To deploy virtual machines on a Proxmox VE server, you often need ISO images of the operating systems you intend to install. These images must be accessible within your Proxmox VE environment. This article outlines how to upload and download ISO images to your Proxmox VE server, ensuring you have the necessary resources for your virtual machines.
Table of Contents
- Downloading an ISO Image on Proxmox VE Server using URL
- Uploading an ISO Image on Proxmox VE Server from Your Computer
- Conclusion
Downloading an ISO Image on Proxmox VE Server using URL
Downloading ISO images directly to your Proxmox VE server from a URL can be the quickest method. This eliminates the need to first download the file to your local machine and then upload it.
Step 1: Obtain the direct download link for the ISO image from the operating system vendor’s website.
For example, visit the official Ubuntu website to find the download link.
Step 2: In the Proxmox VE web interface, navigate to the storage location where you want to store the ISO image. Select the desired storage, then click on ISO Images.
Step 3: Click the Download from URL button.
Step 4: Paste the copied URL into the URL field.
Step 5: Click Query URL.
This will attempt to automatically fill in the File name and File size fields.
Step 6: Verify the File name. You can change it if needed.
Step 7: Click Download.
Proxmox VE will now download the ISO image to the selected storage. A task progress window will appear.
Step 8: Once the download is complete, close the task progress window.
The ISO image should now be listed in the ISO Images section of your selected storage.
Uploading an ISO Image on Proxmox VE Server from Your Computer
If you already have the ISO image on your local computer, you can upload it directly to the Proxmox VE server.
Step 1: In the Proxmox VE web interface, navigate to the storage location where you want to store the ISO image. Select the desired storage, then click on ISO Images.
Step 2: Click the Upload button.
Step 3: In the Upload window, click Select File.
Step 4: Browse to the location of the ISO image on your computer and select it. Click Open.
Step 5: The File name field will now display the name of the selected ISO image. You can modify the name if desired.
Step 6: Click Upload to begin the upload process.
A progress bar will appear, showing the upload status.
Step 7: Once the upload is complete, a confirmation window will appear. Close the window.
Step 8: The uploaded ISO image should now be visible in the ISO Images section of the selected storage.
This article walked through the steps to upload and download ISO images on your Proxmox VE server, making them available for creating virtual machines.