ProxmoxVE - Boot without starting any VM Link to heading

Problem Link to heading

I want to boot ProxmoxVE without booting any guest in order to perform a maintenance task.

Solution Link to heading

  • During boot interrupt systemd (proxmox-boot) so it does not boot
  • Press e to edit the command line
  • Type in the following at the very end of the line: systemd.mask=pve-guests.service
  • Hit Enter to boot without starting any guests.