/Proxmox-Scripts-and-Tools

Utility Scripts for Enhancing Your Proxmox Virtual Infrastructure

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Proxmox Utility Scripts Collection

Welcome to the Proxmox Utility Scripts Collection — a comprehensive suite of scripts designed to streamline and enhance the management of Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE). These scripts have been crafted to automate common tasks, optimize performance, and simplify complex operations, making Proxmox administration more efficient and effective.

Features

  • Automated Backup & Restore: Easily manage backups and restore virtual machines or containers with minimal effort.
  • Resource Optimization: Scripts to monitor and optimize CPU, memory, and storage usage across your Proxmox cluster.
  • Network Management: Simplify network configuration and management with automated scripts.
  • Security Enhancements: Tools to audit and enhance the security of your Proxmox environment.
  • User Management: Efficiently manage users, roles, and permissions within Proxmox VE.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following before using these scripts:

  • Proxmox VE 6.x or higher
  • Bash Shell (for Unix/Linux environments)
  • Python 3.x (optional, for certain advanced scripts)
  • Root or Sudo Privileges

Installation

  1. Clone the Repository:
    git clone https://github.com/Brainhub24/Proxmox-Scripts-and-Tools.git
  2. Navigate to the Directory:
    cd Proxmox-Scripts-and-Tools
  3. **Run the Scripts: Refer to the 'scripts/' directory for individual scripts and their usage instructions.

Usage Each script in this repository is documented with its purpose, usage instructions, and examples. Please refer to the docs/ directory for detailed documentation on each script.

Contributing We are always excited to welcome contributions from the community! Whether you’ve developed your own Proxmox scripts or have ideas for improving the existing ones, your input is invaluable. Here’s how you can contribute:

Share Your Scripts If you’ve already created scripts that you believe would be beneficial to others, we’d love to include them in this collection. You can contribute in two ways:

  1. Direct Contribution:
  • Fork the repository to your GitHub account.
  • Create a feature branch (git checkout -b add-your-script-name).
  • Add your script to the appropriate directory (scripts/).
  • Document your script by adding a markdown file in the 'docs/' directory, explaining its purpose, usage, and examples.
  • Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add script for [specific functionality]').
  • Push to the branch (git push origin add-your-script-name).
  • Submit a pull request to the main repository.
  1. Linking External Scripts:
  • If you prefer to keep your script in a separate repository, we can link to it from here.
  • Submit an issue or a pull request with the following details:
    • Script Name
    • Repository URL
    • Brief Description of what the script does and why it’s useful.
  • We will review your submission and, if appropriate, add a link to your script in our External Resources section.

Contribution Guidelines

  • Code Quality: Ensure your code is clean, well-commented, and adheres to best practices.
  • Documentation: Provide clear and concise documentation for each script, including prerequisites, usage instructions, and examples.
  • Testing: Before submitting, test your scripts thoroughly in a Proxmox VE environment to ensure they work as intended.

Steps to Contribute:

  • Fork the repository
  • Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature-branch-name)
  • Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add new feature')
  • Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch-name)
  • Create a pull request We value and appreciate all contributions, whether big or small. By working together, we can create a powerful resource for the entire Proxmox community.

License This project is licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute these scripts, provided that proper attribution is given.

Acknowledgments Special thanks to the Proxmox community and contributors whose work has inspired and supported the development of these scripts.