ezMaster-Proxmox-Deployment

This repository provides step-by-step instructions to convert the EnGenius ezMaster OVA file and deploy it on a Proxmox VE server. Follow these steps to extract, convert, and configure the VM for successful deployment.

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Prerequisites

1. Proxmox VE installed and configured.
2. SSH access to your Proxmox server.
3. The ezMaster OVA file downloaded (e.g., ezMaster_Rel_v1.0.62.ova).

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Steps to Deploy ezMaster on Proxmox

1. Transfer the OVA File to Proxmox

Copy the OVA file to your Proxmox server using scp:

scp ~/Downloads/ezMaster_Rel_v1.0.62.ova root@<Proxmox_IP>:/var/lib/vz/template/

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2. Extract the OVA File

SSH into your Proxmox server and extract the OVA file:

ssh root@<Proxmox_IP>
cd /var/lib/vz/template/
tar -xvf ezMaster_Rel_v1.0.62.ova

This will extract the following files:

• ezMaster_Rel_v1.0.62.ovf (VM configuration)
• ezMaster_Rel_v1.0.62-disk1.vmdk (disk image)

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3. Convert the Disk Image to QCOW2

Convert the VMDK disk image to QCOW2 format using qemu-img:

qemu-img convert -f vmdk -O qcow2 ezMaster_Rel_v1.0.62-disk1.vmdk ezMaster_Rel_v1.0.62.qcow2

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4. Create a New VM

Create a new VM in Proxmox with basic settings:

qm create 101 --name ezMaster --memory 2048 --net0 virtio,bridge=vmbr0

Replace 101 with your desired VM ID.

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5. Import the Converted Disk

Import the QCOW2 disk into Proxmox storage (e.g., local-lvm):

qm importdisk 101 /var/lib/vz/template/ezMaster_Rel_v1.0.62.qcow2 local-lvm

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6. Attach the Disk to the VM

Attach the imported disk to your VM as a SCSI drive:

qm set 101 --scsi0 local-lvm:vm-101-disk-0

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7. Set Boot Order

Ensure the VM boots from the SCSI drive by configuring the boot order:

qm set 101 --boot order=scsi0

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8. Start the VM

Start your VM and verify that it boots correctly:

qm start 101

Access the VM console via the Proxmox web interface.

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Cleanup Steps

After verifying that your VM is working, clean up unnecessary files to save disk space:

rm /var/lib/vz/template/ezMaster_Rel_v1.0.62-disk1.vmdk
rm /var/lib/vz/template/ezMaster_Rel_v1.0.62.qcow2
rm /var/lib/vz/template/ezMaster_Rel_v1.0.62.ovf

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Default Login Credentials

The default login credentials for EnGenius ezMaster are:

• Username: admin
• Password: password

Make sure to change these credentials after logging in for security purposes.

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Troubleshooting

• If the VM does not boot correctly, ensure that you have set the correct boot order using:

  qm set 101 --boot order=scsi0

• If you encounter issues with disk conversion, double-check that qemu-img is installed on your Proxmox server.