First, create the new zfs mountpoint and enable ACLs. You can validate the acl settings for a zfs volume with: Then, we’ll set this as the tmpdir for vzdump. Uncomment the line “tmpdir” and add “/mnt/vztemp” Save the file and run a configured backup job. You should see the new location in the backup command. … Read more
When rebuilding PBS, the datastore permissions may need to be repaired. 1. Use the chmod Command to make the Root DataStore /pve-backups/ Directory in /mnt/ have the Same Permissions Listed in the Code Snippet. chmod 755 /mnt/pve-backups/ 2. Use the chmod Command to make the DataStore SubDirectories of /mnt/pve-backups/ have the Same Permissions listed in the Code Snippet. chmod 644 /mnt/pve-backups/.lock chmod -R 750 /mnt/pve-backups/.chunks … Read more
This is a quick guide on how to pass through the OEM windows activation if you’re using a Dell workstation to run Proxmox. Record the UUID, Manufacturer, Product Name, and Serial Number of this command. Add the 4 peices of info from the first command in the SMBIOS settings (type1) option field of the VM. … Read more
Create a directory with enough space to store a copy of the VM you want to migrate Once complete, cd to the new directory. Change the SCSI controller to VirtIO SCSI Single If the VM was using EFI bios, set the BIOS to OVMF (UEFI). You’ll also need to add an EFI disk if you … Read more