Proxmox VM Template and Clone Creation

This repository contains scripts and configuration files to create a QEMU-based VM template and use it to create a full clone on a Proxmox hypervisor. Follow the steps below to set up and execute the process.

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Prerequisites

1. Ensure you have a Proxmox hypervisor set up and accessible.
2. Install necessary tools like curl, gpg, and wget on the machine where you will run the scripts.

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Installation of Mise

To install Mise, navigate to the .mise directory and execute the setup.sh script:

cd .mise
bash setup.sh

This script will:

• Import the Mise GPG key.
• Download and verify the Mise installation script.
• Install Mise and configure it for your shell.

Follow the instructions printed by the script to activate Mise for your shell.

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Setting Up the .env File

The .env file contains environment variables required by the create-template-jammy-minimal.sh script. To set it up:

1. Copy the .env.template file to .env:

   cp .env.template .env

2. Edit the .env file to customize the variables as needed:

   nano .env

   Example variables:

   • VMUSER: The username for the VM.
   • VMPASSWORD: The password for the VM.
   • TEMPLATE_ID: The ID for the VM template.
   • CLONE_ID: The ID for the cloned VM.
   • CLONE_NAME: The name for the cloned VM.

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Executing the Script

To create a QEMU-based VM template and a full clone:

1. Ensure the .env file is properly configured.

2. Run the create-template-jammy-minimal.sh script:

   bash create-template-jammy-minimal.sh

This script will:

• Download the Ubuntu Jammy cloud image.
• Create a VM template with the specified configuration.
• Clone the template to create a new VM with the specified ID and name.

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Notes

• The authorized_keys file is used to set up SSH access for the VM. Ensure it contains the correct public key.
• The .gitignore file excludes sensitive files like .env and authorized_keys from version control.

For any issues or questions, refer to the script comments or contact the repository maintainer.