Step-by-Step Guide
This guide walks you through installing and configuring Flux Arcane OS in a virtualized environment. While we illustrate using Proxmox Hypervisor v8.4.1, the same workflow—with minor UI variations—applies to other platforms such as Oracle VirtualBox.
ℹ️ Tested Compatibility
- ✅ Proxmox 8.4.1 – Fully supported and tested
- ✅ Oracle VirtualBox (Windows) – Very similar process
- ⚠️ VMware v16 – Encountered issues during testing
- ✅ VMware v17 – Reported working by the community
High-Level Steps
- Create a Virtual Machine
Provision a VM with UEFI, TPM 2.0, and resource allocations matching your chosen FluxNode tier (Cumulus, Nimbus, or Stratus). - Install Arcane OS
Boot the Arcane OS installer, configure keyboard, hostname, console user, networking, UPnP ports, and encrypted storage, then reboot. - Enroll Platform Key (PK)
Enter your UEFI/OVMF firmware to import the Flux Platform Key (pk.der), enabling Secure Boot for Arcane OS. - Configure Your FluxNode
From the Launch Screen, access the web UI (URL or QR code) and choose a configuration method: Manual, ZelCore Token, or SSP Token. - Configure Notifications
(Optional) Set up Discord or Telegram webhooks to receive real‑time node alerts. - Configure SSH Access
Enable theoperatoraccount via a generated or existing ed25519 keypair, and define any ports or package repositories to block. - Confirm Settings
Review and save your configuration, upload to Flux Storage or download as JSON/YAML, then apply your settings. - Finalizing the Configuration
Watch the Metrics Dashboard appear, monitor blockchain sync progress, and once complete, start your node from your wallet. - Access the System
Use the in‑browser Shell Console or SSH (if enabled) for ongoing maintenance, and reconfigure at any time via the Settings menu.