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--- debian_ansible_hands-free_installs [2026/05/10 12:58] – created mike
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 ===== Debian/Ansible/Hands-Free/Installs Initiative =====
-==== Create the Debian Cloud-Init Template on Proxmox ====
+==== Per Spiffyeight77 ====
+Reference: [[https://spiffyeight77.com/posts/all/2025/08/creating-debian-12-cloud-init-templates-proxmox-ve/|Spiffyeight77]] (modified by me for Debian 13)
+=== Download the Official Cloud-Init Images ===
-Run these commands in the Proxmox host shell:
+# Within Proxmox, create storage directory for cloud-init images
+  mkdir -p /var/lib/vz/template/iso/cloud-init/debian
-# 1. Download the latest Debian 13 Cloud Image (Generic QCOW2)
+# Navigate to debian directory
-  wget https://cloud.debian.org/images/cloud/trixie/latest/debian-13-generic-amd64.qcow2
+  cd /var/lib/vz/template/iso/cloud-init/debian
-# 2. Create a new VM (ID 9000 used as an example)
+# Download Debian 13 generic cloud image
-  qm create 9000 --name "debian-13-template" --memory 2048 --net0 virtio,bridge=vmbr0
+  wget https://cloud.debian.org/images/cloud/trixie/latest/debian-13-genericcloud-amd64.qcow2
-# 3. Import the disk into your Proxmox storage (replace 'local-lvm' with your storage name)
+# Download checksum for verification
-  qm importdisk 9000 debian-13-generic-amd64.qcow2 local-lvm
+  wget https://cloud.debian.org/images/cloud/trixie/latest/SHA512SUMS
-# 4. Attach the disk to the VM
+# Verify image integrity
+  sha512sum -c SHA512SUMS --ignore-missing
+=== Create the VM Template ===
+== Create the Virtual Machine ==
+  qm create 9000 --name debian-13-template --memory 2048 --cores 1 --net0 virtio,bridge=vmbr0 --ostype l26 --cpu cputype=host
+== Import and Configure the Disk ==
+# Import cloud-init image as VM disk
+  qm importdisk 9000 /var/lib/vz/template/iso/cloud-init/debian/debian-13-genericcloud-amd64.qcow2 local-lvm --format qcow2
+# Attach disk to VM with VirtIO SCSI
   qm set 9000 --scsihw virtio-scsi-pci --scsi0 local-lvm:vm-9000-disk-0
-# 5. Add Cloud-Init CD-ROM drive
+# Add cloud-init drive
   qm set 9000 --ide2 local-lvm:cloudinit
-# 6. Configure serial console (required for some cloud images) and boot order
+# Configure boot options
-  qm set 9000 --boot c --bootdisk scsi0 --serial0 socket --vga serial0
+  qm set 9000 --boot c --bootdisk scsi0
-# 7. Convert it to a template
+# Add serial console for cloud-init output
+  qm set 9000 --serial0 socket --vga serial0
+# Configure the networking
+  qm set 9000 --ipconfig0 ip=dhcp
+# Enable the qemu guest agent(recommend)
+  qm set 9000 --agent enabled=1
+=== Testing the Template (Optional) ===
+== Start and Verify the VM ==
+# Start the VM for testing
+  qm start 9000
+# Check cloud-init configuration
+  qm cloudinit dump 9000 user
+# Monitor startup process
+  qm console 9000
+# Check the VM IP
+  qm guest cmd 9000 network-get-interfaces
+== Verify Cloud-Init Completion ==
+Once logged into the VM:
+# Check cloud-init status
+  sudo cloud-init status
+# View cloud-init logs
+  sudo tail -20 /var/log/cloud-init-output.log
+# Check system information
+  cat /etc/os-release
+After successful testing, shutdown the VM:
+# Shutdown the VM
+  qm shutdown 9000
+=== Converting to Template ===
+Convert the VM to a template:
+# Convert to template (irreversible operation)
   qm template 9000
+=== Cloning VMs from Template ===
+== Using Proxmox Web Interface ==
+  - Navigate to Templates: In the PVE web interface, locate your template (VM ID 9000)
+  - Clone Template: Right-click → “Clone” or use the Clone button
+  - Configure Clone Settings:
+    * VM ID: Choose an unused ID (e.g., 101)
+    * Name: Descriptive name (e.g., “debian-selfhosted-server”)
+    * Mode: Full Clone (recommended for production)
+    * Target Storage: Select appropriate storage
+== Resize Disk After Cloning ==
+  - Access Hardware Tab: Select the cloned VM -> Hardware Tab
+  - Resize Disk: Select scsi0 disk -> 'Resize disk'
+  - Set New Size: Enter desired size (e.g., 50GB for container hosts)
+== Configure Cloud-Init for New VM ==
+  - Cloud-Init Tab: Navigate to the Cloud-Init tab
+  - Configure Settings:
+    * User: Set username (e.g., "admin")
+    * Password: Set secure password
+    * SSH Public Key: paste your SSH public key
+    * IP Config: Choose DHCP or static IP configuration
+  - Apply Changes: Click "Regenerate Image"