I would just install Proxmox since it is way easier
Also last time I checked the Debian installer didn’t support ZFS
Comment on Proxmox vs. Debian: Running media server on older hardware
Ferawyn@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Proxmox is Debian. :-) I do always suggest installing Debian first, and then installing Proxmox on top. This allows you to properly set up your disks, and networking as needed, as the Proxmox installer is a bit limited: pve.proxmox.com/…/Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_12… Once you have it up and running, have a look at the CT Templates. There’s a whole set of pre-configured templates from TurnkeyLinux (again, debian+) that make it trivial to set up all kinds of services in lightweight LXC Containers.
possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 year ago
irmadlad@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t Proxmox it’s own OS unto itself? What would be the advantage of installing Proxmox ‘on top of’ Debian when it’s Debian already as you pointed out?
tofu@lemmy.nocturnal.garden 1 year ago
You have some options that aren’t in the installer e.g. full disk encryption
irmadlad@lemmy.world 1 year ago
hmmmm. Wouldn’t you have to remove the Debian kernal and use the Proxmox kernal? Sorry, not trying to be obtuse, I just have never installed Proxmox ‘on top’ of Debian. I always opted for the clean install.
tofu@lemmy.nocturnal.garden 1 year ago
Yes, but that’s a supported way to install Proxmox.
pve.proxmox.com/…/Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_12…