Create a VM

Now that you logged in to the Proxmox web console, follow these steps to create a virtual machine.

1. Make sure you have ISO images for installation mediums. Move to the resource tree on the left side of your .

Select the server you are running and click on local (pve1). Select ISO Images from the menu and choose between uploading an image or downloading it from a URL.

2. Once you have added an ISO image, spin up a virtual machine. Click the Create VM button.

Start by selecting the Node. If you are starting and have no nodes yet, Proxmox automatically selects node 1 (pve1).
Provide a VM ID. Each resource has to have a unique ID.
Finally, specify a name for the VM.

4. Modify system options (such as the Graphic card and SCSI controller) or leave the default settings.

6. The number of Cores the physical server has determines how many cores you can provide to the VM. The number of cores allocated also depends on the predicted workload.

7. Next, choose how much RAM Memory (MiB) you want to assign to the VM.

8. Move on to the Network tab. It is recommended to separate the management interface from the VM network. For now, leave the default setting and click Next.

9. Proxmox loads the Confirm tab that summarizes the selected VM options. To start the VM immediately, check the box under the listed information or start the VM manually later. Click Finish to create the VM.

10. The newly created VM appears in the resource tree on the left side of the screen. Click the VM to see its specifications and options.