In this video, I will show you how to install Proxmox VE #proxmox on VMware Workstation from scratch. This guide covers downloading the ISO, creating a virtual machine, and completing the full installation.
This is perfect for beginners and anyone building a home lab or enterprise lab #lab environment.
🔽 Download Proxmox VE ISO #proxmoxve
You can download the latest Proxmox VE ISO from the official website:
https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads
System Requirements (Recommended)
CPU: 2 cores minimum (4 cores recommended)
RAM: Minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
Storage: At least 32 GB free space
Virtualization enabled in BIOS (Intel VT-x / AMD-V)
VMware Workstation installed #vmwareworkstation #vmware
🖥️ Step-by-Step: Create Proxmox VM in VMware Workstation
Open VMware Workstation
Click on Create a New Virtual Machine
Select Typical (Recommended)
Choose Installer disc image file (ISO)
Browse and select the Proxmox ISO
Select Guest OS:
Linux
Debian 10/11/12 (closest match)
Name your VM (Example: Proxmox-Lab)
Set disk size:
Minimum 32 GB (recommended 100 GB for lab)
Customize hardware:
CPU: 2–4 cores
RAM: 4–8 GB
Network: NAT or Bridged
Finish and power on the VM
⚙️ Proxmox Installation Steps
Select “Install Proxmox VE”
Accept the license agreement
Select installation disk
Configure country, time zone, and keyboard
Set root password and email
Configure network (static IP recommended)
Click Install and wait for completion
Reboot system after installation
🌐 Access Proxmox Web Interface
After installation, open your browser and access:
https://:8006
Login with:
Username: root
Password: (the one you set during installation)
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