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Proxmox Datacenter Manager (PDM)

Proxmox Datacenter Manager (PDM) is an open-source centralized management platform for overseeing multiple Proxmox VE nodes and clusters. It offers foundational control, visibility, and orchestration through a modern, Rust-powered user interface. This tool is currently in alpha stage.

Centralized Overview: Monitor resource usage across all nodes and clusters, including basic operations like starting, stopping, rebooting, and migrating guests.:contentReference

Installation & Initial Setup

  1. Install PDM either:

  • Via the ISO installer (similar to Proxmox VE)

  • Community Script Installer: You can also install Proxmox Datacenter Manager using a community-maintained script: 

    curl -sSL https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/install-pdm.sh | bash

Note

This method automates repository setup and package installation, making setup quicker and simpler.

  • Or on Debian Bookworm by adding the PDM repository and installing packages:
    echo 'deb http://download.proxmox.com/debian/pdm bookworm pdm‑test' >/etc/apt/sources.list.d/pdm-test.list
wget https://enterprise.proxmox.com/debian/proxmox-release-bookworm.gpg -O /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/proxmox-release-bookworm.gpg
apt update
apt install proxmox-datacenter-manager proxmox-datacenter-manager-ui
    Then access the interface at: 
    https://<pdm-host>:8443
    Login as root@pam.
  1. Add Proxmox VE Remotes:
    • Use the “Remote” or “Dashboard” wizard
    • Input the node or cluster address and fingerprint (found in the PVE SSL certificate)
    • Authenticate using root credentials or API tokens
    • After connection, the nodes and guests appear in your dashboard with real-time status.

Summary

PDM is a promising yet evolving tool offering centralized management for distributed Proxmox environments. It’s ideal for home labs and multi-site setups—just be cautious in production until later stable releases.

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