1. Create a Virtual Machine

Follow these steps to provision a VM for Flux ArcaneOS. While this example uses Proxmox, the same principles apply to any hypervisor supporting UEFI and TPM 2.0.

Make sure the VM configuration includes:

• UEFI boot mode
• TPM 2.0 (virtualized if on a VM)
• Sufficient CPU, RAM, and SSD based on FluxNode requirements

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VM Configuration Overview

Category	Setting	Value / Guidance
General	VM ID	Any unique numeric ID
	Name	Descriptive (e.g., FluxNode-Cumulus)
OS	ISO Image	Your downloaded ArcaneOS ISO
System	BIOS	OVMF (UEFI)
	EFI Disk	Enabled; choose storage location
	Pre-Enroll Keys	Disabled (→ puts UEFI in setup mode so you can load your own SPK)
	Add TPM	Enabled; select v2.0 and storage
Disks	Disk Size	220 GiB (Cumulus) / 440 GiB (Nimbus) / 880 GiB (Stratus)
CPU	Sockets / Cores / Threads	2 C / 4 T (Cumulus) / 4 C / 8 T (Nimbus) / 8 C / 16 T (Stratus)
	Type	host (ensures AVX support; leaving default may disable it)
Memory	RAM	8 GB (Cumulus) / 32 GB (Nimbus) / 64 GB (Stratus)
Network	Firewall	Disabled

⚠️ Note: If “Pre‑Enroll Keys” is left enabled, you’ll see a UEFI warning on first boot.

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Detailed Step-by-Step Configuration

1. Start the VM Creation

• In Proxmox, click “Create VM”.

2. General Tab

• VM ID: Pick any unused numeric ID (e.g. 101).
• Name: Enter something descriptive, e.g. FluxNode-Cumulus.
• Click Next.

2. OS Tab

• ISO Image: Select the ArcaneOS ISO you downloaded (Flux-ArcaneOS-YYYYMMDD.iso).
• Leave other options at their defaults.
• Click Next.

3. System Tab

• BIOS: Choose OVMF (UEFI).
• EFI Disk:
  • Check “Add EFI Disk.”
  • Select your storage volume (e.g. local-lvm).
• Pre-Enroll Keys:
  • Uncheck this box—this puts UEFI into setup mode so you can later import your Flux SPK without warnings.
• TPM:
  • Check “Add TPM.”
  • For Version, choose 2.0.
  • Select a storage location (e.g. local-lvm).
• Click Next.

4. Disk Tab

• Disk Size:
  • Enter tier-specific sizes:
    • Cumulus: 220 GiB
    • Nimbus: 440 GiB
    • Stratus: 880 GiB
• Leave other options at their defaults.
• Click Next.

5. CPU Tab

• Sockets / Cores / Threads: Configure according to your FluxNode tier requirements
  • Cumulus: 1 Sockets, 4 Cores
  • Nimbus: 1 Sockets, 8 Cores
  • Stratus: 1 Sockets, 16 Cores
• Type: Set to host to preserve AVX and other instruction‑set features.
• Click Next.

6. Memory Tab

• Memory (MiB): Allocate RAM based on FluxNode requirements:
  • Cumulus: 8000
  • Nimbus: 32000
  • Stratus: 64000
• Click Next.

7. Network Tab

• Firewall: Uncheck to allow UPnP/DMZ passthrough.
• Leave the bridge and model at defaults (e.g. vmbr0, virtio).
• Click Next.

8. Confirm Tab & Create

• Review every setting in the Summary view.
• Click Finish to commit and create the VM.

9. Start & Connect

• In the Proxmox VM list, select your new VM (FluxNode-Cumulus).
• Click Start (green ▶ icon).
• Switch to the Console tab—ArcaneOS’s graphical installer should boot automatically.

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Tips & Troubleshooting

• If ArcaneOS reports a “Missing TPM” or “UEFI not in setup mode” error, revisit the System tab and confirm Pre‑Enroll Keys is disabled and TPM 2.0 is enabled.
• The “host” CPU type is critical: without it, you’ll see warnings about missing AVX instructions in the installer.
• Use the Console tab’s toolbar to send Ctrl+Alt+Del or to change boot devices if needed.

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Why These Settings Matter

• UEFI + TPM 2.0 are required for ArcaneOS’s cryptographic chain of trust.
• “host” CPU type preserves instruction sets (AVX) necessary for miner performance.
• Disabling Pre‑Enroll Keys ensures you can later enroll Flux’s Signed Platform Key (SPK) without UEFI warnings.