Proxmox Setup
Tools · 6 min
Proxmox VE is an open-source virtualization platform. Perfect for running your AI stack.
Why Proxmox?
- Open Source - free
- KVM + LXC virtualization
- Web-based management
- Cluster support
- Backup & snapshot features
Installation
# Download ISO from proxmox.com
# Boot from USB
# Follow installation wizard
# Access via https://your-ip:8006AI Stack Resources
| VM | CPU | RAM | Disk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ollama (GPU) | 8 cores | 32GB | 100GB |
| n8n | 4 cores | 8GB | 50GB |
| PostgreSQL | 4 cores | 16GB | 100GB |
| Monitoring | 2 cores | 4GB | 50GB |
GPU Passthrough
# /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
blacklist nvidia
blacklist nvidia_uvm
# /etc/modules
nvidia
nvidia_uvm
# In VM config:
hostpci0: 01:00,pcie=1Cluster Setup
- Minimum 3 nodes for quorum
- Shared storage (NFS or Ceph)
- Network: 10Gbps recommended
- Use Proxmox VE Cluster
Next step: ship workflows that stay operable
Use proven n8n patterns, templates and integrations for workflows that stay local, documented, and auditable.
Why AI Engineering
- Local and self-hosted by default
- Documented and auditable
- Built from our own runtime
- Made in Austria
Not legal advice.