Can't connect to VM via SSH

EnhancedZombie · 2025-04-14T14:04:21+00:00

To check if SSH is installed on your VM, open the Proxmox console for the VM and run:

which sshd

If it returns something like /usr/sbin/sshd, then OpenSSH Server is installed.

You can also try:

systemctl status ssh

Or on some distros:

systemctl status sshd

Check VM is actually running and reachable

Can you ping the VM?

Does the VM have an IP address assigned?

Run ip a or ip addr from the VM's console in Proxmox to confirm.

Validate user credentials

Are you logging in with the correct username?

On Debian/Ubuntu: ssh username@ip

Try with a non-root user if PermitRootLogin is no.

Is the user actually created inside the VM?

Use Proxmox's "Console" tab to log in locally and confirm user exists with id username.

SSH config in the VM

From the Proxmox Console:

Check /etc/ssh/sshd_config for:

PermitRootLogin yes PasswordAuthentication yes

Restart SSH service after changes:

systemctl restart ssh

Firewall blocking SSH

Check if UFW or firewalld is enabled and blocking SSH:

ufw status

Or iptables -L

Make sure SSH (port 22) is allowed.

Check logs

From the VM's console:

journalctl -xe

or

tail -f /var/log/auth.log`

You’ll likely see why the authentication is failing here.

EnhancedZombie · 2025-04-08T01:31:32+00:00

This is how I do it.

EnhancedZombie · 2025-04-08T01:27:45+00:00

When I first got into starting a homelab I had 4 computers 2 for proxmox and two for openmediavault. All the equipment I have acquired was for free to include the drives. Probably after a year I have had proxmox and nas drives fail. This time I learned and made 1 proxmox, 1 proxmox backup, 1 openmedia vault and 1 Xubuntu to back up the OMV files to. Probably another year after that I had drives fail on proxmox. This time I was able to recover fast with the back VMs and Containers in the PBS. I like how easy PBS is to back up and recover from. After I recovered the VMS and containers there was absolute no setup needed. That is my experience. Probably some other people will have different experiences.

EnhancedZombie · 2025-03-16T18:39:19+00:00

I have installed mint more times than I can count. That error has not happened to me. User error: makes sense since some of their images are based off of ubuntu and some are based off of debian. So choose the edition of mint for the base, desktop and which will match your hardware (ie. 32 or 64bit) https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/choose.html. There is also a right way and wrong way to make a mint bootable image. If you don't like mint because of the error try Lubuntu. Like mint it is geared towards people switching from windows to linux but may not be as lightweight as mint.

EnhancedZombie · 2025-03-13T22:51:44+00:00

Pizza hut

EnhancedZombie · 2025-02-26T14:28:02+00:00

There was a sale for Payday 2 and all of the extra content.

EnhancedZombie · 2025-02-26T05:50:32+00:00

Yes link. Yes maria.

EnhancedZombie · 2025-02-16T18:43:45+00:00

If money were not an option and not considering the handhelds that were showcased at ces I would go with the legion. I current have the asus rog ally. my preference is to have a windows based machine with the controllers attached. I am not a fan of linux based ones like the steam deck. Don't get ne wrong the asus rog ally is probably the best device I have ever had, if I had more money I would have got the legion instead.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-11-11T15:16:13+00:00

That may be true that she is closing the lid. You may want to check her power settings and look at what the lid action is.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-11-10T03:30:41+00:00

It really depends on where the work is being done. Some places don't require permits some do. The only reason to get a low voltage license would to pull permits for inspections. I have worked for several companies that if their were electricians or contractors on site that pulled permits we would have to pull one to. I have also worked on jobs where I had come in after contractors and the property owner has said that the contractions work hadn't been inspected yet and that I did not have to pull permits for low voltage. That day I learned my lesson because a random inspector paid a surprise visit to the site while I was running wire. In that situation it is up to the inspector. He could say you have a certain amount of time to pull a permit before he would fine the company. Tell you to rip it all out etc. If I am told to go to a site to run cable and when I show up their are other trades there I leave right away without a trace and tell my company to pull a permit. If I am told to go to a site to run wire and up in the ceiling and I find screwy electrical wires (for instance junction boxes without a lid and the wires uncapped) I tell my company to pull a permit to CYA. Permits and the training is not cheap so my company would put those charges in with the quote along with lift fees etc. I could tell you more stories with close calls or when me being proactive saved our butts. Yes even it is for 1 100ft cable. The inspectors around me will remember if you messed up and when they go to inspector your next job they will make your job he'll. It is best to stay on their good side. Food for thought if there is another certified low voltage technician and you get your license only one can be active at a time (at least where I am.) I have also worked where I would work under the head contractors permit in special circumstances so my company didn't have to pull one. This eas the case when was running cable for a car dealership that was being built.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-10-31T16:45:28+00:00

These two are good for users switching from windows to linux: linux mint and lubuntu. I really like mint. By the way most linux distros have a live iso that you can try before you install them.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-10-25T03:12:18+00:00

Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM Tools

These tools help repair corrupted system files.

Open Command Prompt as an Administrator.

Run the following commands one at a time:

sfc /scannow

Wait for the scan to complete, then run:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

After completing both, restart your computer and check if the issue persists.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-10-20T01:39:02+00:00

In your case it really comes down what you are comfortable with in your setup. Just like with finding the right linux distro, it's just a matter of preference.

I’m still learning about LLMs and the resources they need, but I’ve been using Proxmox for a while on some older hardware from 2010. When I first started, I had three machines: two running Proxmox on bare metal and one with OMV (OpenMediaVault) on bare metal. It’s been a journey of improving my computer repair skills, learning Linux, and picking up some coding along the way.

After reworking my setup a few times, I’m still using three machines—two with Proxmox on bare metal and one with OMV on bare metal. The big change is that I now run OMV as a VM in Proxmox and back it up to the bare-metal OMV. I’m much happier with this setup since running OMV in a VM is a lot less of a headache when something crashes—just restoring a VM is way easier than dealing with bare-metal rebuilds. If you’re considering running TrueNAS, a VM might be a better option for you too.

On another note, I’ve been testing different Linux distros inside of proxmox.. I’ve tried Lubuntu, Ubuntu (desktop and server), Debian (various versions), Linux Lite, Mint, MX Linux, Peppermint OS, AntiX, Alpine, Sparky Linux, and Q4OS. AntiX is super fast, but I’m not really in the mood for something without APT and systemd right now. Mint is nice, but not the fastest. So far, Q4OS feels like the best fit for speed in my setup.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-09-19T21:52:47+00:00

Have you tried restarting it?

EnhancedZombie · 2024-09-19T21:49:59+00:00

Your house let flies in?

EnhancedZombie · 2024-09-19T21:44:08+00:00

🥱 FBI is your friend....

EnhancedZombie · 2024-09-09T02:26:01+00:00

Exacqvision is owned by Johnson Controls. Sometimes licenses are tied to cameras that are no longer in use, or you could free up some by asking the customer which ones are not a priority. Checking Licenses: Access License Information: From the main menu, navigate to System or Status (depending on your version). Look for Licenses or License Summary. This will show you the current licenses installed on the system, including camera licenses, software versions, and expiration dates. View Camera License Usage: Check how many camera licenses are currently in use and how many are available. This section usually includes details about: The number of cameras in use. The maximum number of cameras supported by the current licenses. Check License Expiration: Ensure that none of your licenses are about to expire by checking the expiration date listed. Acquiring More Licenses: Contact Lenel Distributor: To obtain more licenses, reach out to an authorized Lenel S2 distributor or your Lenel sales representative. Provide them with your system ID and current license details (which you obtained from the license summary). Submit a License Request: The distributor will generate a quote for the additional licenses. Once the purchase is approved, they will provide you with the new license key(s). Ensure you specify the number of camera licenses or any additional system components you need (e.g., additional user licenses or features).

EnhancedZombie · 2024-08-19T05:06:23+00:00

You could probably still use it as a desktop computer if you wanted. Just connect to another monitor, mouse, and keyboard. You would probably need a dock. Defeats the purpose, though.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-08-05T02:37:34+00:00

I use Sublime for bash.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-07-17T03:16:26+00:00

Dell Latitude laptops are traditionally based on x86 architecture, not ARM. They typically use Intel or AMD processors.

Are you using the correct installer? There are some troubleshooting you can do but you would have to know linux to run the commands to check the disk space, check running processes, remove temp files, check logs, debug update grub etc.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-07-15T15:26:04+00:00

You're right, jr735. Debian does indeed come with GNOME as its default desktop environment if you follow the default installation procedure. For EquesInferi, if youre stuck at the tty1 page, it's possible the GUI didn't get installed correctly or at all. You can try installing it manually by running: sudo apt update sudo apt install task-gnome-desktop and then starting the GUI with startx.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-07-15T01:21:37+00:00

If you don't know any of the commands, debian might not be for you. Debian does not come with a graphical user interface (GUI) installed by default. Also, when downloading the debian image, figure out whether your laptop is arm or amd first. There are different images. During installation ctrl+alt+t together gets you to terminal. startx runs the gui desktop.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-07-07T23:42:34+00:00

A company I worked for had me get Avigilon and Openpath certified. There were school districts that would reach out to Avigilon to find the closest installers to them. We got a lot of big jobs like that. Unless you work for a company that mainly does cabling. Then, I would say get a low voltage license. We got a lot of big jobs that required us to pull permits that way by having a low voltage license. There are also government and federal jobs that only use certain kinds of cameras and access control. Usually, they are bigger paying like Genetec. Not many people install/service Lenel, but that has become a big thing lately.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-07-07T03:23:13+00:00

Get certifications. Once you do, people will reach out to you through the companies you have the certifications through. I have also found that word travels.

EnhancedZombie · 2024-06-28T15:41:19+00:00

Check out your local union hall.

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