Proxmox VE 8.1 released with secure boot and a software-defined network stack

Proxmox Virtual Environment, an open-source server management platform designed for enterprise virtualization, has launched its version 8.1. The latest release introduces several new features, including Secure Boot support, a Software-defined Network stack, and a new flexible notification system. It also brings numerous enhancements and bug fixes.

The Proxmox VE 8.1 is built on Debian 12.2 (“Bookworm”), utilizing a newer Linux kernel 6.5 as its stable default. It integrates updates to the latest versions of key open-source technologies for virtual environments, including QEMU 8.1.2 and LXC 5.0.2.

The new version also features ZFS 2.2.0, incorporating the most crucial bug fixes from 2.2.1. In addition, the virtualization platform extends support for Ceph Reef 18.2.0, while maintaining compatibility with Ceph Quincy 17.2.7.