Proxmox VE Practical Course on Virtualization

Name: Proxmox VE Practical Course on Virtualization
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Getting Started With the VMware Alternative for Virtualization - Virtual Machines (VMs) and Linux Containers (LXC)

Created byDevops Learning, Devops Lernen

Last updated 11/2025

English

What you'll learn

Understanding Proxmox VE: Concepts such as virtual machines or Linux containers
Installation of Proxmox VE - Setting up a lab environment
Creating and managing virtual machines (Linux/Windows)
Migration from VMware ESXi to Proxmox
Creating and managing Linux containers (LXC)
Automation of tasks using the "Proxmox Container Toolkit" (pct)
Automation of tasks via API and/or Ansible
Create and restore backups and snapshots
Advanced features: templates, network management and storage configuration

Course content

8 sections • 37 lectures • 3h 11m total length

Introduction1:49
About This Course0:56
Master Proxmox from the basics by watching the videos in order. Apply hands-on practice by installing your own Proxmox server and creating VMs and containers.
What Is Proxmox VE?2:46
VMs. vs. Linux Containers4:55

Installation of Proxmox VE9:03
Install Proxmox VE by downloading the ISO, creating a bootable USB, and following the graphical installer to set up a Debian-based system with a web interface at port 8006.
Update System: Install Updates5:16
Transferring ISO Files2:00
Activate Dark Mode1:00
Activate dark mode in the Proxmox web interface by opening the user menu, selecting color theme, and choosing dark mode, with an auto option or manual override.
Create Virtual Machine (Linux)12:08
Create Virtual Machine (Windows)12:56
Web Interface: Overview and Usage10:45
Creating a Linux Container (LXC)9:47
Create and manage linux containers (LXC) in Proxmox VE 8 via the web interface, using container templates and Ubuntu 22.04 templates, with networking, storage, and security options.

Basics Regarding Backups1:25
Learn to create, schedule, and restore backups for virtual machines and containers via Proxmox VE's web interface, and explore Proxmox Backup Server as an alternative with deduplication and encryption.
Creating Backups of VMs/Containers5:02
Learn to create backups of containers and virtual machines in Proxmox VE using the integrated backup tool. Choose storage, modes (stop, snapshot, suspend), and basic restore and scheduling steps.
Restoring Backups3:05
Schedule Backups4:13
Snapshots Demonstrated4:54
demonstrates creating and restoring snapshots in the proxmox ve web interface, including RAM and virtual hard disk state, a rollback to test changes, and snapshot cleanup to manage disk usage.

Creating Linux Container (LXC) Templates7:39
Creating VM Templates7:03
Updating Linked Clones2:11
Using the Notification System7:50
Storage: Overview of the Available Options2:56
Explore Proxmox storage options, including local storage and zfs-based raid on a single host, plus shared storage like NFS, iSCSI, or ZFS over iSCSI, with distributed file system possibilities.
Setting Up a ZFS Storage6:49
Network Management Demonstrated6:19
Performing a Major Upgade7:39
Share ZFS File System via NFS8:20

Overview of the Available Options2:25
Migration via the Integrated Wizard4:21
Utilize the integrated wizard in Proxmox VE to migrate VMs from VMware ESXi via the web interface, including iSCSI storage setup, VM import, and automated options.
Migrating a Windows System With the Integrated Wizard3:52
Migration From VMware ESXi to Proxmox VE Practically Demonstrated7:33
Available Scripts for Migration2:11

Requirements

NO previous experience with Proxmox required.
Basic knowledge of network technology, virtualization and Linux is helpful.

Description

Welcome to the "Proxmox VE Practical Course"!

Are you a sysadmin, DevOps engineer or starting out in the IT industry? Do you want to learn how to deploy virtual machines and Linux containers centrally via a web interface ? Or get to know an alternative to virtualization solutions such as VMware ESXi? Then this course is just right for you!

This course is all about Proxmox VE, the open source solution for virtualization. We will teach you Proxmox VE from the ground up in an understandable and practical way. No dry theory, no endless presentations - we focus on the essentials and demonstrate Proxmox VE within live demos.

Our agenda includes topics such as:

Understanding Proxmox VE: Concepts such as virtual machines or Linux containers
Installing Proxmox VE - setting up a lab environment
Creating and managing virtual machines (Linux/Windows)
Migration from VMware ESXi to Proxmox
Creating and managing Linux containers (LXC)
Automation of tasks using the "Proxmox Container Toolkit" (pct)
Automation of tasks via API and/or Ansible
Create and restore backups and snapshots
Advanced features: templates, network management and storage configuration

Our practice-oriented videos will help you to put what you have learned into practice. You will understand how to efficiently provision virtual machines and automate individual tasks. Be it via the command line, via API or with the automation tool "Ansible".

Take this time to master Proxmox VE from the ground up. Get started with our course today and expand your skills in the world of VM and container management.

Upon completion, you will be able to use Proxmox VE confidently and effectively, whether for your own home lab or for more complex IT projects in an enterprise environment.

Are you ready to conquer the world of virtualization? Then enrol now and learn Proxmox VE in an easy-to-understand and practical way!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn Proxmox from scratch.
IT technicians who would like to get to know an alternative to their existing virtualization solution.

Proxmox VE Practical Course on Virtualization

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 10min

Basics8 lectures • 1hr 3min

Backups & Snapshots5 lectures • 19min

Advanced Features9 lectures • 57min

Migration from VMware5 lectures • 20min

Automation4 lectures • 21min

Outro1 lecture • 1min

Bonus: Coupon Codes (Proxmox for Advanced Users, Hands-on IT Courses)1 lecture • 1min

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