Chapter 2. Exploring the Proxmox GUI
The Proxmox Graphical User Interface, or the Proxmox GUI, allows users to interact with the Proxmox cluster graphically using menus and a visual representation of the cluster status. Even though all of the management can be done from the command line interface (CLI), it can be overwhelming at times, and managing a cluster can become a daunting task. To properly utilize a Proxmox cluster, it is very important to have a clear understanding of the Proxmox GUI.
In this chapter, we are going to explore the different parts of the Proxmox Web GUI, such as how the menu system is organized and its functions. The GUI can be easily accessed from just about any browser though a URL similar to https://<node_ip>:8006
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The following screenshot shows an example of the Proxmox GUI for a demo cluster: