Prerequisites

Proxmox Virtual Environment Deployment

Before deploying Glasswall Halo via Proxmox, ensure you have the necessary tools and resources installed and set up.

This deployment supports OVA, VMDK, Backup, and Disk File formats within Proxmox, along with a single-node native deployment option that enables virtualization on an open-source KVM.

Proxmox VE

• Version: 8.x or later.
  • Ensure the Proxmox VE host is completely up to date.

VM Configuration Requirements

• BIOS: SeaBIOS (Legacy) is recommended for compatibility with STIG-hardened RHEL images.
• Disk Bus: IDE, ensuring stable performance under RHEL-based Halo VMs.
• SCSI Controller: VirtIO SCSI, recommended for efficient I/O.
• OS Type: Linux (l26: Linux 2.6/3.x/4.x/5.x).
• Display: SPICE (QXL).
• CPU: At least 16 virtual cores (32+ for heavy workloads).
• Memory: 32 GB minimum (64 GB recommended).
• Storage: 100–500 GB of free space; SSD or RAID for optimal performance.
• Network: A configured bridge in Proxmox (e.g., vmbr0) and either DHCP or static IP assignments.

Example Hardware Setup

Dell PowerEdge R650 with 2× Intel Xeon Silver 4310, 128 GB RAM, RAID 1 for boot, additional RAID for VMs, 10GbE/1GbE NICs.