4 days Proxmox VE in-depth remote/online training

This training covers Proxmox VE, the open-source platform that brings compute, software-defined networking and storage under one roof. It combines two courses: "Proxmox VE Deployment and Management" and "Proxmox VE Clustering and Shared Storage." Together, they give you a complete picture of managing hyper-converged infrastructure.

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TRAINER

Our trainers have hands-on experience with Proxmox VE, Linux, clustering, and network infrastructure, drawn from real enterprise deployments. Every session reflects that: practical, focused, and grounded in problems you're likely to encounter yourself.

MATERIALS PROVIDED

• Digital documentation.
• Access to a virtual training center.
• Official certificate of completion from Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH.

TARGET GROUP

This course is for system administrators and IT professionals who deploy, manage, and scale virtual environments or hyper-converged infrastructure. You need a basic understanding of Linux and computer networking to attend.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• A stable, high-speed internet connection (at least 25 Mbit/s down, 5 Mbit/s up).
• A computer with a modern web browser for lab access.
• A headset, or a microphone and speakers, for discussions.
• A webcam (recommended for a more interactive workshop).

AGENDA

Module 1: Deployment and Management

• Understanding the architecture of Proxmox VE with a focus on a single server deployment.
• Installing and setting up Proxmox VE: system requirements, installation, updates, and network configuration.
• Exploring the management interfaces (web GUI, CLI).
• Configuring and managing networks in Proxmox VE: Bridging and bonding network interfaces, VLANs, software-defined networking.
• Storage management: Storage options in Proxmox VE with a focus on single server deployments.
• Virtual guest management: Creating, managing, and understanding the various options and possibilities for VMs and Linux OS containers (LXC).
• Migration to Proxmox VE from other hypervisors (V2V) and bare-metal machines (P2V) and recommended post-migration steps.
• Backup and restore strategies: Backing up guests with the out-of-the-box backup functionality, exploring the integration with the Proxmox Backup Server, retention management, and restore possibilities.
• Authentication and Permissions: Users, groups, authentication realms, and permission schemes.
• Integrated firewall
• Troubleshooting common issues

Module 2: Clustering and Shared Storage 

• Architecture and components of a Proxmox VE cluster: Requirements, best practices.
• Exploring the Proxmox Cluster File System (pmxcfs) and Corosync.
• Cluster networking and redundancy, software-defined networking (SDN) and VLANs.
• Storage management with shared storage options.
• Deploying Ceph: Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), Ceph RBD for guest virtual disk storage, CephFS for clustered file storage, maintenance tasks, and best practices.
• Migration of guests between nodes.
• ZFS for asynchronous guest disk replication in a cluster.
• High availability (HA) for VMs and containers.
• Failure scenarios with exercises for HA and Ceph.
• Considerations for a minimal 2 node setup with an external tiebreaker (QDevice).
• Automate tasks using the Proxmox REST API or CLI tools.
• Troubleshooting common issues

NOTE: Module 2: Clustering and Shared Storage is aimed at participants who have completed the Module 1: Deployment and Management training. This course covers topics that are not included in the Module 1: Deployment and Management course.

NEXT STEPS

• Register via the form; you’ll receive a confirmation email.
• We'll send a quote (in EUR or USD, depending on your region) to the billing contact/company details provided.
• Enrollment is confirmed when payment is received. Spots fill up, so don't sit on it.
• Class sizes are limited, please complete registration and payment promptly to guarantee your spot.
• Training access details and the final schedule are sent approximately one week before the course start date.
  → Includes an invitation to our virtual classroom.
  → Provides access to your own training environment.