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Please pardon our dust! This documentation is under construction.

• NETLAB+ VE version 25 contains over 300,000 lines of new code to support Proxmox backends.

• The beta release contains known issues and bugs and is only suitable for beta testing and documentation development.

• Before submitting a bug report, please check the known issues.

• Please send feedback and bug reports to support@netdevgroup.com.

Getting Started

Welcome to the NDG Documentation Center!

Before you begin, we recommend reviewing the updated Designated Operating Environment.

To deploy your Proxmox VE infrastructure, click here and select the Deployment Scenario that best fits your needs. Additionally, please refer to the latest versions of the Administrator Guide and the NETLAB+ Installation Guide for further assistance.

User Guides

• Student Guide

• Instructor Guide

• LMS/LTI Integration Guide

Content

• Converting Virtual Machines

• NDG Supported Content

• NDG VM Distribution System

• Pod Design Guide

• Lab Design Guide

Planning and System Administration

• Product Overview

• Designated Operating Environment

• Supported Hardware

• Virtual Machine Infrastructure

• Installation Guide

• Administrator Guide

• Release Notes

• API Reference

• Student Guide
  • Work In Progress
    • Introduction
• Instructor Guide
  • Work In Progress
    • Introduction
• Learning Tool Interoperability
• NDG VM Distribution System
  • Required Information
  • CSSIA-ISA (Microsoft Images)
  • Table of Storage Connections
    • vmdist.netlab
    • vmdist.cisco
    • vmdist.cisco.windows
    • vmdist.ndg_genit
    • vmdist.ndg_genit.windows
    • vmdist.paloalto
    • vmdist.redhat
    • vmdist.ring
    • vmdist.ring.windows
• NDG Supported Content
  • Convert Custom VMs from VMware to Proxmox VE
    • Key Steps for Each Operating System
    • Basic Recommended VM Hardware Configuration
    • Operating System Guides
    • Importing VMware VMs to Proxmox VE
      • Recommended Proxmox VE VM Hardware Configuration
        • Virtual Machine Name
        • Virtual Machine Hardware
        • Additional Notes
      • Windows
        • VM Hardware Settings
        • Install Guest-Agent
          • Remove VMWare Tools
        • Configure Network Interfaces
        • Optimizing Disks
          • Run Disk Cleanup
          • Defrag/Trim the Disk & Turn Off Scheduled Optimization
          • Cleanup Slack Space
      • Generic Linux
        • VM Hardware Settings
        • Install Guest-Agent
        • Configure Network Interfaces
        • Optimizing Disks
          • General Optimization
          • Defragment the Disk
          • Cleanup Slack Space
            • Usage 1: Create a file with all zero’s inside it
            • Usage 2: Use zerofree in single user mode
              • If using zerofree on the root disk (mounted as /)
              • If using zerofree on a drive other than the root disk
          • Trim the Disk
      • Arch Linux
        • VM Hardware Settings
        • Install Guest-Agent
        • Configure Network Interfaces
        • Optimizing Disks
        • Additional Notes
      • pfSense
        • VM Hardware Settings
        • Install Guest-Agent
        • Configure Network Interfaces
        • Additional Notes
          • Disable hardware checksums with Proxmox VE VirtIO.
      • TrueNAS Core
        • VM Hardware Settings
        • Install Guest-Agent
        • Configure Network Interfaces
        • Optimizing Disks
        • Additional Notes
      • Import Custom VMs to Proxmox VE
        • Prepare ESXi VMs
        • Setup ESXi datastore
        • Import VM
        • Post Import Settings
          • GUI VMs
          • Modify Disks
          • Set Options
        • Take Initial Snapshot
• Pod Designer Guide
  • Advanced Settings
    • Automated Networking Directives
      • pod.auto.net.supported
      • pod.auto.net.host.setup.supported
      • pod.auto.net.host.setup.enabled.default
      • pod.auto.net.host.teardown.supported
      • pod.auto.net.host.teardown.enabled.default
    • Virtual Network Directives
      • Virtual Switches
      • Port Groups
      • Naming Conventions
      • vswitch.<n>.ports
      • vswitch.<n>.portgroup.<p>.id
      • vswitch.<n>.portgroup.<p>.vlan.mode
      • vswitch.<n>.portgroup.<p>.vlan.id
      • vswitch.<n>.portgroup.<p>.allow_promiscuous
      • vswitch.<n>.portgroup.<p>.forged_transmits
      • vswitch.<n>.portgroup.<p>.mac_changes
    • Remote PC Directives
      • pc.<i>.name
      • pc.<i>.net.vnic.<n>.portgroup.id
      • pc.<i>.net.vnic.<n>.vlan
      • pc.<i>.net.vnic.<n>.mac_address
      • pc.<i>.target_resolution.width
      • pc.<i>.target_resolution.height
      • pc.<i>.boot.delay
      • pc.<i>.boot.after_pc_index
      • pc.<i>.boot.after_pc_extra
      • pc.<i>.vmx_uuid_bios_clone
      • pc.<i>.vmx_uuid_action
      • pc.<i>.nested_vm_support
    • Hybrid Pod Directives
      • Terminology
      • pod.auto.net.control_switch.vlans
      • csw.rcpn.<n>.peer.name
      • csw.rcpn.<n>.peer.type
      • csw.rcpn.<n>.peer.intf
    • Deprecated Directives
      • pod.requires.vm_same_host
      • pod.requires.vm_types
      • vswitch.<n>.name.include.pod_id
      • vswitch.<n>.name.suffix
      • vswitch.<n>.portgroup.<p>.name.include.pod_id
      • vswitch.<n>.portgroup.<p>.name.suffix
      • vswitch.<n>.portgroup.<p>.name.suffix
      • pc.<i>.vmx_vhv_enable
    • Advanced Setting Examples
      • IT Essentials Pod
      • CCNA Cyberops Pod
      • Multi-Device Pod
      • VMware DVC-CTS Pod
• Lab Design Guide
  • Introduction
• Designated Operating Environment
  • Virtual Machine Infrastructure
    • Supported Hypervisors
    • Management Server
    • User Server
    • NETLAB+ Appliance
    • Storage
    • Pods
      • Staging Pods
      • User Pods
      • Template Pods
      • Real Equipment Pods
      • Linked Clones
  • Networking
    • Isolation Model
    • DMZ
    • IP Addressing
    • DNS
    • TLS and Certificates
    • Site Firewall
      • Static NAT
      • Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)
    • Inbound Ports
      • User Access
      • Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI)
      • SSH Inbound
      • Let’s Encrypt
      • NETLAB+ SDK
      • Prometheus
    • Outbound Ports
      • Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI)
      • NDG Central Support Servers
      • NDG Remote Support Service
      • NDG Remote Support Service
    • Administrative Ports
• Administrator Guide
  • Prerequisites
  • System Console
    • Launch NETLAB+ Console on Proxmox VE
    • Launch NETLAB+ Console on VMWare
    • Login to NETLAB+ Console
    • Change the Administrator Password
    • Disable Administrator MFA
    • Configure Network Settings
      • Set IP Address
      • Set DNS Servers
      • Set Hostname
      • Test Network Settings
    • Reset SSL Certificate to Default
  • Network Settings
  • Managing SSL Certificates
    • View Certificates
    • Add Certificates
    • Replace Certificate
    • Activate Certificate
    • Delete Certificate
      • Generate Certificate
        • Create Certificate Signing Request
        • Download Certificate Signing Request
        • Replace Self-Signed Certificate
      • Import Certificate
      • Let’s Encrypt
      • Reset SSL Certificate to Default
  • Web Interface
    • Browser Support
    • Login
    • Home Page
    • Logout
    • Administrator Settings
      • Password
      • Email Address
      • Date and Time
  • Time Synchronization
  • Manage License
    • Activate License (Initial Activation)
    • Reactivate License
  • Appearance
    • System Name
    • Login Logo
    • Login Logo Location
    • Login Background
    • Login Form Location
    • Banner Logo
  • News and Announcements
• Installation Guide
  • Introduction
  • Delivery and Licensing Options
    • Delivery Options
  • Overview Checklist
    • Prerequisites
      • Customer Information
    • Deploy NETLAB+ VM to Proxmox VE
      • Deploy NDG NETLAB+ VE
      • Post Deployment Settings
        • Set Management Network
        • Set NETLAB+ Control Network
        • Set Options
      • Take Initial Snapshot
    • Configuring the NETLAB+ Console
      • Power On NETLAB+ Console on Proxmox VE
      • Launch NETLAB+ Console on Proxmox VE
      • Login to NETLAB+ Console
      • Change the Administrator Password
      • Configure Network Settings
        • Set IP Address
        • Set DNS Servers
        • Set Hostname
        • Test Network Settings
    • Connect to the Administrator Interface
      • Change the Administrator Password
      • Administrator Home Page
    • Configuring Your Network Settings
      • Network Settings
      • Managing SSL Certificates
        • View Certificates
        • Add Certificates
        • Replace Certificate
        • Activate Certificate
        • Delete Certificate
        • Generate Certificate
          • Create Certificate Signing Request
          • Download Certificate Signing Request
          • Replace Self-Signed Certificate
        • Import Certificate
        • Let’s Encrypt
    • Manage License
      • Activate License (Initial Activation)
    • Backup Your NETLAB+ Virtual Appliance
      • Proxmox Backup Server
      • Manual Backups
    • Check for Software Updates
      • Update NETLAB+ Software
• System Console
  • Launch NETLAB+ Console on Proxmox VE
  • Launch NETLAB+ Console on VMWare
  • Login to NETLAB+ Console
  • Change the Administrator Password
  • Disable Administrator MFA
  • Configure Network Settings
    • Set IP Address
    • Set DNS Servers
    • Set Hostname
    • Test Network Settings
  • Reset SSL Certificate to Default
• Release Notes
  • Version 25
    • Known Issues
    • Upgrading from Version 24
    • 25.0.0
    • RC15 (2025-07-07)
    • RC14 (2025-06-30)
    • RC13 (2025-06-23)
    • RC12 (2025-06-20)
    • RC11 (2025-06-19)
    • RC10 (2025-06-18)
    • RC9 (2025-06-17)
    • RC8 (2025-06-16)
    • RC7 (2025-06-15)
    • RC6 (2025-06-14)
    • RC5 (2025-06-13)
    • RC4 (2025-06-12)
    • RC3 (2025-06-11)
    • RC2 (2025-06-10)
    • RC1 (2025-06-01)
  • Version 24
    • Upgrading from Version 22
    • 24.0.1 (2024-08-03)
    • 24.0.0 (2024-07-04)
  • Version 22
    • Upgrading from Version 21
    • 22.8.7 (2024-08-03)
    • 22.8.6 (2024-07-04)
    • 22.8.5 (2024-06-14)
    • 22.8.4 (2024-05-15)
    • 22.8.3 (2024-02-12)
    • 22.8.2 (2024-02-09)
    • 22.8.1 (2024-01-17)
    • 22.8.0 (2024-01-03)
    • 22.7.4 (2023-10-19)
    • 22.7.3 (2023-09-22)
    • 22.7.2 (2023-09-13)
    • 22.7.1 (2023-08-31)
    • 22.7.0 (2023-08-16)
    • 22.6.4 (2023-07-06)
    • 22.6.3
    • 22.6.2 (2023-06-27)
    • 22.6.1 (2023-06-08)
    • 22.6.0 (2023-05-31)
    • 22.5.0 (2023-04-01)
    • 22.4.1
    • 22.4.0 (2023-02-10)
    • 22.3.1 (2022-12-07)
    • 22.3.0 (2022-11-17)
    • 22.2.0 (2022-10-10)
    • 22.1.0 (2022-09-21)
    • 22.0.10 (2022-07-14)
    • 22.0.8 (2022-06-23)
    • 22.0.7 (2022-03-23)
    • Caveats
• Application Programming Interface
• Virtual Machine Infrastructure
  • Key Components
    • Physical Servers (Hosts)
    • Hypervisor
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Management Software
  • How NETLAB+ Uses VM Infrastructure
    • Hosting NETLAB+ Appliance
    • Resource Pooling and Allocation
    • Virtual Networking
  • Server Hardware
    • Lenovo SR630V3
      • Base Server
      • Management Server
      • Standard Server
      • High Performance Server
      • Power Cords
      • Network Adapters for Real Equipment Pods
    • Lenovo SR630V2
      • Management Server
      • Standard Server
      • High Performance Server
      • Power Cords
      • Network Adapters for Real Equipment Pods
    • Lenovo SR630V1
      • Management Server
      • Standard Server
      • High Performance Server
      • Power Cords
      • Network Adapters for Real Equipment Pods
    • Lenovo SR630V1 / SR630V2
      • Management Server Specification
  • Proxmox Virtual Environment Implementation
    • PVE Interface Layout
    • Deployment Scenarios
      • Scenario 1: Fresh Install
        • Overview
      • Scenario 2: Migrate from VMware to Proxmox
        • Overview
      • Scenario 3: Hybrid Infrastructure - Both VMware and Proxmox
    • Proxmox VE Installation
      • Prerequisites for PVE Install
        • Downloading Latest Proxmox VE ISO Installer
        • Management Console
      • Base Install
      • NDG PVE Post Install Script
      • Delete Old VMFS Datastores
      • Setup NVMe SSD Datastores
        • Create Directory Partition
        • Adjust Storage Settings
          • Adjust NVMe Storage
          • Adjust local Storage
      • Setup Networking
        • Create a Safe Staging Network
        • Create Cluster Network
        • Create NLCONTROL network for real equipment (optional)
      • Setup Clustering
        • Create Cluster
        • Join Cluster
        • Enable Datastores
    • Frequently Asked Questions/Issues on Proxmox VE
  • VMware vSphere Implementation
    • Aquisition of VMware by Broadcom
    • Closure of VMware IT Academy
    • VMware Resources for NETLAB+ VE
• Supported Hardware
• Developer Tools
  • Style Guide
    • Headings
    • Emphasis
    • Italic
    • Literals
      • Literal Values
      • Semantic Literal Modifiers
      • Stylistic Literal Modifiers
      • Home Link
    • Links
      • External Links
    • Admonitions
      • Note
      • Tip
      • Warning
      • Danger
      • Custom
    • Blockquote
    • Field Lists
    • Horizontal Rules
    • Tight Lists
    • Code Blocks
    • Images
    • Tables
      • Github Flavored Markdown
      • List Tables
      • Caption Tables
      • CSV Tables
  • Formatting
  • Typography