Unleash the power of Proxmox VE by setting up a dedicated virtual environment to serve both containers and virtual machinesAbout This BookCreate virtual machines and containers from the comfort of your workstation using Proxmox VEs web-based management interfaceMaximize performance, security, and the quality of virtual services by tailoring container and virtual machine configurations based on established best practicesPut theory to practice by deploying virtual servers that promise portability, modularity, flexibility, security, and quality of service at any scaleWho This Book Is ForThis book is intended for server and system administrators and engineers who are eager to take advantage of the potential of virtual machines and containers to manage servers more efficiently and make the best use of resources, from energy consumption to hardware utilization and physical real estateWhat You Will LearnInstall and configure Proxmox VECreate new virtual machines and containersImport container templates and virtual appliancesOptimize virtual machine performance for common use casesApply the latest security patches to a Proxmox VE hostContrast PVE virtual machines and containers to recognize their respective use casesSecure virtual machines and containers Assess the benefits of virtualization on budgets, server real estate, maintenance, and management timeIn DetailProxmox VE 4.1 provides an open source, enterprise virtualization platform on which to host virtual servers as either virtual machines or containers.This book will support your practice of the requisite skills to successfully create, tailor, and deploy virtual machines and containers with Proxmox VE 4.1. Following a survey of PVEs features and characteristics, this book will contrast containers with virtual machines and establish cases for both. It walks through the installation of Proxmox VE, explores the creation of containers and virtual machines, and suggests best practices for virtual disk creation, network configuration, and Proxmox VE host and guest security. Throughout the book, you will navigate the Proxmox VE 4.1 web interface and explore options for command-line managementStyle and approach This book is a practical exploration of the different processes and procedures, which are essential in beginning your journey to fluent creation and optimization of effective containers and virtual machines.