Proxmox installation - step-by-step tutorial for beginners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnS6Ybyf7Zw

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🧩 Build Ubuntu Cloud-Init Template in Proxmox

This guide explains how to create a reusable Ubuntu Cloud-Init VM template in Proxmox VE.

You can use this template to quickly deploy pre-configured VMs with unique hostnames, IPs, SSH keys, and passwords — all automated via Cloud-Init.

📘 What is Cloud-Init?

Cloud-Init is a tool that automatically configures a virtual machine when it first boots.

It handles setup tasks such as:

• Setting the hostname
• Creating users and passwords
• Adding SSH keys
• Applying network settings
• Running custom scripts on first boot

In Proxmox, Cloud-Init lets you create templates that can be cloned easily — each clone booting up with its own configuration, without manual setup.