Unlocking the full potential of UniFi: A guide to installing the UniFi controller on a Proxmox virtual machine

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januari 26, 2023 door Tim

UniFi is a powerful and flexible wireless networking system that is well-suited for use in a home lab or small business environment. One of the best ways to run UniFi is by installing the UniFi controller software on a Proxmox virtual machine. This allows you to easily manage your UniFi network and take advantage of the many features and capabilities that UniFi offers.

Proxmox is an open-source virtualization platform that allows you to easily create and manage virtual machines and containers. By installing the UniFi controller on a Proxmox virtual machine, you can take advantage of Proxmox’s powerful features and capabilities, such as snapshots and backups, to ensure that your UniFi network is always up and running.

Installing the UniFi controller on a Proxmox virtual machine is a simple process that can be completed in a few steps.

First, you will need to create a new virtual machine in Proxmox and select the Ubuntu operating system. Once the virtual machine is created, you can start it up and connect to it via the Proxmox web interface or via SSH.

Next, you will need to install the UniFi controller software on the virtual machine. This can be done by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-add-repository -y ppa:moti-p/cc && sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install unifi -y

Once the UniFi controller is installed, you will need to configure it by accessing the UniFi controller web interface via your web browser.

To access the UniFi controller web interface, you will need to enter the IP address of the virtual machine in your web browser. Once you are logged in, you can start adding and configuring UniFi devices, such as access points, switches, and security gateways.

Proxmox also allows you to configure networking for your virtual machine, so you will need to configure the network settings of the virtual machine and ensure that it can communicate with your UniFi devices.

In conclusion, installing the UniFi controller on a Proxmox virtual machine is a great way to take advantage of the many features and capabilities that UniFi offers, while also being able to benefit from Proxmox’s powerful virtualization capabilities. It’s a simple process that can be completed in a few steps and allows you to easily manage your UniFi network and ensure that it is always up and running. By installing Unifi controller on Proxmox, you can enjoy the best of both worlds, the flexibility and scalability of Proxmox virtualization platform and the robust features of the Unifi controller.