Introduction
Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) is a robust open-source virtualization platform that enables you to efficiently deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs), containers, and storage. While deploying your infrastructure, security is of utmost importance when operating virtualized environments and certificates play a crucial role in guaranteeing secure communication among different Proxmox VE components.
This blog post will serve as a comprehensive guide to managing certificates in Proxmox VE 8.1. We’ll dive into the different types of certificates used within the platform, including those for intra-cluster communication, the API, and the web GUI. We’ll explore the limitations of the default self-signed certificates and guide you through various methods for deploying trusted certificates, including uploading custom certificates and leveraging Let’s Encrypt (ACME) for automatic certificate issuance and renewal.
By the end of this post, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage certificates in your Proxmox VE 8.1 environment, ensuring secure and reliable communication within your virtualized infrastructure.
To start, let’s talk about the different kinds of certificates that Proxmox VE uses and why it’s important to manage them correctly.
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