# Proxmox Host Validation Report (2026)

## Purpose

Validate the operational health of the Proxmox virtualization host, network bridge configuration, storage status, and virtual machine connectivity.

## Environment

* Hypervisor: Proxmox VE
* Hostname: proxmox01
* Virtual Networking: VLAN-aware bridges
* Lab Services: Windows Server, Windows Client, pfSense

## Scope

This validation confirms that the Proxmox host is operating normally and that virtual machines maintain expected network connectivity through the configured bridge infrastructure.

## Validation Procedure

```bash
pvesh get /nodes
pvesm status
ip -br link
bridge vlan show
qm list
```

## Host Health Validation

### Node

* Hostname: proxmox01
* CPU Status: Normal
* Memory Status: Normal
* Storage Utilization: 68% Used

### Expected Result

The host reports healthy CPU, memory, and storage status.

### Observed Result

System resources were operating within normal parameters during validation.

## Network Bridge Validation

### Configured Bridges

* vmbr0: VLAN-aware trunk bridge
* vmbr1: Management network bridge (VLAN 10)

### Expected Result

Bridge configuration supports VLAN segmentation and VM network connectivity.

### Observed Result

Bridge assignments and VLAN configuration validated successfully.

## Virtual Machine Connectivity Validation

### Tested Systems

* WIN11-CLIENT01 → VLAN 30 → DHCP operational
* SERVER01 → VLAN 20 → DNS operational

### Expected Result

Virtual machines communicate through assigned VLANs and access required infrastructure services.

### Observed Result

Connectivity testing confirmed expected network functionality.

## Result

The Proxmox host, virtual networking infrastructure, and virtual machine connectivity validated successfully. The platform supports ongoing systems administration, networking, and infrastructure testing activities.