Installing Proxmox on OVH

Overview

This guide covers the installation of Proxmox VE 8.3 on OVH dedicated servers. Since OVH's standard OS templates don't include above Proxmox 7, we'll use IPMI/KVM to perform a custom installation.

Server Requirements

• A dedicated server from OVH's eco or regular ranges
• IPMI access (available on most OVH servers)
• Kimsufi servers: IPMI support varies by model, verify before proceeding

• Preparation Steps
  • 1. Download Required Files
  • 2. Access IPMI Console
  • 3. Mount Installation Media
  • 4. Boot Configuration
• Installation Process
  • 1. Initial Setup
  • 2. Network Configuration (OVH-Specific)
  • 3. Complete Installation
• Post-Installation Steps
  • 1. Disable Rescue Mode
  • 2. Access Proxmox Web Interface
• Next Steps

Preparation Steps

1. Download Required Files

• Proxmox VE 8.3 ISO
• Java Runtime Environment (if using Java KVM)

2. Access IPMI Console

1. Log into your OVH manager
2. Navigate to your server's management page
3. Locate and click the IPMI/KVM option:

KVM Access Options

• Web KVM: Try this first - easier to use and may support virtual media
• Java KVM: More reliable but requires Java installation

3. Mount Installation Media

1. Open the Virtual Media tool in your KVM session:

2. Browse and select your Proxmox ISO:

3. Ensure the media is connected:

4. Boot Configuration

1. Reboot the server through IPMI:

2. Enter BIOS and select the virtual CD/DVD as boot device:

Boot Device Selection

Some KVM implementations will have an option to select the next boot device ahead of time, but this isn't always available. You may need to enter BIOS manually.

Installation Process

1. Initial Setup

Boot from the Proxmox VE ISO and select "Install Proxmox VE":

Follow the initial prompts:

• Accept the EULA
• Select target disk
• Set location and timezone
• Create root password

2. Network Configuration (OVH-Specific)

Critical Step

This step requires specific OVH network information. Incorrect configuration can result in loss of access to your server.

Identify the Correct Network Interface

You'll see this network configuration screen:

To configure it correctly:

1. In OVH Manager, locate your server's network information:

2. Note the active interface and its configuration:

Configure Management Network

Use the information from OVH Manager to configure your management interface:

Required Information:
- Hostname: proxmox.yourdomain.com
- IP Address: Your main IP
- Netmask: 255.255.255.255 (OVH typically uses /32)
- Gateway: Your gateway IP
- DNS Server: 213.186.33.99 (OVH DNS)

Enter these details in the network configuration screen:

3. Complete Installation

Monitor the installation progress:

Wait for completion:

Post-Installation Steps

1. Disable Rescue Mode

Important

Your server will boot to rescue mode unless disabled in OVH Manager!

1. Access OVH Manager:

2. Enable "Boot from hard disk":

2. Access Proxmox Web Interface

1. Open your browser and navigate to:

   https://your-server-ip:8006

2. Log in with root credentials:

Next Steps

Proceed to Initial Configuration