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# Proxmox VE for WHMCS (Module) Provision & Manage
+
+
**Salvation, a free and open-source solution for beloved PVE!** If you love it, REVIEW & SHARE IT! ❤️
TNC Dev are looking for a co-developer to assist with finishing the project overhaul.
@@ -8,8 +10,6 @@
Please note: We are only looking for high-quality applicants with spare time.
As it stands, we won't have much spare dev time for PVEWHMCS in early 2025.
-
-
- Configure VM/CT plans with custom CPU/RAM/VLAN/On-boot/Bandwidth/etc
- Automatically Provision VMs & CTs in **Proxmox VE** from **WHMCS** easily
- Allow clients to view/manage VMs using the WHMCS Client Area
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
Repo: https://github.com/The-Network-Crew/Proxmox-VE-for-WHMCS/
-## ❤️ RTFM: Read the Manual & Review the Module!
+# ❤️ RTFM: Read the Manual & Review the Module!
**Please read the entire README.md file before getting started with Proxmox VE for WHMCS.** Thanks!
@@ -29,9 +29,9 @@ We're pretty much done overhauling the Module to suit our needs at The Network C
>
> _If you want it to remain free and fabulous, it could use a moment of your time in reviewing it._ **Thanks!**
-## 🎯 MODULE: System Requirements (PVE/WHMCS)
+# 🎯 MODULE: System Requirements (PVE/WHMCS)
-### WHMCS must have >100 services!
+## WHMCS must have >100 services!
New Biz: Fresh Installations/Businesses using WHMCS need to take note of the Service ID <100 case.
@@ -43,21 +43,43 @@ _If you don't have enough services (of any status) in WHMCS (DB: tblhosting.id),
To check, browse to your **latest** service in WHMCS, then check the URL - it will reveal the Service ID. If it is less than 100, subtract it from 100 to deduce how many "dummy services" you need to add in a dummy order.
-Once over 100, it fits the requirement & you're good!
+**Once over 100, it fits the requirement & you're good!**
-### General Requirements
+## General Requirements
-- (WHMCS) v8.x.x stable (HTTPS)
-- (WHMCS) **Service ID above 100**
-- (PHP) v8.x.x (latest stable version)
-- (PHP) max_execution_time = 300
-- (Proxmox) VE v8.x (current)
-- (Proxmox) 2 users (API/VNC)
+- **(WHMCS)** v8.x.x stable (HTTPS)
+- **(WHMCS)** **Service ID above 100**
+- **(NET)** WAN Access: WHMCS to PVE
+- **(VNC)** Special Requirements: PTR, etc.
+- **(PHP)** v8.x.x (latest stable version)
+- **(PHP)** max_execution_time = 300
+- **(Proxmox)** 2 users (API & VNC)
+- **(Proxmox)** VE v8.x.x (current)
-## ✅ MODULE: Installation & Configuration
+# ✅ MODULE: Installation & Configuration
**DON'T SKIP ANY PART OF THIS README.md - please don't raise pointless Issues - thank you!**
+## 📋 1. PREP: Upload & Configure the Module
+
+Check the System Requirements above, and resolve any blockers to using Proxmox VE for WHMCS.
+
+### 👥 PVE: User x2 Requirement (API & VNC users)
+
+#### Credentials: root account for each PVE host
+
+**You must have a root account to use the Module at all.** Configured via WHMCS > Servers.
+
+This is configured in the pam realm. We plan to allow selection in v1.2.9.
+
+#### Credentials: VNC user for Console Access only
+
+Additionally, to improve security, for VNC you must also have a Restricted User.
+
+Configured in the _Module_ as detailed below, once you've added/restricted it in PVE.
+
+### Installing: Getting ready to use the Module
+
Firstly, you need to upload, activate and make the WHMCS Module available to Administrators.
Once you've done all of that, in order to get the module working properly, you need to:
@@ -66,15 +88,15 @@ Once you've done all of that, in order to get the module working properly, you n
1. WHMCS Admin > Config > Servers > Add your PVE host/s (user: root; IP: PVE's)
2. WHMCS Admin > Addons > Proxmox VE for WHMCS > Module Config > VNC Secret (see below)
3. WHMCS Admin > Addons > Proxmox VE for WHMCS > Add KVM/LXC Plan/s
-4. WHMCS Admin > Addons > Proxmox VE for WHMCS > Add an IP Pool
+4. WHMCS Admin > Addons > Proxmox VE for WHMCS > Add an IPv4 Pool
5. WHMCS Admin > Config > Products/Services > New Service (create offering)
6. " " > Newly-added Service > Tab 3 > **SAVE** (links Module Plan to WHMCS Service type)
-## 🥽 noVNC: Console Tunnel (Client Area)
+## 🥽 2. noVNC: Console Tunnel (Client Area)
After forking the module, we considered how to improve security of Console Tunneling via WHMCS. We decided to implement a routing method which uses a secondary user in Proxmox VE with very restrictive permissions. This is due to be re-built again to further enhance security.
-### To offer VNC via WHMCS Client Area
+### How to offer VNC via WHMCS Client Area
1. Install & configure the module properly
2. Follow the PVE User Requirement info below
@@ -82,18 +104,11 @@ After forking the module, we considered how to improve security of Console Tunne
4. PVE and WHMCS on the same Domain Name*
5. Have valid PTR/rDNS for the PVE Address
-noVNC has been overhauled. It isn't guaranteed, nor the project at all. :-)
+If proxying, that is your responsibility to diagnose.
-- Note #1 = You must use different Subdomains on the same Domain Name, for the cookie (anti-CSRF).
-- Note #2 = If your Domain Name has a 2-part TLD (ie. co.uk) then you will need to fork & amend `novnc_router.php` - ideally we/someone will optimise this to better cater to all formats.
+Else, PVE must be WAN-accessible and all other configs/reqs satisfied.
-## 👥 PVE: User Requirements (API & VNC)
-
-**You must have a root account to use the Module at all.** Configured via WHMCS > Servers.
-
-Additionally, to improve security, for VNC you must also have a Restricted User. Configured in the _Module_.
-
-### Creating the VNC user within PVE
+### Creating the VNC User within Proxmox VE
1. Create User Group "VNC" via PVE > ` Datacenter / Permissions / Group`
2. Create new User "vnc" > `Datacenter / Permissions / Users` - Group: "VNC", Realm: pve
@@ -103,16 +118,43 @@ Additionally, to improve security, for VNC you must also have a Restricted User.
> Do NOT set less restrictive permissions. The above is designed for hypervisor security.
>
-> However, if you wish for proper security, wait for VNC to be further improved.
+> **However, if you wish for proper security, wait for VNC to be further improved.**
-## ⚙️ VM/CT PLANS: Setting everything up
+### Important info about Console Access
+
+noVNC has been overhauled. It isn't guaranteed, nor the project at all. :-)
+
+- Note #1 = You must use different Subdomains on the same Domain Name, for the cookie (anti-CSRF).
+- Note #2 = If your Domain Name has a 2-part TLD (ie. co.uk) then you will need to fork & amend `novnc_router.php` - ideally we/someone will optimise this to better cater to all formats.
+
+## 🌐 3. Networking: IPv4 Pools, IPv6, vmbr/SDN
+
+### IPv4: Pool required for assignment
+
+Please make sure you create an IP Pool with sufficient scope/size to be able to deploy addresses within it to your guest VMs and CTs. Else it won't be able to create a Service for you.
+
+**Private IPs for PVE Hosts:** Note that VNC may be problematic without work due to the strict requirements introduced in Proxmox v8.0 (strict same-site attribute).
+
+#### IPv6: SLAAC default, 2nd vNIC
+
+Per The-Network-Crew/Proxmox-VE-for-WHMCS#33 there's SLAAC/DHCP/off available (2x vNICs) (May 2024).
+
+You can of course add different config via PVE/`pvesh` manually, if you need to specify a prefix.
+
+### vmbr / SDN: Config type
+
+This depends on your configuration on the PVE Host/s - bridge (vmbr0 etc) or software-defined (SDN).
+
+**If normal (bridged)** - use `vmbr` as the Network, then use `0` as the Interface ID - this makes up `vmbr0`.
+
+**If SDN (Software Defined Network)** - use SDN Name for Network, leave Interface ID blank (= no suffix).
+
+## ⚙️ 4. VM/CT PLANS: Setting everything up
These steps explain the unique requirements per-option.
Custom Fields: Values need to go in Name & Select Options.
-> **Unsure?** Consult the zMANUAL-PVE4.pdf _legacy_ manual file.
-
### VM Option 1: KVM, using PVE Template VM
Firstly, create the Template in PVE. You need its unique PVE ID.
@@ -138,67 +180,15 @@ ie. If using ZFS for Templates, substitute local with volume name.
Then make a 2nd Custom Field `Password` for the CT's root user.
-## 🌐 IPv4/v6: Networking (IP Pools)
+## 🔄 5. PATCH: Updating the Module
-Please make sure you create an IP Pool with sufficient scope/size to be able to deploy addresses within it to your guest VMs and CTs. Else it won't be able to create a Service for you.
+WHMCS Admin > Addon Modules > Proxmox VE for WHMCS > Support/Health shows updates.
-**Private IPs for PVE Hosts:** Note that VNC may be problematic without work due to the strict requirements introduced in Proxmox v8.0 (strict same-site attribute).
+You can download the new version and upload it over the top, then run any needed SQL queries.
-### IPv6: SLAAC default, 2nd vNIC
+Please consult the **UPDATE-SQL.md** file, open your WHMCS DB & run the statements. Then you're done!
-Per The-Network-Crew/Proxmox-VE-for-WHMCS#33 there's SLAAC/DHCP/off available (2x vNICs) (May 2024).
-
-You can of course add different config via PVE/`pvesh` manually, if you need to specify a prefix.
-
-## 💅 FEATURES: PVE v8.x bling
-
-There are new features deployed into Proxmox VE upstream in the v8 branch which are exciting and should be added to this module.
-
-### Proxmox v8.0
-
-1. Create, manage and assign resource mappings for PCI and USB devices for use in virtual machines (VMs) via API and web UI.
-2. (DONE) Add virtual machine CPU models based on the x86-64 psABI Micro-Architecture Levels and use the widely supported x86-64-v2-AES as default for new VMs created via the web UI.
-
-### Proxmox v8.1
-
-1. Secure Boot support.
-2. Software Defined Networking (SDN).
-3. New flexible notification system (SMTP & Gotify).
-4. MAC Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI) BC:24:11: prefix!
-
-### Proxmox v8.2
-
-1. Import Wizard for Guests.
-2. Unattended PVE Install (answer file).
-3. Backup Fleecing (local disk as data block buffer).
-4. Firewall Preview (based on nftables).
-
-### Proxmox v8.3
-
-1. Software-defined Networking/Firewall.
-2. Better guest importing from OVA/OVF.
-3. Webhook target for system alerting.
-4. Better change detection for PBS.
-
-### Proxmox v8.4
-
-1. Live migrate with mediated devices.
-2. Support for external backup providers.
-3. Host dir's, share with guests (virtiofs).
-
-PVE Roadmap: https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Roadmap
-
-## 🤬 ABUSE: Zero Tolerance (ZT)
-
-This module has been overhauled and remains functionally-OK but not thoroughly tested nor reviewed.
-
-Your support and assistance is always welcomed per the spirit of FOSS (Free Open-source Software)!
-
-If you cannot accept this, do not download nor use the code. Complaints, nasty reviews, and similar behaviour is against the spirit of FOSS and will not be tolerated.
-
-**Be grateful & considerate - thank you!**
-
-## 🆘 HELP: Best-effort Support
+## 🆘 6. HELP: Best-effort Support
**Before raising a GitHub Issue, please check:**
@@ -238,23 +228,53 @@ The more info/context you provide up-front, the quicker & easier it will be!
**If you don't read, listen or actively try, no help is given.**
-## 🔄 UPDATING: Patching the Module
+# 💅 FEATURES: PVE v8.x bling
-WHMCS Admin > Addon Modules > Proxmox VE for WHMCS > Support/Health shows updates.
+There are new features deployed into PVE upstream which are exciting and may be integrated.
-You can download the new version and upload it over the top, then run any needed SQL ops.
+**PVE Roadmap:** https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Roadmap
-Please consult the **UPDATE-SQL.md** file, open your WHMCS DB & run the statements. Then you're done.
+## Proxmox v8.4
-## 🖥️ INC: Libraries & Dependencies
+1. Live migrate with mediated devices.
+2. Support for external backup providers.
+3. Host dir's, share with guests (virtiofs).
+
+## Proxmox v8.3
+
+1. Software-defined Networking/Firewall.
+2. Better guest importing from OVA/OVF.
+3. Webhook target for system alerting.
+4. Better change detection for PBS.
+
+## Proxmox v8.2
+
+1. Import Wizard for Guests.
+2. Unattended PVE Install (answer file).
+3. Backup Fleecing (local disk as data block buffer).
+4. Firewall Preview (based on nftables).
+
+## Proxmox v8.1
+
+1. Secure Boot support.
+2. Software Defined Networking (SDN).
+3. New flexible notification system (SMTP & Gotify).
+4. MAC Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI) BC:24:11: prefix!
+
+## Proxmox v8.0
+
+1. Create, manage and assign resource mappings for PCI and USB devices for use in virtual machines (VMs) via API and web UI.
+2. (DONE) Add virtual machine CPU models based on the x86-64 psABI Micro-Architecture Levels and use the widely supported x86-64-v2-AES as default for new VMs created via the web UI.
+
+# 🖥️ INC: Libraries & Dependencies
- (MIT) PHP Client for PVE2 API (Dec 5th, 2022) https://github.com/CpuID/pve2-api-php-client
-- (GPLv2) TigerVNC VncViewer.jar (v1.14.0 in repo) https://sourceforge.net/projects/tigervnc/files/stable/
-- (MPLv2) noVNC HTML5 Viewer (v1.5.0 in repo) https://github.com/novnc/noVNC
+- (GPLv2) TigerVNC VncViewer.jar (v1.15.0 in repo) https://sourceforge.net/projects/tigervnc/files/stable/
+- (MPLv2) noVNC HTML5 Viewer (v1.6.0 in repo) https://github.com/novnc/noVNC
- (GPLv3) SPICE HTML5 Viewer (v0.3 in repo) https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/spice/spice-html5
- (MIT) IPv4/SN Validation (August 2012) https://github.com/tapmodo/php-ipv4/
-## 📄 DIY: Documentation & Resources
+# 📄 DIY: Documentation & Resources
- Proxmox API: https://pve.proxmox.com/pve-docs/api-viewer/
- TigerVNC: https://github.com/TigerVNC/tigervnc/wiki
@@ -262,7 +282,17 @@ Please consult the **UPDATE-SQL.md** file, open your WHMCS DB & run the statemen
- WHMCS: https://developers.whmcs.com/
- x86-64-ABI: https://gitlab.com/x86-psABIs/x86-64-ABI/-/jobs/artifacts/master/raw/x86-64-ABI/abi.pdf?job=build
-## 🎉 FOSS: Contributions & Open-source
+# 🤬 ABUSE: Zero Tolerance (ZT)
+
+This module has been overhauled and remains functionally-OK but not thoroughly tested nor reviewed.
+
+Your support and assistance is always welcomed per the spirit of FOSS (Free Open-source Software)!
+
+If you cannot accept this, do not download nor use the code. Complaints, nasty reviews, and similar behaviour is against the spirit of FOSS and will not be tolerated.
+
+**Be grateful & considerate - thank you!**
+
+# 🎉 FOSS: Contributions & Open-source
If you'd like to contribute to the Module, please open a Pull on GitHub >> The-Network-Crew/Proxmox-VE-for-WHMCS
@@ -274,13 +304,13 @@ Thank you to psyborg® for the module's logo design! We love it.
FOSS is only possible thanks to dedicated individuals!
-## Usage License (GPLv3) & Links to TNC & Co.
+# Usage License (GPLv3) & Links to TNC & Co.
_**This module is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) v3.0.**_
GPLv3: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt (by the Free Software Foundation)
-### Corporate Sites: TNC & Merlot Digital
+## Corporate Sites: TNC & Merlot Digital
**The Network Crew Pty Ltd** :: https://tnc.works