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# VM Scripts Documentation (/vm)
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This directory contains comprehensive documentation for virtual machine creation scripts in the `/vm` directory.
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## Overview
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VM scripts (`vm/*.sh`) create full virtual machines (not containers) in Proxmox VE with complete operating systems and cloud-init provisioning.
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## Documentation Structure
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VM documentation parallels container documentation but focuses on VM-specific features.
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## Key Resources
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- **[misc/cloud-init.func/](../misc/cloud-init.func/)** - Cloud-init provisioning documentation
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- **[contribution/README.md](../contribution/README.md)** - Contribution workflow
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- **[EXIT_CODES.md](../EXIT_CODES.md)** - Exit code reference
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## VM Creation Flow
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```
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vm/OsName-vm.sh (host-side)
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│
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├─ Calls: build.func (orchestrator)
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│
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├─ Variables: var_cpu, var_ram, var_disk, var_os
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│
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├─ Uses: cloud-init.func (provisioning)
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│
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└─ Creates: KVM/QEMU VM
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│
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└─ Boots with: Cloud-init config
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│
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├─ System phase
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├─ Config phase
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└─ Final phase
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```
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## Available VM Scripts
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See `/vm` directory for all VM creation scripts. Examples:
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- `ubuntu2504-vm.sh` - Ubuntu 25.04 VM (Latest)
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- `ubuntu2404-vm.sh` - Ubuntu 24.04 VM (LTS)
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- `debian-13-vm.sh` - Debian 13 VM (Trixie)
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- `archlinux-vm.sh` - Arch Linux VM
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- `haos-vm.sh` - Home Assistant OS
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- `mikrotik-routeros.sh` - MikroTik RouterOS
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- `openwrt-vm.sh` - OpenWrt VM
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- `opnsense-vm.sh` - OPNsense firewall
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- `umbrel-os-vm.sh` - Umbrel OS VM
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- And 10+ more...
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## VM vs Container
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| Feature | VM | Container |
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|---------|:---:|:---:|
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| Isolation | Full | Lightweight |
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| Boot Time | Slower | Instant |
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| Resource Use | Higher | Lower |
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| Use Case | Full OS | Single app |
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| Init System | systemd/etc | cloud-init |
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| Storage | Disk image | Filesystem |
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## Quick Start
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To understand VM creation:
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1. Read: [misc/cloud-init.func/README.md](../misc/cloud-init.func/README.md)
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2. Study: A similar existing script in `/vm`
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3. Understand cloud-init configuration
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4. Test locally
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5. Submit PR
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## Contributing a New VM
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1. Create `vm/osname-vm.sh`
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2. Use cloud-init for provisioning
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3. Follow VM script template
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4. Test VM creation and boot
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5. Submit PR
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## Cloud-Init Provisioning
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VMs are provisioned using cloud-init:
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```yaml
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#cloud-config
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hostname: myvm
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timezone: UTC
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packages:
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- curl
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- wget
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users:
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- name: ubuntu
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ssh_authorized_keys:
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- ssh-rsa AAAAB3...
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bootcmd:
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- echo "VM starting..."
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runcmd:
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- apt-get update
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- apt-get upgrade -y
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```
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## Common VM Operations
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- **Create VM with cloud-init** → [misc/cloud-init.func/](../misc/cloud-init.func/)
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- **Configure networking** → Cloud-init YAML documentation
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- **Setup SSH keys** → [misc/cloud-init.func/CLOUD_INIT_FUNC_USAGE_EXAMPLES.md](../misc/cloud-init.func/CLOUD_INIT_FUNC_USAGE_EXAMPLES.md)
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- **Debug VM creation** → [EXIT_CODES.md](../EXIT_CODES.md)
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## VM Templates
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Common VM templates available:
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- **Ubuntu LTS** - Latest stable Ubuntu
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- **Debian Stable** - Latest stable Debian
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- **OPNsense** - Network security platform
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- **Home Assistant** - Home automation
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- **Kubernetes** - K3s lightweight cluster
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- **Proxmox Backup** - Backup server
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---
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**Last Updated**: December 2025
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**Maintainers**: community-scripts team
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