pveversion

Print system version

$ pveversion

$ pveversion [[-v|--verbose]]

pveversion [options]

-v | --verbose
    Display detailed version information, including the versions of various PVE packages.

-h | --help
    Display help text with command synopsis and parameters.

--version
    Show the program's version number and exit.

The pveversion command is a utility provided by Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) to display the installed version of PVE and its underlying components. It provides crucial information for system administrators to identify the specific PVE release, kernel version, and package versions. This information is vital for troubleshooting, compatibility checks, and applying appropriate updates.

The command typically outputs a string detailing the PVE release (e.g., 'pve-manager/8.1.3/b46aac3b649d452b'), the kernel version, and the build identifier. This allows administrators to quickly verify if the system is running the expected version and if all relevant components are up-to-date. pveversion is often used in conjunction with other Proxmox commands and troubleshooting efforts to ensure smooth operation of the virtualized environment. The command requires no specific arguments to display the version information.

The pveversion command is specific to Proxmox VE and will not function on other Linux distributions. The output format might change slightly between PVE versions, though the core information remains consistent.

The standard output of pveversion provides the following information:
1. 'pve-manager': Indicates the Proxmox VE management software version.
2. 'kernel': Specifies the Linux kernel version in use.
3. 'pve-kernel': Indicates the Proxmox VE specific kernel packages in use.
4. 'ceph': Indicates the Ceph version in use.

pveversion was introduced as part of the Proxmox Virtual Environment to provide a simple and consistent way to identify the version of the PVE installation. It evolved alongside Proxmox VE, with updates to reflect changes in the software stack and package versions. Early versions were simpler, providing just the PVE manager version. As PVE matured, the command was enhanced with the -v option to offer more granular information.

apt(8), dpkg(1), pveupdate(8)