HON95-wiki/config/linux-server/proxmox-ve.md

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Using

Proxmox VE 6

Initial Setup

TODO

1. See Debian Server: Initial Setup.
   • TODO: Differences.
2. Disable the console MOTD:
   • Disable pvebanner.service.
   • Clear or update /etc/issue (e.g. use use the logo).
3. Disable IPv6 SLAAC:
   • It's enabled on all bridges by default, meaning the node may become accessible to untrusted bridged networks.
   • In /etc/sysctl.conf, set net.ipv6.conf.default.autoconf=0.
   • Reboot (not or later) and make sure there's no unexpected neighbors (ip -6 n).

Setup SPICE Console

1. In the VM hardware, set the display to SPICE.
2. Install the guest agent:
   • Linux: spice-vdagent
   • Windows: spice-guest-tools
3. Install a SPICE compatible viewer on your client:
   • Linux: virt-viewer

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