Proxmox VE 7.2 Release

Proxmox has released Proxmox Virtual Environment 7.2. This point release brings a new LTS kernel, updated virtualization technologies, and numerous improvements.

Key New Features

Kernel 5.15 LTS

The switch to Linux Kernel 5.15 LTS is one of the most important new features:

• Long-term support kernel with a stable foundation
• Improved hardware support
• NTFS3 driver in the kernel
• Optimized performance for modern processors

QEMU 6.2

QEMU 6.2 brings numerous improvements:

• Improved VirtIO performance
• Optimized live migration
• New emulation options
• Improved support for Windows 11 as a guest

Software Defined Networking (SDN)

The SDN module has been further expanded:

• Improved VXLAN support
• Extended EVPN functionality
• Optimized network zone management
• Improved integration into the web interface

Backup Improvements

• Improved integration with Proxmox Backup Server
• New backup fleecing technology for more consistent backups
• Extended backup retention options
• Optimized backup performance

Ceph Updates

• Updated Ceph Pacific with stabilizations
• Improved Ceph dashboard integration
• Optimized OSD management
• Extended pool configuration

Web Interface

• Improved resource mapping for PCI and USB devices
• Extended tag management
• Optimized monitoring dashboard
• Improved search functionality

ZFS Updates

• Updated OpenZFS 2.1.x with bugfixes
• Improved performance
• Optimized ARC management
• Extended pool management options

Upgrade

The upgrade from Proxmox VE 7.1 to 7.2 is performed via the regular package sources with apt update && apt dist-upgrade. A reboot is required for the new kernel.

Conclusion

Proxmox VE 7.2 is a solid point release with the important switch to the LTS Kernel 5.15. The SDN improvements and the new backup fleecing technology make this release particularly interesting for production environments. As a certified Proxmox partner, we are happy to assist you with updating your infrastructure.