loc_az_hci/docs/temporary/FIX_BOOT_NOW.md

Fix "No Bootable Disk" - Step by Step

Problem

VMs show "No bootable disk" because the ISO isn't attached via API.

Quick Fix (5 minutes)

Step 1: Access Proxmox Web UI

1. Open: https://192.168.1.206:8006
2. Login: root@pam / (password from .env file: PVE_ROOT_PASS)
3. Accept the self-signed certificate warning

Step 2: Fix Each VM

For VM 100 (cloudflare-tunnel):

1. Click on cloudflare-tunnel (or VM ID 100) in the left panel
2. Click Hardware tab
3. Add CD/DVD Drive:
   • Click "Add" button (top)
   • Select "CD/DVD Drive"
   • Storage: local
   • ISO image: ubuntu-24.04.3-live-server-amd64.iso
   • Click "Add"
4. Set Boot Order:
   • Click "Options" tab
   • Find "Boot Order"
   • Click "Edit"
   • Set to: "CD-ROM" first
   • Click "OK"
5. Verify Network:
   • Go back to "Hardware" tab
   • If no Network Device exists:
     • Click "Add" → "Network Device"
     • Model: VirtIO
     • Bridge: vmbr0
     • Click "Add"

Repeat for VMs 101, 102, 103:

• VM 101: k3s-master
• VM 102: git-server
• VM 103: observability

Step 3: Start and Verify

1. Start each VM:

   • Click VM → "Start" button (top right)

2. Open Console:

   • Click "Console" tab
   • You should see Ubuntu installer booting

3. If still "No bootable disk":

   • Stop VM
   • Hardware tab → Remove CD/DVD drive
   • Add it again with ISO
   • Options tab → Verify boot order
   • Start VM again

Visual Guide

Proxmox Web UI Steps:
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1. Click VM (left panel)        │
│ 2. Hardware tab                  │
│ 3. Add → CD/DVD Drive           │
│    - Storage: local              │
│    - ISO: ubuntu-24.04.3...     │
│ 4. Options tab                   │
│ 5. Boot Order → CD-ROM first     │
│ 6. Start VM                      │
│ 7. Console → Should see Ubuntu   │
└─────────────────────────────────┘

Troubleshooting

ISO not in list?

• Go to: Datacenter → Storage → local → ISO images
• Verify ubuntu-24.04.3-live-server-amd64.iso exists
• If missing, upload it

Still won't boot?

• Try: Hardware → CD/DVD → Edit → Check "Use CD/DVD disc image file"
• Verify: Options → Boot Order has "ide2" or "CD-ROM" first
• Try: Stop VM → Detach ISO → Re-attach → Start

Expected Result

After fixing, when you open Console:

• ✅ Ubuntu installer should boot
• ✅ You'll see Ubuntu installation screen
• ✅ Network should be detected (if network device exists)

Next Steps After Boot Works

1. Complete Ubuntu installation
2. Configure static IPs during installation
3. Run: ./scripts/check-vm-status.sh
4. Run: ./scripts/automate-all-setup.sh