Course Overview:
The Proxmox VE course provides detailed training on installing, configuring, and managing virtual environments using Proxmox VE. It covers everything from basic setup to advanced features like clustering, high availability, and backup solutions.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Proxmox VE
- Overview of Proxmox VE and its features
- Understanding virtualization and container technologies
- Benefits of using Proxmox VE for virtualization and container management
- Installing Proxmox VE
- Downloading and installing Proxmox VE on physical servers
- Initial configuration and network setup
- Navigating the Proxmox VE web interface and CLI
- Creating and Managing Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Creating and configuring VMs using Proxmox VE
- Installing and managing guest operating systems
- Configuring VM resources (CPU, memory, storage)
- Container-Based Virtualization
- Understanding Linux Containers (LXC) and their use cases
- Creating and managing containers in Proxmox VE
- Configuring container resources and networking
- Networking in Proxmox VE
- Configuring virtual networks and bridges
- Managing network interfaces and VLANs
- Setting up and troubleshooting network connectivity for VMs and containers
- Storage Management
- Configuring and managing storage options (local, shared, SAN/NAS)
- Implementing storage types (LVM, ZFS, Ceph)
- Using storage pools and managing storage for VMs and containers
- High Availability and Clustering
- Setting up and configuring Proxmox VE clusters
- Implementing high availability (HA) for VMs and containers
- Managing and monitoring cluster resources
- Backup and Restore
- Configuring and managing backup solutions for VMs and containers
- Performing backups and restores using Proxmox VE tools
- Understanding backup strategies and best practices
- Security and Compliance
- Securing Proxmox VE installations and virtual environments
- Configuring user roles and permissions
- Implementing security best practices and compliance measures
- Monitoring and Performance Optimization
- Monitoring system performance and resource usage
- Optimizing VM and container performance
- Using Proxmox VE’s built-in tools for performance analysis
- Scripting and Automation
- Using Proxmox VE command-line tools and API
- Automating common tasks with scripts and tools
- Integrating Proxmox VE with other management and automation tools
- Troubleshooting and Support
- Common issues and troubleshooting techniques in Proxmox VE
- Using diagnostic tools and logs for problem resolution
- Accessing Proxmox support resources and community forums
- Final Assessment and Certification
- Review of course content and key concepts
- Practical assessment or project involving Proxmox VE management
- Certification options and obtaining credentials