Lesson 1: How to Flash Proxmox on a USB Drive Using Balena Etcher

In this video, I’ll show you how to install Proxmox VE on a USB drive using Balena Etcher. This method is simple, fast, and perfect for setting up a Proxmox virtualization environment on your hardware. Whether you're building a home lab or a dedicated Proxmox server, this step-by-step guide will help you through the entire process.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

✅ Downloading the Balena etcher tool

✅ Downloading the Proxmox ISO

✅ Creating a bootable USB using Balena Etcher

🛠️ Requirements:

✔ A USB Drive (16GB or more recommended)

✔ A Computer with bootable USB support

✔ Proxmox ISO file (Download from proxmox.com)

✔ Balena Etcher (Download Here)

🔗 Helpful Links:

📥 Download Proxmox ISO → https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads/proxmox-virtual-environment/iso

🛠️ Download Balena Etcher → https://etcher.balena.io/