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Go back to the previous section: [[RMU build Gen-1.5: I. Prerequisites|Prerequisites]] | Go back to the previous section: [[RMU build Gen-1.5: I. Prerequisites|Prerequisites]] | ||
+ | Have a quick look at this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvieZdDwSug instructional video] that was made based on the steps below! | ||
==Install Proxmox== | ==Install Proxmox== | ||
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#Ensure the RMU is powered off | #Ensure the RMU is powered off | ||
#Plug the USB into the RMU | #Plug the USB into the RMU | ||
− | #Start the server and press the F11 key repeatedly to reach the Boot Menu. | + | #Start the server and press the F11 key repeatedly to reach the Boot Menu. |
− | #Select the Flash Drive and press enter (screen may differ) | + | #*[[File:01 - BIOS Boot Screen.jpg|800x800px]] |
− | #Select <code>Install Proxmox VE (Terminal UI)</code> and press enter | + | #Select the Flash Drive and press enter (screen may differ) |
− | #Select <code>I agree</code> and press enter | + | #*[[File:02 - Select USB Boot Media.jpg]] |
− | #Select <code>Advanced options</code> and press enter | + | #Select <code>Install Proxmox VE (Terminal UI)</code> and press enter |
+ | #*[[File:IKVM capture (31).jpg|800x800px]] | ||
+ | #Select <code>I agree</code> and press enter | ||
+ | #*[[File:04 - EULA.jpg|800x800px]] | ||
+ | #Select <code>Advanced options</code> and press enter | ||
+ | #*[[File:05 - Install Boot Disk.jpg|800x800px]] | ||
#Select <code>ext4</code> and press enter to change this setting | #Select <code>ext4</code> and press enter to change this setting | ||
− | #*Note: For SuperMicros with two internal drives , select <code>ZFS (RAID 1)</code> for SuperMicros with one drive select <code>ZFS (RAID 0)</code> [[File:06 - Install Boot Disk - Select ZFS (RAID1).jpg|800x800px]] | + | #*Note: For SuperMicros with two internal drives , select <code>ZFS (RAID 1)</code> for SuperMicros with one drive select <code>ZFS (RAID 0)</code> <br />[[File:06 - Install Boot Disk - Select ZFS (RAID1).jpg|800x800px]] |
− | #Select <code>Ok</code> and press enter | + | #Select <code>Ok</code> and press enter |
− | #Select <code>Next</code> and press enter | + | #*[[File:07 - Install Boot Disk - Accept ZFS.jpg|800x800px]] |
− | #Select your Country, Timezone (Recommended UTC), and Keyboard layout | + | #Select <code>Next</code> and press enter |
− | #Select <code>Next</code> and press enter | + | #*[[File:08 - Start Installer.jpg|800x800px]] |
− | #Enter in a password, please make this a strong password, and store it in your password manager | + | # Select your Country, Timezone (Recommended UTC), and Keyboard layout |
− | #Enter in an email to receive alerts | + | #*[[File:09 - Select Country.jpg|800x800px]] [[File:10 - Select System Timezone.jpg|800x800px]] [[File:11 - Select Keyboard Type.jpg|800x800px]] |
− | #Select <code>Next</code> and press enter | + | # Select <code>Next</code> and press enter |
+ | #*[[File:12 - Continue Installer.jpg|800x800px]] | ||
+ | #Enter in a password, please make this a [[wikipedia:Password_policy#Password_length_and_formation|strong password]], and store it in your password manager | ||
+ | # Enter in an email to receive alerts | ||
+ | #Select <code>Next</code> and press enter | ||
+ | #*[[File:13 - Set Root Password and Email.jpg|800x800px]] | ||
#These instructions assume that you followed the RMU Cabling instructions earlier in the document | #These instructions assume that you followed the RMU Cabling instructions earlier in the document | ||
#Select the <code>Management Interface</code> and change it to <code>eno1</code> and press enter | #Select the <code>Management Interface</code> and change it to <code>eno1</code> and press enter | ||
− | #For <code>Hostname (FQDN):</code> input*<code><dc>-rmu.<domain></code> (if supporting multiple sites).* This will be the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) name for the RMU itself as added to the DNS | + | #For <code>Hostname (FQDN):</code> input*<code><dc>-rmu.<domain></code> (if supporting multiple sites).* This will be the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) name for the RMU itself as added to the DNS in the Prerequisites section. |
#For <code>IP address (CIDR):</code> enter the <code>External IP</code> and <code>Netmask</code> determined in the Prerequisites section | #For <code>IP address (CIDR):</code> enter the <code>External IP</code> and <code>Netmask</code> determined in the Prerequisites section | ||
+ | #*If you are unsure of what IP address, Netmask or Gateway to use, please contact your ISP. | ||
#For <code>Gateway address:</code> enter in your public <code>Gateway</code> determined in the Prerequisites section | #For <code>Gateway address:</code> enter in your public <code>Gateway</code> determined in the Prerequisites section | ||
+ | #*If you are unsure of what IP address, Netmask or Gateway to use, please contact your ISP. | ||
#For <code>DNS Server</code> address: enter in <code>1.1.1.1</code> | #For <code>DNS Server</code> address: enter in <code>1.1.1.1</code> | ||
− | #Select <code>Next</code> and press enter | + | #*[[File:IKVM capture (29).jpg|800x800px]] |
+ | #Select <code>Next</code> and press enter | ||
+ | #*[[File:IKVM capture (28).jpg|800x800px]] | ||
#Look over to ensure all information is correct | #Look over to ensure all information is correct | ||
− | + | #Select <code>Install</code> and press enter. Make sure it is checked to reboot after installation | |
− | ##You should now see the login screen. If need be you can login as root and the password you set earlier | + | #*If you set the boot order to boot off of the USB, then remove it before the reboot |
− | + | #*[[File:IKVM capture (30).jpg|800x800px]] | |
+ | #You should now see the login screen. If need be, you can login as root and use the password you set earlier | ||
+ | #Take note of the IP address and port shown on this screen | ||
+ | #*[[File:17 - Console Login.jpg|800x800px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Continue to next section: [[RMU build Gen-1.5: II. Proxmox - B. Update Proxmox|B. Update Proxmox]] == | ||
+ | Go to the index of the [[RMU build Gen-1.5|Gen-1.5 RMU build runbook]]. |
Latest revision as of 18:51, 1 April 2024
This page is part of the Gen-1.5 RMU build runbook.
Go back to the previous section: Prerequisites
Have a quick look at this instructional video that was made based on the steps below!
Install Proxmox
- Insert your Proxmox USB drive that you made earlier into the RMU
- Ensure the RMU is powered off
- Plug the USB into the RMU
- Start the server and press the F11 key repeatedly to reach the Boot Menu.
- Select the Flash Drive and press enter (screen may differ)
- Select
Install Proxmox VE (Terminal UI)
and press enter - Select
I agree
and press enter - Select
Advanced options
and press enter - Select
ext4
and press enter to change this setting - Select
Ok
and press enter - Select
Next
and press enter - Select your Country, Timezone (Recommended UTC), and Keyboard layout
- Select
Next
and press enter - Enter in a password, please make this a strong password, and store it in your password manager
- Enter in an email to receive alerts
- Select
Next
and press enter - These instructions assume that you followed the RMU Cabling instructions earlier in the document
- Select the
Management Interface
and change it toeno1
and press enter - For
Hostname (FQDN):
input*<dc>-rmu.<domain>
(if supporting multiple sites).* This will be the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) name for the RMU itself as added to the DNS in the Prerequisites section. - For
IP address (CIDR):
enter theExternal IP
andNetmask
determined in the Prerequisites section- If you are unsure of what IP address, Netmask or Gateway to use, please contact your ISP.
- For
Gateway address:
enter in your publicGateway
determined in the Prerequisites section- If you are unsure of what IP address, Netmask or Gateway to use, please contact your ISP.
- For
DNS Server
address: enter in1.1.1.1
- Select
Next
and press enter - Look over to ensure all information is correct
- Select
Install
and press enter. Make sure it is checked to reboot after installation - You should now see the login screen. If need be, you can login as root and use the password you set earlier
- Take note of the IP address and port shown on this screen
Continue to next section: B. Update Proxmox
Go to the index of the Gen-1.5 RMU build runbook.