Create a bootable USB on Mac: Proxmox VE Setup

In this article, you will learn how to create a bootable USB on MAC: Proxmox VE Setup. Proxmox Virtualization Environment (VE) is a powerful open-source virtualisation platform that delivers a cost-effective yet feature-rich alternative to ESXi. It enables users to run both KVM virtual machines and LXC containers, offering flexibility for diverse workloads. Please see Cluster creation in Proxmox VE, how to
Administer LXC Containers: Easy Guide, and how to extend Proxmox Local Container Storage.

Proxmox offers an intuitive web-based interface and a simplified management platform. The platform supports live migration, allowing seamless transfers of virtual machines without downtime.

Additionally, its high availability feature ensures continuous access to critical services. As an open-source solution, Proxmox eliminates licensing fees, making it an ideal choice for small and mid-sized businesses seeking enterprise-grade virtualization without the high costs.

Also, see Installing Proxmox VE: Fix Volume Group Creation Error, and how to setup Proxmox-VE on a Mini PC or Bare-metal server.

Download Proxmox

Before installing Proxmox VE, you will have to download the ISO and burn it to a USB, etc, as the case may be. Please navigate to the URL and download the version of your choice.

Please see how to create a Windows 11 Bootable USB drive, how to Create Multiboot OS ISO files on a single bootable USB Disk, and how to “USB Drive: Create a Multiboot with Multiple OS ISOs“.

Create a Bootable USB Drive – SysGeeker WonderISO

Unfortunately, Rufus which is a popular choice for Windows users is not available o,n Mac. It is a bootable USB creation software that can only work on Windows platforms. Please, see Create a Windows 10 or 11 bootable USB with UEFI support.

In this section, I will be showing you two other steps other than DD that can be used to create a bootable USB on macOS. SysGeeker WonderISO is an alternative to Rufus on Mac. To download WonderISO for Mac, please proceed to the following URL.

Please double-click on the file and drag it into applications.

Search for and launch WonderISO as shown below.

Below are five (5) functions in the program. Burn, Extract, Create, Edit and Copy from Disc. The “Burn” option allows you to create a bootable USB.

Browse to the ISO image and do not forget to enter the volume label. When done, click on “Burn”.

Note: You need to have a license key to be able to use SysGeeker WonderISO.

Here is how to Fix Scanning and Repairing Drive on Every Boot, and how to link a removable media to a Deployment Share: Replicate Deployment share to a removable device.

BalenaEtcher

Since WonderISO requires a license to work, I have decided to show you how to achieve the same without any cost on Mac. This is actually my preferred method of burning ISO to a USB outside the DD command.

Proceed to the following URL to download Etcher. As shown below, click on Download.

You will be redirected to the following page. Since I am interested in macOS, I will download the one for Mac.

Double-click on the file and move it into the Applications folder as shown below.

Launch Etcher as ashown below.

Option 1:

Insert the USB to your Mac, enter the URL of the image, and select the target.

Option 2:

Insert your USB to your Mac, select the ISO and media target

Next, click on Flash.

As you can see, the flash is in progress

Validation in progress

As you can see, the flash is complete. You can now at this point, remove the USB

Install Promox on NiPoGi, Beelinks, or ACEMagic Mini PC

Kindly insert the USB into the Mini PC. Boot up the mini PC and press “F7” to enter the boot menu and utilize the arrow keys to select the USB disk, and hit Enter.

Select the First option “Install Proxmox VE (Graphical)”

After loading, you will be required to accept the End User License Agreement

Click on Next to proceed.

Select the keyboard layout, country and time zone.

Enter and confirm your password and do not forget to enter your email address as well.

Please do not click on next as this will use the default IT parameters and when this happens. You will not be able to connect to your Proxmox VE environment

Please verify the management interface. Enter the Hostname (FQDN), IP Address, Gateway, and DNS Server and click next to finish.

On the summary page, please verify that the entered values are correct and click on “Install”.

When the installation is completed, the system will automatically restart.

After the startup is complete, an IP address will appear on the screen.

Access Proxmox VE Console

To access the Proxmox VE virtual machine console, simply enter this URL address in a web browser on another computer within the local network. I will click on Advanced in order to proceed to the IP address.

You will be prompted to login. Enter the Username and Password and click on login.

Congratulations!!! You have successfully configured your Proxmox VE and you can create your Containers and Virtual Machines etc from this management interface.

You may be interested in the following “additional service program: the Proxmox Subscription.”

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