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ProxmoxVE - Boot without starting any VM

ProxmoxVE - Boot without starting any VM#

Problem#

I want to boot ProxmoxVE without booting any guest in order to perform a maintenance task.

Solution#

  • During boot interrupt systemd (proxmox-boot) so it does not boot
  • Press e to edit the command line
  • Type in the following at the very end of the line: systemd.mask=pve-guests.service
  • Hit Enter to boot without starting any guests.

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