Proxmox VE Capabilities

Explore the features currently available through StackConsole CMP, understand the infrastructure prerequisites, and identify limitations and additional configuration requirements.

Platform Capabilities vs. CMP Capabilities

StackConsole CMP provides selected capabilities of the underlying infrastructure platform. Native platform capabilities are not automatically available through CMP.

Setup vs features

Need to connect a Proxmox cluster, map zones, configure storage, or define rate cards? Start with Connecting CMP to Proxmox and Proxmox Packages.

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1. Proxmox VE Capability Explorer

All Categories (6)Virtual Machine ManagementStorage & Volume ManagementBackup & RecoveryNetworking & IP ManagementFirewall ManagementVM ImportSort: Status PrioritySort: Name (A to Z)Sort: Name (Z to A)Sort: Module (A to Z)

Showing 54 of 54 capabilities

Feature	Module	CMP Support Status ▲	Short Description	Details
Additional Volume Creation#	Volume Management	Supported	Allows customers to order and provision standalone block storage volumes.
Attach Additional Volume#	Volume Management	Supported	Attaches a secondary block volume to a running or stopped VM.
Backup Deletion#	Backup & Recovery	Supported	Deletes backup archives from local datastore or PBS repository.
Change Hostname / Server Label#	VM Lifecycle	Supported	Updates CMP display label and synchronizes internal VM description.
CMP-Level IPAM Pools#	IPAM	Supported	CMP-native IPAM manages subnets, gateways, DNS, and IP allocations.
CPU Cores & Sockets Detection#	VM Import	Supported	Reads CPU core count and maps instance to closest CMP VM package.
Firewall Rule Import#	VM Import	Supported	Discovers and imports existing VM firewall rules into CMP during VM onboarding.
Immediate Billing Activation#	VM Import	Supported	Initiates resource billing immediately upon VM import confirmation.
Import Existing Bridges#	Networking	Supported	Synchronizes pre-configured Linux bridges from Proxmox hosts into CMP.
Import Existing VM#	VM Import	Supported	Imports unmanaged Proxmox VMs into CMP customer projects and billing.
Inbound Rule Creation#	Firewall	Supported	Defines ingress rules filtering by protocol, source IP, and port ranges.
IP Address Detection#	VM Import	Supported	Detects active IP address via QEMU Guest Agent or assigns from CMP IPAM.
IP Allocation to VM#	IPAM	Supported	Assigns IP address automatically from pool during VM provisioning.
IP Tracking & Reclamation#	IPAM	Supported	Releases IP address back to pool immediately upon VM deletion.
Local Storage Backup#	Backup & Recovery	Supported	Full VM archive creation saved to local Proxmox datastores.
Memory / RAM Detection#	VM Import	Supported	Detects assigned RAM and maps instance to closest CMP package profile.
Network Assignment to VM#	Networking	Supported	Attaches virtio network interface to VM linked to synchronized bridge.
Outbound Rule Creation#	Firewall	Supported	Filters outbound egress destinations and protocols from the instance.
Password Import#	VM Import	Supported	Imports and registers administrative guest credentials during VM onboarding into CMP.
Proxmox Backup Server (PBS)#	Backup & Recovery	Supported	Enterprise deduplicated, incremental, encrypted backups to PBS.
Proxmox VM Firewall Rules#	Firewall	Supported	Manages inbound and outbound packet filtering via native Proxmox firewall.
Resource-Based Billing#	VM Lifecycle	Supported	Automated hourly and monthly billing synchronization for instances and add-ons.
Root Disk Creation#	Volume Management	Supported	Provisions standard root OS disk on configured storage pool (e.g. local-zfs or custom datastore).
Rule Deletion & Lifecycle#	Firewall	Supported	Flushes and updates active firewall rules immediately via API.
Scheduled VM Backups#	Backup & Recovery	Supported	Automated recurring backup jobs executed at defined intervals.
SSH Port Configuration#	VM Import	Supported	Defaults to port 22; configurable during import if custom port is used.
Storage & Volume Mapping#	VM Import	Supported	Maps root disk and secondary attached volumes to CMP storage records.
Total Disk Capacity Calculation#	VM Import	Supported	Aggregates all attached disk sizes for total storage billing.
VM Creation#	VM Lifecycle	Supported	Automated VM provisioning via cloud-init templates and VM packages.
VM Deletion#	VM Lifecycle	Supported	Permanently deletes instance, purges attached disks, and terminates billing.
VM Name & Hostname Detection#	VM Import	Supported	Detects Proxmox VM name and maps it to CMP service label.
VM Plan Change#	VM Lifecycle	Supported	Upgrades or downgrades assigned vCPU cores and memory allocation.
VM Restart#	VM Lifecycle	Supported	Reboots the virtual machine via ACPI with automated fallback to hard reboot.
VM Restore#	Backup & Recovery	Supported	Restores virtual machine state from local storage or PBS backup archive.
VM Shutdown#	VM Lifecycle	Supported	Graceful operating system shutdown using ACPI or QEMU Guest Agent.
VM Start#	VM Lifecycle	Supported	Powers on a stopped virtual machine instance.
VM Stop#	VM Lifecycle	Supported	Immediate hard power-off for instances via the Proxmox API.
Volume Deletion#	Volume Management	Supported	Permanently deletes standalone block volume and cancels asset billing.
Dedicated Backup Storages#	Backup & Recovery	Configurable	Configure multiple backup destinations managed by CMP selection algorithm.
Multiple VM Storage Pools#	Volume Management	Configurable	Enables multi-pool storage tiering evaluated via CMP selection algorithm.
Associated IP (Public Mapping)#	IPAM	Conditional	Maps public IP to private VM for portal tracking; edge router routes traffic.
Detach Volume#	Volume Management	Conditional	Detaches secondary block volume; requires unmounting filesystem first.
Login Username Tracking#	VM Import	Conditional	Records default login username for customer portal connection display.
Multi-Node Storage Compatibility#	Volume Management	Conditional	Requires shared storage (Ceph RBD/NFS) for dynamic multi-node VM placement.
PBS API Permissions#	Backup & Recovery	Conditional	Requires PVEDatastoreAdmin and PVEVMAdmin roles on Proxmox and PBS.
VM Password Reset#	VM Lifecycle	Conditional	Resets the guest administrative password when compatible guest tools are installed.
Proxmox SDN Management#	Networking	Under Development	Native Proxmox SDN integration is actively being developed for future releases.
Automated NAT / Port Forwarding#	Networking	Not Supported	Automated perimeter NAT and edge port forwarding are not managed by CMP.
Create Network from CMP#	Networking	Not Supported	Creating new physical or virtual bridges from CMP UI is not supported.
Edge Port Forwarding#	Firewall	Not Supported	Perimeter gateway translation is external and not managed by CMP firewall.
Resize Volume#	Volume Management	Not Supported	Volume resizing is not supported through CMP; volume disk capacity cannot be expanded.
Security Groups#	Firewall	Not Supported	Reusable cluster security group templates are not exposed in CMP portal.
VM Web Console#	VM Lifecycle	Not Supported	In-browser noVNC/SPICE console is not exposed directly in CMP customer portal.
Volume Snapshots#	Volume Management	Not Supported	Standalone volume snapshots are not supported in CMP; use VM-level snapshots instead.

Additional Volume Creation

Supported

Volume Management

Allows customers to order and provision standalone block storage volumes.

#pve-storage-additional-volume-creation

Attach Additional Volume

Supported

Volume Management

Attaches a secondary block volume to a running or stopped VM.

#pve-storage-attach-additional-volume

Backup Deletion

Supported

Backup & Recovery

Deletes backup archives from local datastore or PBS repository.

#pve-backup-deletion

Change Hostname / Server Label

Supported

VM Lifecycle

Updates CMP display label and synchronizes internal VM description.

#pve-vm-change-hostname-label

CMP-Level IPAM Pools

Supported

IPAM

CMP-native IPAM manages subnets, gateways, DNS, and IP allocations.

#pve-net-ipam-pools

CPU Cores & Sockets Detection

Supported

VM Import

Reads CPU core count and maps instance to closest CMP VM package.

#pve-import-cpu-cores-sockets

Firewall Rule Import

Supported

VM Import

Discovers and imports existing VM firewall rules into CMP during VM onboarding.

#pve-import-firewall

Immediate Billing Activation

Supported

VM Import

Initiates resource billing immediately upon VM import confirmation.

#pve-import-immediate-billing

Import Existing Bridges

Supported

Networking

Synchronizes pre-configured Linux bridges from Proxmox hosts into CMP.

#pve-net-import-bridges

Import Existing VM

Supported

VM Import

Imports unmanaged Proxmox VMs into CMP customer projects and billing.

#pve-import-existing-vm

Inbound Rule Creation

Supported

Firewall

Defines ingress rules filtering by protocol, source IP, and port ranges.

#pve-fw-inbound-rules

IP Address Detection

Supported

VM Import

Detects active IP address via QEMU Guest Agent or assigns from CMP IPAM.

#pve-import-ip-detection

IP Allocation to VM

Supported

IPAM

Assigns IP address automatically from pool during VM provisioning.

#pve-net-ip-allocation

IP Tracking & Reclamation

Supported

IPAM

Releases IP address back to pool immediately upon VM deletion.

#pve-net-ip-tracking-reclamation

Local Storage Backup

Supported

Backup & Recovery

Full VM archive creation saved to local Proxmox datastores.

#pve-backup-local-storage

Memory / RAM Detection

Supported

VM Import

Detects assigned RAM and maps instance to closest CMP package profile.

#pve-import-memory-ram

Network Assignment to VM

Supported

Networking

Attaches virtio network interface to VM linked to synchronized bridge.

#pve-net-assignment

Outbound Rule Creation

Supported

Firewall

Filters outbound egress destinations and protocols from the instance.

#pve-fw-outbound-rules

Password Import

Supported

VM Import

Imports and registers administrative guest credentials during VM onboarding into CMP.

#pve-import-password

Proxmox Backup Server (PBS)

Supported

Backup & Recovery

Enterprise deduplicated, incremental, encrypted backups to PBS.

#pve-backup-pbs

Proxmox VM Firewall Rules

Supported

Firewall

Manages inbound and outbound packet filtering via native Proxmox firewall.

#pve-fw-vm-rules

Resource-Based Billing

Supported

VM Lifecycle

Automated hourly and monthly billing synchronization for instances and add-ons.

#pve-vm-resource-billing

Root Disk Creation

Supported

Volume Management

Provisions standard root OS disk on configured storage pool (e.g. local-zfs or custom datastore).

#pve-storage-root-disk-creation

Rule Deletion & Lifecycle

Supported

Firewall

Flushes and updates active firewall rules immediately via API.

#pve-fw-rule-lifecycle

Scheduled VM Backups

Supported

Backup & Recovery

Automated recurring backup jobs executed at defined intervals.

#pve-backup-scheduled

SSH Port Configuration

Supported

VM Import

Defaults to port 22; configurable during import if custom port is used.

#pve-import-ssh-port

Storage & Volume Mapping

Supported

VM Import

Maps root disk and secondary attached volumes to CMP storage records.

#pve-import-storage-volume-mapping

Total Disk Capacity Calculation

Supported

VM Import

Aggregates all attached disk sizes for total storage billing.

#pve-import-total-disk-capacity

VM Creation

Supported

VM Lifecycle

Automated VM provisioning via cloud-init templates and VM packages.

#pve-vm-creation

VM Deletion

Supported

VM Lifecycle

Permanently deletes instance, purges attached disks, and terminates billing.

#pve-vm-deletion

VM Name & Hostname Detection

Supported

VM Import

Detects Proxmox VM name and maps it to CMP service label.

#pve-import-name-hostname

VM Plan Change

Supported

VM Lifecycle

Upgrades or downgrades assigned vCPU cores and memory allocation.

#pve-vm-plan-change

VM Restart

Supported

VM Lifecycle

Reboots the virtual machine via ACPI with automated fallback to hard reboot.

#pve-vm-restart

VM Restore

Supported

Backup & Recovery

Restores virtual machine state from local storage or PBS backup archive.

#pve-backup-restore

VM Shutdown

Supported

VM Lifecycle

Graceful operating system shutdown using ACPI or QEMU Guest Agent.

#pve-vm-shutdown

VM Start

Supported

VM Lifecycle

Powers on a stopped virtual machine instance.

#pve-vm-start

VM Stop

Supported

VM Lifecycle

Immediate hard power-off for instances via the Proxmox API.

#pve-vm-stop

Volume Deletion

Supported

Volume Management

Permanently deletes standalone block volume and cancels asset billing.

#pve-storage-volume-deletion

Dedicated Backup Storages

Configurable

Backup & Recovery

Configure multiple backup destinations managed by CMP selection algorithm.

#pve-backup-dedicated-storages

Multiple VM Storage Pools

Configurable

Volume Management

Enables multi-pool storage tiering evaluated via CMP selection algorithm.

#pve-storage-multiple-vm-storages

Associated IP (Public Mapping)

Conditional

IPAM

Maps public IP to private VM for portal tracking; edge router routes traffic.

#pve-net-associated-ip

Detach Volume

Conditional

Volume Management

Detaches secondary block volume; requires unmounting filesystem first.

#pve-storage-detach-volume

Login Username Tracking

Conditional

VM Import

Records default login username for customer portal connection display.

#pve-import-login-username

Multi-Node Storage Compatibility

Conditional

Volume Management

Requires shared storage (Ceph RBD/NFS) for dynamic multi-node VM placement.

#pve-storage-multi-node-compatibility

PBS API Permissions

Conditional

Backup & Recovery

Requires PVEDatastoreAdmin and PVEVMAdmin roles on Proxmox and PBS.

#pve-backup-pbs-permissions

VM Password Reset

Conditional

VM Lifecycle

Resets the guest administrative password when compatible guest tools are installed.

#pve-vm-password-reset

Proxmox SDN Management

Under Development

Networking

Native Proxmox SDN integration is actively being developed for future releases.

#pve-net-sdn-management

Automated NAT / Port Forwarding

Not Supported

Networking

Automated perimeter NAT and edge port forwarding are not managed by CMP.

#pve-net-automated-nat

Create Network from CMP

Not Supported

Networking

Creating new physical or virtual bridges from CMP UI is not supported.

#pve-net-create-network

Edge Port Forwarding

Not Supported

Firewall

Perimeter gateway translation is external and not managed by CMP firewall.

#pve-fw-edge-port-forwarding

Resize Volume

Not Supported

Volume Management

Volume resizing is not supported through CMP; volume disk capacity cannot be expanded.

#pve-storage-resize-volume

Security Groups

Not Supported

Firewall

Reusable cluster security group templates are not exposed in CMP portal.

#pve-fw-security-groups

VM Web Console

Not Supported

VM Lifecycle

In-browser noVNC/SPICE console is not exposed directly in CMP customer portal.

#pve-vm-console

Volume Snapshots

Not Supported

Volume Management

Standalone volume snapshots are not supported in CMP; use VM-level snapshots instead.

#pve-storage-volume-snapshots

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2. Core Operational Invariants & Platform Rules

The following non-negotiable architectural rules govern the Proxmox integration in StackConsole CMP:

2.1 Storage Configuration & Selection Algorithm

1. Configured VM Root Storage: Any valid Proxmox storage pool can be configured for VM root disk provisioning (local-zfs is a common default example, but providers can use any storage pool name configured in their environment).
2. Multiple Storage Settings: Providers can add multiple storage settings in CMP under Settings → Orchestrator → Storage Settings.
3. Automated Storage Selection: When multiple storages are configured, CMP calculates storage capacity and load via its storage selection algorithm to deploy the VM disk on the optimal storage pool.
4. Multi-Node Shared Storage Prerequisite:
   • Local storage is strictly node-specific. A local storage pool (such as local-zfs on Node A) cannot be accessed by Node B.
   • If a Proxmox cluster has multiple nodes, shared storage (Ceph RBD, NFS, iSCSI) must be configured if VMs are expected to migrate or provision dynamically across nodes.
   • Node placement must be compatible with the selected storage pool.

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2.2 Node Placement (No Proxmox DRS Dependency)

• Native Proxmox VE does not include a Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS).
• CMP provides built-in automated node selection at provision time, evaluating node RAM, CPU load, and storage availability before dispatching the qm create API call.

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2.3 Backup Storage & PBS Integration Rules

1. Dedicated Backup Storage: CMP supports configuring dedicated backup storages in Cloud Provider Setup.
2. Multiple Backup Destinations: When multiple backup storages are configured, CMP's storage selection algorithm chooses the best available destination.
3. Supported Backup Targets:
   • Local Proxmox Storage: vzdump archives saved directly to local Proxmox datastores.
   • Proxmox Backup Server (PBS): Enterprise deduplicated, incremental backup target.
4. Mandatory PBS API Permissions: The Proxmox API user configured in CMP must possess adequate permissions on both the cluster and the PBS datastore:
   • PVEDatastoreAdmin on /storage
   • PVEVMAdmin on /vms
5. Scheduled Backups: VM backup schedules configured in CMP execute automated background snapshots at defined intervals.

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2.4 VM Import Commercial & Lifecycle Boundaries

• Service Creation: Importing an existing Proxmox VM immediately creates an active customer service record in CMP.
• Immediate Billing: Resource-based billing begins immediately upon import based on the mapped VM and volume packages.
• Zero Configuration Mutation: CMP does not alter existing guest operating system files, kernel settings, or disk partitions during import.
• Full Post-Import Management: Imported VMs can be powered on/off, restarted, resized, backed up, and deleted directly through CMP.
• Duplicate Protection: If a VM ID (vmid) is already mapped to an existing active CMP service, re-importing is blocked to prevent database collision.

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3. Feature Requests vs. Production Incidents

Development & Release Governance

To prevent operational confusion after going live:

1. Documented Scope as Source of Truth: The capabilities marked as Supported in the matrix above define the complete current scope of the StackConsole Proxmox integration.
2. Platform Gaps are Not Defects: Native Proxmox features that are not currently exposed in CMP (e.g. noVNC web console, automated perimeter NAT, native SDN, Proxmox security groups) are feature gaps, not production bugs or outages.
3. Emergency Support Boundaries: Support tickets should be opened for functional defects within supported capabilities (e.g. failure of configured storage provisioning, power action failures, billing sync mismatches). Tickets raised demanding immediate implementation of unreleased features cannot be treated as production defects.

Custom Development Request Process

StackConsole welcomes customer-driven roadmap prioritization. If a cloud provider requires a capability not currently supported:

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4. Customer Onboarding & Go-Live Readiness Checklist

Before moving a Proxmox integration into live commercial production, validate every checkpoint across the three responsible parties:

Validation Area	Specific Checkpoint	Responsible Party	Verification Status
API Connectivity	CMP can reach Proxmox API port 8006 over private network or VPN	Cloud Provider	[ ] Verified
API Permissions	User belongs to UserAdmin group with Administrator, PVEVMAdmin, PVEDatastoreAdmin	Cloud Provider	[ ] Verified
Templates	CMP-compatible cloud-init template prepared with QEMU Guest Agent enabled	Cloud Provider	[ ] Verified
Storage (Single Node)	Configured storage setting (e.g. local-zfs or custom pool) verified and active in CMP	Cloud Provider / StackConsole	[ ] Verified
Storage (Multi-Node)	Shared storage (Ceph RBD / NFS) verified across all cluster nodes if multi-node	Cloud Provider	[ ] Verified
Storage Selection	Storage selection algorithm evaluated for multiple configured datastores	StackConsole Team	[ ] Verified
Network Bridges	Linux bridges (vmbr0, etc.) created on all nodes and synchronized into CMP	Cloud Provider	[ ] Verified
IPAM Configuration	IP pools, subnets, gateways, and DNS configured under CMP Networks & IPAM	Cloud Provider	[ ] Verified
Backup Storage	Local backup datastore or PBS instance connected in Cloud Provider Setup	Cloud Provider	[ ] Verified
PBS Permissions	PBS API permissions confirmed if Proxmox Backup Server is utilized	Cloud Provider	[ ] Verified
Rate Card Packages	VM packages, volume packages, snapshot pricing, and IP pricing active	Cloud Provider	[ ] Verified
End-to-End VM Deploy	Test VM provisioned from customer portal, verified running, and destroyed	Both Teams	[ ] Verified
Lifecycle Testing	Start, stop, shutdown, restart, and plan resize executed successfully	Both Teams	[ ] Verified
Backup & Restore Test	Test backup created, verified on target storage, and test restore executed	Both Teams	[ ] Verified
VM Import Test	Test unmanaged Proxmox VM imported into CMP, verified in billing and portal	Both Teams	[ ] Verified

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5. Proxmox Feature Guides Breakdown

Explore detailed architectural and configuration walkthroughs for specific Proxmox integration topics:

• Connecting CMP to Proxmox: Complete 7-step Cloud Provider wizard, API permissions, credentials, and zone mapping.
• Networks & IPAM Configuration: Linux bridges vs. NICs, network synchronization, IP pools, and Associated IP setup.
• Proxmox Packages: VM packages, volume block storage, snapshots, and unit pricing rate cards.
• Templates Preparation: Building cloud-init enabled, QEMU-agent ready Proxmox templates.
• Node Selection Algorithm: Multi-node placement logic, memory weighting, and CPU load balancing.
• Networks Feature Overview: Customer portal bridge assignments and network boundaries.
• IPAM Feature Overview: CMP-native IP address pool management and allocation.
• Backup Feature Overview: Local and PBS backup destinations, schedules, and recovery.
• Upcoming & Roadmap: Proxmox SDN development, external storage improvements, and future capabilities.

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Related Documentation

• Proxmox Requirements Checklist
• Infrastructure Overview
• Supported Orchestrators Overview
• Billing & Rate Cards