After installing proxmox we will have to change some settings.
Update repository
After installing proxmox the default update repository will be set to the enterprise repository.
As this is a simple homelab we will disable this repository and add the free one.
Select both the enterprise repositories and select disable.
Now select Add, click ok on the subcription warning and add the “No-Subscription” repository
Go to updates
Hit the Refresh tab to search for new updates.
Once the task says OK, you may close the window.
You will now see all the new updates ready to be installed on your server.
Select upgrade.
A new pop will show up. Type “y” in the popup and hit enter.
Wait until the updates have finished.
If you receive a warning about the kernel being updates, you must restart the server.
Select “Reboot” in the top right corner.
Disable HA services
If you do not use the HA services in Proxmox it is recommended to disable them. When left enabled they will generate a lot of log files which will wear your SSDs.
Go to the host’s Shell and enter the following commands.
systemctl disable --now pve-ha-lrm
systemctl disable --now pve-ha-crm
systemctl disable --now corosync
Downloading ISO files
Go to your ISO Images and select “Download from URL”.
Enter the following URL to download the virtio drivers.
https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/latest-virtio/virtio-win.iso
Once the download is finished you can close the window and download any other ISO files you may need.
Disable KSM
systemctl disable --now ksmtuned