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Proxmox VE Installer on Debian 12 Bookworm

This setup/script automates the installation of Proxmox on Debian 12 based on official wiki post and the creation of a bridge to facilitate network configuration.

Note: This script is designed to run on a Debian 12 system. Make sure to have superuser permissions before executing the script.

Requirements

• Installed Debian 12 Bookworm

• Superuser permissions

Recommended Preinstallation Steps

Fix Locale Missconfiguration

Comment out the AcceptEnv LANG LC_* line in the local /etc/ssh/sshd_config file:

nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config
systemctl restart ssh.service

Set Time Zone

Comment out the AcceptEnv LANG LC_* line in the local /etc/ssh/sshd_config file:

timedatectl set-timezone Europe/Madrid
timedatectl

Installation Steps

Always as root:

su root

Install Git:

apt update && apt dist-upgrade && apt install git

(Important) Clone the repository from the directory:

 cd /

Usage Instructions

1. Clone the repository to your Debian 12 system.

   # With git already installed on your machine, clone the repository
   git clone https://github.com/aleixsr/Proxmox-Debian12.git

2. Access the downloaded folder with the 'cd' command

   cd /Proxmox-Debian12

3. Make the script executable.

   # Give execution permission to the setup
   chmod +x ./setup

4. Run the setup.

   ./setup

5. Grub Update: Keep grub file when asked (do not modify)

6. Postfix: Select Internet Site when asked

7. Follow screen instructions and after several reboots all will should be installed. Check listening ports:

   If they're not listeing perform:
   rm -rf /etc/apt/sources.list.d/pve-enterprise.list apt update && apt dist-upgrade-y reboot

8. Remeber to set a password to root user and login using a browser https://your_ip_address:8006

Additional Packages

The script installs some additional packages to enhance the experience and provide additional functionalities. The packages include:

1. 'sudo': Essential tool to grant administrative permissions to the selected user.
2. 'nala': An application that enhances the graphical interface of 'apt'.
3. 'neofetch': A system information display tool with a colorful and user-friendly interface.
4. 'net-tools': A classic set of network utilities, such as ifconfig and route.
5. 'nmap': A powerful network scanning and security auditing tool.

Make sure to review the official documentation for each package for more details on their functionalities.

Features

1. Proxmox Installation: The script automatically installs Proxmox on the Debian 12 base.

2. Additional Packages: These additional packages are installed to enhance the user experience and provide useful tools for the system and Proxmox environment.

3. Bridge Creation: Facilitates network configuration by creating a bridge named vmbr0. You can choose to configure manually or use DHCP.

Updates and Support

For support or to report issues, open an issue.

License

This script is distributed under the BSD 3-Clause License.

Acknowledgments

Thank you for using the Proxmox Installation Script on Debian 12 If you come across any improvements or would like to contribute, feel free to create a pull request. Your contributions are welcome to enhance this script.

We appreciate your participation in the community and your contribution to the ongoing development of this script.

Enjoy Proxmox! 🚀

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