Proxmox Monitoring

What is Proxmox VE?

Proxmox VE (Virtual Environment) is an open-source server virtualization platform that combines two virtualization technologies: KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) for virtual machines and LXC (Linux Containers) for lightweight container-based virtualization. This platform allows you to run virtual machines and containers on the same host, providing flexibility and efficiency in managing your virtual infrastructure. Proxmox VE includes a web-based management interface that makes it easy to deploy, manage, and monitor virtual machines and containers. It offers features such as live migration, high availability, backup and restore, as well as a comprehensive set of networking and storage options.

When it comes to Proxmox VE monitoring, i-Vertix IT Monitoring supports over 700 integrations through its Plugin Store, fully covering the virtual environments monitoring as follows:

Proxmox Monitoring

Using the Proxmox API allows you to monitor virtual machines, nodes, storage, and more. Here’s a basic guide on how to get started with the Proxmox API:

Enable API Access:

First, ensure that API access is enabled on your Proxmox server. You can do this by accessing the web interface and navigating to Datacenter -> Permissions. Make sure that the user you intend to use for API access has the appropriate permissions.

Authentication:

To interact with the Proxmox API, you need to authenticate. You can use either HTTP Basic Authentication or use a token-based authentication system. Token-based authentication is recommended for security reasons.

i-Vertix is built on a template-based approach, which simplifies the configuration process and ensures consistency in monitoring. This template-driven methodology allows users to quickly deploy monitoring for various devices and environments without the need for extensive manual setup. When it comes to Proxmox VE, i-Vertix has crafted specific plugin tailored to this virtual environment, making it easier to monitor and manage.

Proxmox VE Monitoring Capabilities

i-Vertix provides a comprehensive suite of monitoring features for Proxmox VE, covering critical aspects of the environment. Here’s a closer look at what i-Vertix can monitor within Proxmox VE:

Node Usage

CPU Utilization: Track the CPU usage of each node to ensure processors are not overloaded and performance remains optimal.
Memory Usage: Monitor RAM usage to prevent memory bottlenecks and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
Network Traffic: Analyze network traffic to and from each node to detect potential network issues or bottlenecks.

Storage Usage

Disk Space: Keep tabs on disk space usage across your nodes to avoid running out of storage and ensure adequate space for VM operations.
I/O Performance: Monitor I/O operations to detect and resolve potential performance issues related to disk read/write speeds.

VM Usage

Resource Allocation: Track CPU, memory, and storage allocation for each virtual machine to ensure balanced resource distribution.
Performance Metrics: Monitor key performance indicators for each VM to ensure they are operating within acceptable parameters.

Version Monitoring

Software Versions: Ensure that all nodes and VMs are running the correct versions of the software. This includes keeping track of Proxmox VE updates and patches to maintain security and performance.

Discovery Feature

One of the standout features of i-Vertix is its Discovery capability. This feature automates the detection and monitoring setup for nodes, storages, and VMs within your Proxmox VE environment. Here’s how it works:

Automatic Discovery: i-Vertix scans your network to identify all available nodes, storage devices, and virtual machines.
Template Application: Once discovered, i-Vertix automatically applies the relevant monitoring templates to each entity, ensuring that all critical metrics are tracked from the get-go.
Continuous Updates: The Discovery feature continuously monitors for changes, automatically updating the monitoring setup as new nodes or VMs are added or removed.