Mastering Proxmox

Master the skills you need to build a rock-solid virtualization environment with the all new Proxmox 4

Key Features

• Formulate Proxmox-based solutions and set up virtual machines of any size while gaining expertise even on the most complex multi-cluster setups
• Master the skills needed to analyze, monitor, and troubleshoot real-world virtual environments
• This is the most up-to-date title on mastering Proxmox, with examples based on the new Linux Kernel 4.2 and Debian Jessie (8.x)

Book Description

What you will learn

• Install the basic Proxmox VE nodes
• Get to know the Proxmox Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• See and understand Proxmox's internal structure and mechanics
• Create and manage KVM- or LXC-based virtual machines
• Understand advanced virtual networks
• Leverage the power of the built-in Proxmox firewall to provide protection at any level
• Configure high availability Proxmox nodes
• Learn different backup strategies and to restore a VM in the event of a disaster to ensure data safety
• Monitor a Proxmox cluster and all of its components using Zabbix
• Plan large virtual environments for mission critical virtual environments
• Work through real-world scenarios to troubleshoot Proxmox

Who this book is for

The book targets Linux and system administrators and professionals working in IT teams who would like to design and implement an enterprise-quality virtualized environment using Proxmox.Knowledge of networking and virtualization concepts is assumed.