Proxmox Cloud-init Template Downloader

This bash script facilitates the downloading and setup of Cloud-init OS templates for Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE). It automates the download of specified operating system images and imports them into Proxmox as VM templates, streamlining the process of creating new VMs with various operating systems.

Features

Supports a wide range of cloud-init enabled OS images
Automated QEMU Guest Agent installation
Enabling of SSH access for VMs
Configuration of SSH to permit password authentication
Option to enable root SSH login
Bulk download and customization options
Improved error handling and debugging information

Supported Operating Systems

Debian (10, 11, 12)
Ubuntu Server (18.04, 20.04, 22.04, 24.04)
CentOS (7, 8 Stream, 9 Stream)
Alma Linux (8, 9)
Rocky Linux (8, 9)
Fedora 38
Oracle Linux (8, 9)
openSUSE Leap 15.4

Prerequisites

A Proxmox VE installation
Internet connectivity to download OS images
Sufficient storage space in your desired storage location for the image files

Usage

Option 1: Quick Single-Line Command (Recommended)

Use this command to download and run the script in one go:

bash <(wget -qO- osdl.sh/pve.sh)

Option 2: Download and Save for Repeated Use

Download the script:
```
wget osdl.sh/pve.sh
```
Make the script executable:
```
chmod +x pve.sh
```
Run the script:
```
./pve.sh
```

Interactive Prompts

You will be prompted for the following information:

Operating System Selection: Choose from the list of supported OS templates.
Target Storage: Enter the target storage ID (e.g., 'local-zfs').
VMID: Assign a VMID that is not already in use on your Proxmox server.
Customization Options: Choose whether to install QEMU Guest Agent, enable SSH access, allow password authentication, and enable root SSH login.

For bulk operations, you'll have the option to apply these customizations to all downloads or be prompted for each.

Error Handling and Debugging

The script now includes improved error handling and provides more detailed debugging information if issues occur during the download or customization process.

Contributions

Your contributions are most welcome. Feel free to make improvements by submitting pull requests.

Support

This script is provided by HOKOHOST. If you find it valuable and wish to support further development or say thanks, please consider making a donation using Stripe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Disclaimer

This script is provided 'as-is', without any warranty or guarantee of any kind. Use it at your own risk.

Author Information

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