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Proxmox VE on an Encrypted ZFS Pool with Hetzner VPS

Overview

This repository contains two scripts:

  1. hetzner-debian12-zfs-setup.sh: Installs Debian 12 with ZFS as the root file system on a Hetzner VPS.
  2. proxmox_install.sh: Installs Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) on Debian 12.

Usage

1. Hetzner Debian 12 with ZFS Setup

Script: hetzner-debian12-zfs-setup.sh
Description: This script automates the setup of Debian 12 with ZFS root on Hetzner VPS. It prepares ZFS pools, partitions disks, and installs Debian 12 on the root ZFS filesystem.

Steps to Use:

  1. In the Hetzner rescue system:
    • Set the OS to Linux.
    • Add your SSH key.
    • Click "Activate rescue system"
  2. SSH into the console after reboot and run the script: 
    bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/b-milescu/ai-ops/refs/heads/main/hetzner-debian12-zfs-setup.sh)"
  3. Follow prompts to configure:
    • Hostname
    • ZFS ARC cache size
    • Disk selections for ZFS pools
    • Swap size and free tail space
    • Root password
    • Encryption options for the root pool

Note: Run the script in a screen session to prevent disconnections:

screen -dmS zfs
screen -r zfs

2. Proxmox VE Install on Debian 12

Scripts: proxmox_install_part1.sh and proxmox_install_part2.sh Description: The will install installs Proxmox VE on Debian 12, adding Proxmox repositories, installing necessary packages, and configuring the environment.

Steps to Use:

  1. SSH into your Debian 12 server.
  2. Run the first script: 
    bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/b-milescu/ai-ops/refs/heads/main/proxmox_install_part1.sh)"
    After reboot run the second script: 
    bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/b-milescu/ai-ops/refs/heads/main/proxmox_install_part2.sh)"
  3. The scripts will:
    • Add Proxmox repository and update the system.
    • Install the Proxmox kernel and required packages (Proxmox VE, Postfix, Open-iSCSI, and Chrony).
    • Reboot automatically after major installation steps.

Warnings

  • Data Loss: Running hetzner-debian12-zfs-setup.sh will erase all data on the selected disk.
  • Internet Connection: Both scripts require an active internet connection to download packages.