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Why Use the QEMU Guest Agent?​

The QEMU Guest Agent allows better communication between the host and guest VM, enabling features like retrieving the VM's IP address, which is particularly useful when using tools like ProxMobo for remote management.

Setting Up QEMU Guest Agent on Linux VMs​

Step 1: Enable QEMU Guest Agent in Proxmox​

  1. In the Proxmox web interface, select your VM.
  2. Go to "Hardware" > "Add" > "QEMU Guest Agent".
  3. Start the VM if it's not already running.

Step 2: Install QEMU Guest Agent in the VM​

For Ubuntu/Debian:​

apt update
apt install qemu-guest-agent

For Redhat based systems:​

yum install qemu-guest-agent

Step 3: Enable and Start the QEMU Guest Agent Service​

systemctl enable qemu-guest-agent
systemctl start qemu-guest-agent

Step 4: Verify Installation​

To verify that the QEMU Guest Agent is running:

systemctl status qemu-guest-agent

You should see output indicating that the service is active and running.

Retrieving IP Address in ProxMobo​

Once the QEMU Guest Agent is set up, you can see your VM's IP address in ProxMobo. For detailed instructions on viewing IP addresses and troubleshooting, please refer to our IP Address Retrieval documentation.

Troubleshooting​

If you don't see the IP address in ProxMobo:

  1. Ensure the QEMU Guest Agent is running in the VM.
  2. Restart the VM if necessary.
  3. Check that the VM's network configuration is correct.

By following these steps, you'll be able to easily retrieve your Linux VM's IP address in ProxMobo, streamlining your VM management process.