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00:00:00 – 00:24:13
The video primarily focuses on using Proxmox Helper Scripts to automate Proxmox server management tasks, including the management of LXC (Linux Containers). The presenter, Tim, covers tasks such as setting up repositories, cleaning up old kernels, and disabling nag screens, specifically emphasizing the simplification provided by these open-source scripts.
Key points include:
1. Introduction and demonstration of the "VE post install" script for initial server setup.
2. Updating repositories, managing subscription nags, and the importance of careful script review.
3. Rebooting the server after kernel updates and cleaning up old kernels.
4. Backing up crucial configurations from the `/etc/pve` directory to ensure data safety.
5. Step-by-step installation of Home Assistant in an LXC container, including configuring system settings and distinguishing the advantages of LXC over Docker for dependency management.
6. Setting up and installing a Nextcloud container as a turnkey appliance using Proxmox scripts.
7. Managing various containers (such as Home Assistant, Nextcloud, PyHole, and Cloudflare D) and automating updates through cron jobs.
Tim stresses the benefits of using Proxmox helper scripts for streamlining Proxmox tasks and ensuring containers are up-to-date, encouraging viewers to support the project and acknowledging the content’s informative nature.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter introduces the Proxmox Helper Scripts, an open-source tool designed to automate common tasks in Proxmox. These tasks include setting up test repositories, removing nag screens, cleaning up old kernels, and managing LXC containers. The video focuses specifically on LXC containers, explaining them as lightweight virtual machines sharing the host’s kernel, unlike fully isolated virtual machines. The presenter plans to demonstrate various scripts from Proxmox Helper Scripts, running them on a clean Proxmox server (version 8.2.2) they recently set up. They begin with the “VE post install” script, which manages repositories, disables subscription nags, updates Proxmox VE, and reboots the system. This script handles tasks that the presenter typically performs after installing Proxmox.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to update a Proxmox server and disable the subscription nag screen. They first highlight the presence of the enterprise repository and the nag screen by logging out and back in. They discuss copying and pasting a script from the internet, cautioning viewers to review and understand the script before running it. The script is obtained from a GitHub repository and the presenter explains its execution process within the Proxmox shell prompt. The script updates the sources, disables the enterprise repository, enables the no-subscription repository, corrects Ceph package sources, adds a disabled pvetest repository, and disables the subscription nag screen. The presenter also mentions the option to disable high availability if running a single node, which can be re-enabled later if necessary.
00:06:00
In this segment, the presenter discusses the process of rebooting a node after kernel updates and confirms that the desired repository settings are correctly configured. They demonstrate how to clean up old kernels in Proxmox carefully by showing the current kernel version and deciding which older kernels to remove while keeping the most recent ones for safety. The presenter then transitions to explaining a backup script for Proxmox host configurations, emphasizing the importance of choosing an appropriate backup destination, ideally a network-mounted directory, instead of backing up on the same host. They illustrate the process by backing up to a local directory for demonstration purposes.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of backing up the `/etc/pve` directory on a Proxmox server, noting it contains crucial configurations for virtual machines and networks. The speaker demonstrates creating a backup of this folder, showing the process and where the backup is stored. Moving on to applications, the speaker explains various methods to install Home Assistant, emphasizing the installation of the Home Assistant core LXC version. They provide step-by-step instructions for this installation, highlighting necessary system requirements and configuration paths. The speaker clarifies the need to run the installation script from the Proxmox environment rather than via SSH. Additionally, the speaker mentions switching their shell from ZSH to Bash to accommodate the installation process.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the narrator goes through the process of creating a new container in a bash environment. The steps include sourcing the bash profile, reopening the shell, and pasting a script to create the container. They opt for advanced settings to customize options.
Key actions include:
1. Setting the distribution to Ubuntu 2404.
2. Choosing to run the container unprivileged.
3. Setting a root password and container ID.
4. Configuring the host name, disk size (8GB), CPU cores (4), and RAM (1GB).
5. Opting for DHCP for IP assignment, and discussing the optional apt-cacher for caching apt packages.
6. Deciding not to disable IPv6 or change MTU settings, search domain, or DNS server.
7. Enabling root SSH access but not verbose mode.
8. Selecting a storage pool (FAST-10 with mirrored SSDs).
The procedure concludes with downloading the LXC template and starting the container, indicating the process is automated after the initial setup.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the host details the process of setting up and installing Home Assistant on an LXC (Linux Containers) container. They emphasize the importance of not clicking off the shell during the installation to avoid losing track of the installation’s progress. Once Home Assistant is installed, it is accessible via a provided IP address and port number. The host explains the difference between using LXC containers and Docker, highlighting that in LXC, dependencies are manually managed and updated, which can sometimes cause issues if updates break compatibility. In contrast, Docker containers bundle all dependencies together, reducing such risks. Finally, the host notes that their Home Assistant setup is complete and functional, and they plan to proceed with additional tasks.
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the installation of turnkey appliance-based LXC containers, focusing on the ease of using Proxmox helper scripts for this purpose. They choose to install a Nextcloud container as an example, demonstrating the process of copying the command into the shell, selecting storage, and running the command. After the container is set up, the presenter logs in using SSH, sets up MySQL and Nextcloud admin passwords, and configures basic settings such as domain and security updates. Finally, they accept the prompt to reboot the container to complete the setup.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates installing and managing LXC containers using Proxmox. They successfully install a Nextcloud container and mention various other containers like Home Assistant, Nextcloud, PyHole, and Cloudflare D. They highlight the importance of keeping these containers up-to-date and introduce a Proxmox helper script to automate updates via a cron job. The presenter shows how to set and remove the cron schedule, manually run the update script, and monitor the containers to ensure they remain operational. They also encourage supporting the project through donations.
00:24:00
In this part of the video, the speaker, Tim, discusses the benefits of using Proxmox helper scripts to manage your Proxmox installation and expresses his hope that viewers found the content enjoyable and useful.