to write the ISO to a USB drive.

2. Prepare the HP EliteDesk G6

• Enter BIOS/UEFI:

  • Reboot and press Esc, then F10 for BIOS.

• Change Boot Settings:

  • Set USB boot to first priority.
  • Disable Secure Boot (under Security > Secure Boot Configuration).
  • Enable Legacy Boot if UEFI causes issues (optional).
  • Enable Virtualization (VT-x/VT-d) in Advanced > CPU settings.

• Save and Exit BIOS.

3. Install Proxmox VE

1. Plug in the USB and boot the system.

2. Select Install Proxmox VE from the boot menu.

3. Follow the installer prompts:

• Select target disk (preferably an SSD/NVMe).
• Set country, time zone, and keyboard layout.
• Set admin password and email.
• Configure management network (choose the Ethernet interface).

4. Finish the installation and reboot (remove USB when prompted).

4. First Login

• Once rebooted, access the web UI:

  • From another device, open: https://<your-proxmox-ip>:8006
  • Login with root and the password you set.

5. Post-Install Tips

• Accept the self-signed SSL warning.

• If you don’t have a subscription, suppress the “No valid subscription” pop-up:

  sed -i.bak "s|data.status !== 'Active'|false|" /usr/share/javascript/proxmox-widget-toolkit/proxmoxlib.js
  systemctl restart pveproxy
  

• Update packages:

  apt update && apt full-upgrade -y