Download and Install¶

To download and install Proxmox VE 8.1, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Proxmox website at [[https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads | Proxmox Downloads]]

2. Look for the Proxmox VE 8.1 ISO Installer section. This is the Proxmox Virtual Environment, a robust virtualization platform.

3. You'll see the following information:
- Version: 8.1-1
- File Size: 1.29 GB
- Last Updated: November 23, 2023
- SHA256SUM: 9018a17307ad50eb9bf32a805d0917d621499363ef87b0b477332ed9f9d7dcc1
- Download: Torrent

4. Click on the "Download Torrent" link to begin downloading the Proxmox VE 8.1 ISO image via a torrent client. Make sure you have a suitable torrent client installed on your system.

5. Once the download is complete, create a bootable USB drive or burn the ISO image to a DVD using appropriate software (e.g., Rufus for USB).

6. Boot your server or computer from the bootable USB or DVD to initiate the installation process.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Proxmox VE 8.1. During the installation, you'll be prompted to configure network settings, storage, and other options.

8. After installation, access the Proxmox VE web interface by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of your Proxmox server in the format: `https://<your-server-ip>:8006`. Log in with the username "root" and the password you specified during installation.

You should now have Proxmox VE 8.1 installed and running, ready for you to create and manage virtual machines and containers. For more detailed information and configuration options, consult the official Proxmox documentation available on their website.