This guide will help you set up Proxmox on both a laptop and a MiniPC. We will cover steps for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

1. Requirements
2. Creating a Proxmox Installation USB
   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
3. Installing Proxmox
4. Initial Configuration
5. Accessing Proxmox GUI

• A USB drive with at least 2GB of storage.
• Proxmox VE ISO image. Download it from Proxmox Download Page.
• A laptop or MiniPC for the installation.

1. Download and Install Etcher:

   • Download Etcher from balena.io.
   • Install Etcher by opening the downloaded .dmg file and dragging Etcher to the Applications folder.

2. Create Bootable USB:

   • Open Etcher.
   • Select the Proxmox VE ISO file.
   • Select your USB drive.
   • Click "Flash" to create the bootable USB.

1. Download and Install Rufus:

   • Download Rufus from rufus.ie.
   • Install Rufus by running the downloaded .exe file.

2. Create Bootable USB:

   • Open Rufus.
   • Select your USB drive under "Device".
   • Select the Proxmox VE ISO file under "Boot selection".
   • Click "Start" to create the bootable USB.

1. Install Etcher:

   • Download Etcher from balena.io.
   • Follow the installation instructions for your Linux distribution.

2. Create Bootable USB:

   • Open Etcher.
   • Select the Proxmox VE ISO file.
   • Select your USB drive.
   • Click "Flash" to create the bootable USB.

1. Boot from USB:

   • Insert the USB drive into your laptop or MiniPC.
   • Boot the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing F2, F12, DEL, or ESC during startup).
   • Set the USB drive as the primary boot device and save the changes.

2. Install Proxmox:

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to install Proxmox VE.
   • Select the target hard drive, time zone, and create a password for the root user.

1. Network Configuration:

   • During the installation, configure the network settings.
   • Set the IP address, gateway, and DNS servers for your Proxmox server.

2. Finish Installation:

   • Complete the installation process and remove the USB drive.
   • Reboot the system.

1. Connect to Proxmox:

   • Open a web browser on your computer.
   • Enter the IP address of your Proxmox server followed by :8006 (e.g., https://192.168.1.100:8006).

2. Login to Proxmox:

   • Use the root user and the password you created during the installation.
   • You can now start creating virtual machines and managing your Proxmox server.

• Proxmox Documentation
• Proxmox Community Forum
• Proxmox YouTube Channel

This guide provides a basic overview of installing Proxmox on a laptop or MiniPC. For advanced configurations and troubleshooting, refer to the Proxmox documentation and community resources.