> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.breezehost.xyz/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Understanding Proxmox > Learn how Proxmox virtualization powers your VPS and what features are available # Proxmox Virtualization Breeze Hosting uses Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) to deliver reliable, efficient VPS hosting. This guide explains how Proxmox works and the features available to you. ## What is Proxmox? Proxmox Virtual Environment is enterprise-grade virtualization software that manages virtual machines on physical hardware. Think of it as a sophisticated system that: * **Isolates** your VPS from other customers' servers for security and performance * **Manages** hardware resources (CPU, RAM, storage) efficiently across multiple customers * **Provides** advanced features like snapshots, live migration, and high availability * **Monitors** system health and performance in real-time ## VPS Infrastructure When you order a VPS from Breeze, here's what happens: ``` Physical Server (Hardware) ├── Proxmox Hypervisor (Virtualization Layer) │ ├── Your VPS (KVM Virtual Machine) │ │ └── Your Operating System & Applications │ ├── Other Customer's VPS │ └── Other Customer's VPS └── Storage & Networking Systems ``` Your VPS runs as a KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) with dedicated CPU cores, RAM, and disk space allocated from the physical hardware. ## Key Features ### Isolated Performance Your VPS's resources are reserved exclusively for you. Other customers' usage doesn't affect your performance. * **Dedicated CPU Cores**: Your VPS receives specific CPU cores reserved for your use * **Guaranteed RAM**: Memory is allocated to your VPS and can't be consumed by others * **Storage Isolation**: Your data lives on storage allocated to your instance ### Snapshots Snapshots capture your VPS's entire state at a specific moment in time — like taking a photograph of your server. **Use Cases:** * **Testing**: Create a snapshot before major changes, test new configurations * **Disaster Recovery**: Quickly restore to a known-good state if something breaks * **Development**: Create snapshots before experiments, revert if needed * **Backups**: Keep point-in-time copies for compliance or recovery **Managing Snapshots (via the dashboard):** * Some plans include snapshot functionality * Snapshots are created through the control panel * Each snapshot consumes storage space * Can be restored with one click to revert your VPS Snapshots are not a substitute for external backups. They live on the same hardware as your VPS. For critical systems, also backup data to external storage. ### Efficient Resource Allocation Proxmox dynamically allocates resources: * **CPU Sharing**: If your VPS doesn't use all allocated CPU cores, Proxmox can temporarily use them for other tasks * **Memory Management**: RAM is allocated based on your plan; overhead is minimized * **Storage Efficiency**: SSD storage is shared across the cluster but isolated by VM ### Live Migration Proxmox can move your VPS to different physical hardware without downtime — useful for maintenance or load balancing. As a user, you may not notice this happening. ## the dashboard Integration Breeze integrates Proxmox with the the dashboard billing platform, giving you a unified control experience: Manage subscriptions, billing, and invoices through the dashboard Power on/off, restart, and manage your VPS through the dashboard's interface Reinstall or choose different operating systems directly from the dashboard View CPU, RAM, and disk usage statistics through the the dashboard dashboard ## Available VM Management Features ### Through the dashboard When you log into the the dashboard control panel, you can: | Feature | Description | | ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | | **Power Controls** | Start, stop, restart your VPS | | **OS Reinstallation** | Choose and install a new operating system | | **Console Access** | Access noVNC terminal for direct server control | | **Resource Monitoring** | View CPU, RAM, disk, and network statistics | | **IP Management** | Manage IP addresses and networking (if applicable) | | **Credentials** | View hostname and access information | ### What You Won't See Direct Proxmox interface access is not typically provided to end users. Instead, the dashboard abstracts these features into a user-friendly interface. ## Operating System Deployment Proxmox uses pre-configured templates to deploy operating systems rapidly: 1. You select an OS from the the dashboard panel 2. the dashboard instructs Proxmox to provision a new VM 3. Proxmox clones a template and creates your VPS 4. The OS is configured with your chosen hostname 5. A root password is generated and sent to you A range of Linux distributions are available — choose from the options presented during checkout or reinstallation. ## Storage Architecture Proxmox manages storage efficiently: * **SSD Storage**: Fast NVMe or SSD storage for performance * **Redundancy**: Many deployments use RAID for data protection * **Snapshots**: Quick snapshots stored on the same storage system * **Backups**: Optional backup services for additional protection Your allocated storage is reserved for your VPS and cannot be consumed by other customers. ## Networking Proxmox handles networking layers: * **Virtual Network Interfaces**: Your VPS has virtual network cards connected to physical networks * **IP Allocation**: Proxmox assigns public IPs to your VPS * **Firewalling**: You control additional firewalling within your VPS * **DNS**: Fully under your control — point your domains to your IP ## Monitoring & Alerts Breeze's infrastructure monitors: * **Node Health**: Physical server CPU, RAM, and disk capacity * **VM Status**: Whether your VPS is running properly * **Network**: Connectivity and traffic patterns * **Storage**: Disk usage and IOPS performance Issues are detected automatically, and support team investigates anomalies. ## Performance Characteristics Proxmox-based VPS typically deliver: * **CPU Performance**: Near-native speed with minimal overhead (KVM is highly efficient) * **Memory Performance**: Direct memory access with minimal latency * **Disk Performance**: Fast SSD access with typical read/write speeds of 500+ MB/s * **Network Performance**: Gigabit or multi-gigabit connectivity depending on plan ## Backup and Disaster Recovery While Proxmox provides snapshot capability: **Built-in Features:** * Snapshots (if available in your plan) * VM redundancy through cluster setup * Automated restart on hardware failure **What You Should Do:** * Enable automated backups if available * Implement application-level backups (database exports, file archives) * Store critical backups externally * Test restore procedures regularly Proxmox snapshots are convenient but not a replacement for external backups. Hardware failure or data corruption can affect snapshot storage. Always maintain backups outside Proxmox. ## Maintenance Windows Proxmox infrastructure occasionally requires maintenance: * **Security Patches**: Applied to Proxmox and underlying systems * **Hardware Maintenance**: Server maintenance may require brief downtime * **Network Upgrades**: Infrastructure improvements Breeze schedules maintenance during low-traffic periods and notifies users in advance. ## Troubleshooting ### VPS Won't Start 1. Check power status in the dashboard console 2. Try clicking "Start" button in control panel 3. Wait 60 seconds for boot 4. Check console for error messages 5. Contact support if still unresponsive ### High CPU Usage in Proxmox This indicates your OS/applications are consuming CPU. This is normal and expected. * Monitor from within your VPS using `top` or `htop` * Identify resource-consuming processes * Optimize or upgrade if needed ### Storage Issues 1. Check disk space: `df -h` from within your VPS 2. If full, contact support if you believe it's an error 3. Otherwise, consider upgrading storage 4. Delete unnecessary files ## Next Steps Learn how to control your VPS through the dashboard's interface. Understand VPS hosting benefits and use cases. Configure DNS, IP addressing, and firewalls for your VPS. For advanced Proxmox administration beyond what the dashboard provides, contact our support team. We can assist with complex configurations or provide direct Proxmox access if needed.