LXC PCNS Template for Proxmox

This repository provides an LXC template for running PowerChute Network Shutdown (PCNS) inside a Proxmox LXC container.

Features

• Preconfigured Ubuntu/Debian-based LXC template
• Optimized for running PCNS with minimal resources
• Network and security optimizations for Proxmox

Requirements

• Proxmox VE (latest version recommended)
• APC UPS with Network Management Card (NMC)
• Internet connection for downloading packages

Installation

1. Clone this repository or download the LXC template.
2. Import the LXC template into Proxmox:

   pct create <vmid> /path/to/lxc-template.tar.gz -storage <storage>

3. Start the container:

   pct start <vmid>

4. Access the PCNS web interface via https://<container-ip>:6547. Configure PCNS to communicate with your APC UPS NMC.

Configuration

• Ensure the correct network bridge is assigned.
• Modify firewall rules to allow communication with the UPS.
• Adjust container resources as needed.

Troubleshooting

Check logs for issues with:

journalctl -u pcns -f

Contributing

Pull requests and suggestions are welcome!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.