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The Basic Settings category focuses on foundational configurations for your Proxmox VE installation, including installing essential utilities, adding repositories, managing packages, and keeping the system up to date.
This optimization installs a set of common system utilities that are useful for system administration and troubleshooting.
Why it's beneficial: Having these utilities pre-installed saves time when managing your Proxmox VE system. They provide essential tools for monitoring system performance, managing files, and troubleshooting issues, enhancing your ability to maintain and optimize your virtualization environment.
Example usage:
axel -n 10 http://example.com/largefile.zip
Example usage:
dialog --title "Hello" --msgbox "Hello, World!" 10 20
Example usage:
dos2unix file.txt
Example usage (colorize ping output):
grc ping example.com
To start htop, simply type:
htop
To start btop, type:
btop
To start iftop (requires root):
iftop
To start iotop (requires root):
siotop
Example usage (server mode):
iperf3 -s
Example usage (client mode):
iperf3 -c server_ip
Example usage (create a new set):
ipset create myset hash:ip
To start iptraf-ng:
iptraf-ng
Example usage:
locate filename
Example usage (read MSR):
rdmsr 0x1a0
Example usage (show network interfaces):
ifconfig
Example usage:
sshpass -p 'password' ssh user@hostname
To start a new tmux session:
tmux
In tmux, most commands are executed using Ctrl + b, followed by another key:
Action | Shortcut |
---|---|
Detach session (leave it running) | Ctrl + b, then d |
List active sessions | tmux ls |
Reattach a session | tmux attach -t session_name |
Exit session | exit or Ctrl + d |
Example usage:
unzip file.zip
Example usage:
whois example.com
Example usage:
zip archive.zip file1 file2 file3
Example usage (list files in a VM disk image):
guestfish -a disk.img -m /dev/sda1 ls /
This option automatically installs these utilities by running this command:
This optimization configures APT to skip downloading additional language packages, which can save disk space and speed up package operations.
Why it's beneficial: By skipping unnecessary language packages, you can reduce disk usage and improve the speed of package management operations. This is particularly useful in server environments where multiple language support is often not required.
This adjustment automates the following command:
This optimization configures the system to automatically synchronize its time, ensuring accurate timekeeping.
Why it's beneficial: Accurate timekeeping is crucial for many system operations, log consistency, and proper functioning of time-sensitive applications. Automatic synchronization ensures your Proxmox VE system maintains the correct time without manual intervention.
This adjustment automates the following command:
This optimization updates the system's package lists, upgrades installed packages, and configures Proxmox repositories. It also includes additional steps to properly set up Debian repositories and disable certain warnings.
Why it's beneficial: Keeping your system up-to-date is essential for security, stability, and performance. This optimization ensures you have the latest patches and features, while also configuring the correct repositories for Proxmox VE, enabling access to necessary updates and tools.
This adjustment automates the following command:
All of these optimizations are automatically applied when selected in the Basic Settings section. This automation ensures that these beneficial settings are applied consistently and correctly, saving time and reducing the potential for human error during manual configuration.