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--- debian_ansible_hands-free_installs [2026/05/10 16:54] – mike
+++ debian_ansible_hands-free_installs [2026/05/12 07:48] (current) – mike
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   cd /var/lib/vz/template/iso/cloud-init/debian
-# Download Debian 12 generic cloud image
+# Download Debian 13 generic cloud image
   wget https://cloud.debian.org/images/cloud/trixie/latest/debian-13-genericcloud-amd64.qcow2
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 # 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"