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Based on the Proxmox VE Administration Guide, here are the next steps you should follow after installing Proxmox:
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Initial Configuration:
- After installing Proxmox VE using the ISO installer, reboot the system and access the web management interface from a browser. Use the IP address assigned during installation (e.g., 
https://<proxmox-IP>:8006). 
 - After installing Proxmox VE using the ISO installer, reboot the system and access the web management interface from a browser. Use the IP address assigned during installation (e.g., 
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Configure Network Interfaces:
- Access the Proxmox web interface, navigate to 
Datacenter -> Node -> Network, and configure the network interfaces as per your IP plan:- 
vmbr0: Management interface (e.g., 
192.168.0.200). - 
vmbr1: Internal Proxmox network (e.g., 
10.0.100.10). 
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vmbr0: Management interface (e.g., 
 - Set up VLANs or other configurations as needed.
 
 - Access the Proxmox web interface, navigate to 
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Set Up Storage Pools:
- Navigate to 
Datacenter -> Node -> Disks -> ZFSand create the ZFS pools (zpool_vm,zpool_cont, etc.) using the SSDs. - For each pool, allocate the necessary partitions, keeping some space unallocated for future flexibility.
 
 - Navigate to 
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Configure LVM for Proxmox Root:
- Follow the steps in the "Advanced LVM Configuration Options" section to create and manage LVM storage for Proxmox root (
/), which includes adjusting the size ofthin poolsand creating additional volumes as needed【78†source】. 
 - Follow the steps in the "Advanced LVM Configuration Options" section to create and manage LVM storage for Proxmox root (
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Configure ZFS Caches:
- Set up L2ARC and SLOG partitions on the M.2 disk to optimize read and write performance for your ZFS pools:
- Use the remaining unpartitioned space on the M.2 disk to dynamically adjust the size of these caches as needed.
 
 
 - Set up L2ARC and SLOG partitions on the M.2 disk to optimize read and write performance for your ZFS pools:
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Network Configuration Verification:
- Verify that all network settings are correctly applied by checking connectivity and ensuring VLANs, bridges, and routing are set up as per your requirements.
 
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Setup and Configure Virtual Machines (VMs) and Containers:
- Create VMs or containers using the Proxmox GUI, assign them to the appropriate storage pools, and set up their networking according to your VLAN plan.
 
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Backup and Failover Configurations:
- Plan for backups using Proxmox's integrated backup tools or set up backups to an external storage device.
 - Configure an alternate bootable Proxmox installation on one of the SSDs or spinning disks as a failover if the M.2 disk fails.
 
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Fine-Tune Performance and Security:
- Use the "ZFS Performance Tips" section to optimize ZFS performance further.
 - Set up firewalls and secure your Proxmox environment according to best practices.
 
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Explore Cluster Configuration (Optional):
- If you plan to expand, start exploring Proxmox's clustering capabilities to add more nodes and configure high availability (HA).
 
 
- Start by configuring the network, storage, and other critical settings immediately after the installation.
 - Gradually build the environment, monitoring performance, and adjusting as needed.
 - Keep some storage space unallocated for future needs and configure redundancy to ensure system recovery in case of hardware failures.
 
By following these steps, you can establish a flexible and robust Proxmox lab environment optimized for learning and experimentation.