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LXC Containers & Docker
Proxmox LXC Resource Limits: CPU, Memory, and Disk I/O
A runaway backup job or Jellyfin transcode shouldn't starve the whole host — here's how to cap every LXC container properly.
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39 articles tagged proxmox.
Virtualization & VM Management
Automate Proxmox VE with Ansible Full VM Playbooks
Ansible turns your Proxmox homelab into version-controlled infrastructure — rebuild a three-node cluster in 20 minutes.
9 min read
Installation & Initial Setup
Proxmox VE for Small Business: A Free VMware Alternative
VMware's Broadcom pricing made vSphere unaffordable — here's how Proxmox VE covers HA, RBAC, and backup for free.
10 min read
Networking, VLANs & Security Hardening
Proxmox Open vSwitch Setup for Advanced VM Networking
Linux bridges cap out fast. OVS adds per-port VLANs, port mirroring, and VXLAN tunnels to Proxmox without swapping hardware.
10 min read
Virtualization & VM Management
CPU Pinning on Proxmox for Low-Latency VM Workloads
Eliminate VM scheduler jitter on Proxmox by pinning vCPUs to dedicated physical cores with isolcpus and cpuaffinity.
9 min read
LXC Containers & Docker
Proxmox LXC Bind Mounts: Share Host Paths with Containers
Mount host paths into Proxmox LXC containers for persistent data that survives container rebuilds without NFS.
9 min read
Virtualization & VM Management
K3s Kubernetes Cluster on Proxmox VMs Setup Guide
Three-node K3s cluster on Proxmox VMs from cloud-init template to running pods — here's exactly how to do it.
10 min read
Networking, VLANs & Security Hardening
Proxmox Two-Factor Authentication: TOTP and WebAuthn Setup
Password auth alone isn't enough. Add TOTP or WebAuthn 2FA to your Proxmox dashboard with this step-by-step setup guide.
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Installation & Initial Setup
Automate Proxmox VE Installation with Answer Files
Skip the installer wizard every time. Answer files let you automate Proxmox VE installs for repeatable, unattended bare-metal deployments.
9 min read
Storage, ZFS & Backup Strategies
Proxmox ZFS Tuning: ARC, L2ARC, and SLOG Guide
Squeeze maximum performance from your Proxmox ZFS storage by tuning ARC memory, L2ARC SSD caching, and SLOG write acceleration.
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Installation & Initial Setup
Proxmox Pitfalls: 7 Mistakes Homelabbers Make
From quorum misconfiguration to ZFS ARC starvation, these are the Proxmox mistakes that catch beginners off guard.
9 min read
Networking, VLANs & Security Hardening
Tailscale on Proxmox: Secure Zero-Trust Remote Access
Ditch the port forwarding. Set up Tailscale on Proxmox for secure, zero-trust access to every VM and container in your homelab.
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Storage, ZFS & Backup Strategies
Veeam Backup for Proxmox VE: Complete Setup Guide
Configure Veeam Backup & Replication for Proxmox VE with agentless backup jobs, immutable storage, and instant recovery.
10 min read
Virtualization & VM Management
Proxmox vs Unraid: Which Is Right for Your Homelab?
Choosing between Proxmox and Unraid? Here's a no-nonsense breakdown of both platforms to help you decide.
12 min read
LXC Containers & Docker
Nextcloud on Proxmox LXC: Private Cloud Setup Guide
Skip the VM overhead. Deploy Nextcloud in a Proxmox LXC container for a leaner, faster private cloud storage setup.
8 min read
Storage, ZFS & Backup Strategies
Proxmox Ceph Storage: Hyper-Converged Cluster Setup
Turn your Proxmox cluster into a self-healing, distributed storage powerhouse with integrated Ceph — no separate SAN required.
11 min read
Virtualization & VM Management
Talos Linux on Proxmox: Immutable Kubernetes Nodes
Run production-grade Kubernetes on Proxmox with Talos Linux — immutable nodes, declarative config, zero SSH.
10 min read
LXC Containers & Docker
Managing Docker on Proxmox with Portainer and Dockge
Run Portainer and Dockge in dedicated Proxmox LXC containers for complete web-based Docker stack management.
10 min read
Networking, VLANs & Security Hardening
Build a Private Cloud at Home with Proxmox VE
Turn your Proxmox homelab into a real private cloud with SDN zones, VLAN isolation, and automated VM deployment.
11 min read
Installation & Initial Setup
Proxmox vs VMware vs XCP-ng: 2026 Hypervisor Guide
VMware's licensing chaos changed everything. Here's how Proxmox, VMware, and XCP-ng stack up in 2026 for homelabs and production.
12 min read
Virtualization & VM Management
Access a Linux VM on Proxmox from Windows via RDP
Connect to your Proxmox Linux VMs from Windows using RDP, SPICE, or noVNC — setup guide with practical tips.
10 min read
Virtualization & VM Management
Proxmox VM Templates: Clone and Deploy VMs in Seconds
Stop rebuilding VMs from scratch. Create a Proxmox VM template once and clone identical machines in seconds.
9 min read
LXC Containers & Docker
Multiple Docker LXCs vs One Docker VM on Proxmox
Should you run Docker in multiple LXC containers or one dedicated VM? Here's the real-world breakdown.
8 min read
Storage, ZFS & Backup Strategies
Proxmox as a NAS: Storage Pitfalls and Best Practices
Using Proxmox as a NAS? Here are the ZFS pitfalls and storage conflicts that can corrupt your data.
10 min read
Networking, VLANs & Security Hardening
Proxmox SDN: Configure Zones, VNets, and Subnets
Stop manually managing Linux bridges. Proxmox SDN gives you centralized, cluster-wide virtual networking in a few clicks.
8 min read
Installation & Initial Setup
Proxmox VE 8 to 9 Upgrade: Step-by-Step Guide
Proxmox VE 9 is out with a new kernel and OCI LXC support. Here's how to upgrade from PVE 8 without losing a single VM.
11 min read
Installation And Initial Setup
How to Install Proxmox VE on Any Hardware
Everything you need to get Proxmox VE running on bare metal, from USB creation to your first web UI login.
11 min read
Installation And Initial Setup
Migrating from VMware ESXi to Proxmox VE
A real-world walkthrough of moving your VMs from ESXi to Proxmox without the headaches and downtime.
14 min read
Virtualization & VM Management
Proxmox Cloud-Init Templates: Automated VM Deployment
Build cloud-init VM templates on Proxmox for instant, repeatable VM deployment with SSH keys and network config baked in.
10 min read
Installation And Initial Setup
Proxmox Post-Install Checklist: 15 Things to Configure First
The 15 things every Proxmox node needs configured before you start creating VMs and containers.
12 min read
Virtualization And VM Management
GPU Passthrough on Proxmox: Complete Guide
Everything you need to pass a physical GPU through to a Proxmox VM, from IOMMU to CPU pinning.
12 min read
Virtualization And VM Management
Setting Up a Windows 11 VM on Proxmox with VirtIO
Get Windows 11 running on Proxmox with VirtIO drivers, TPM support, and proper performance tuning.
11 min read
Virtualization And VM Management
Proxmox Clustering: Setup, Quorum, and Live Migration
Build a production-ready Proxmox cluster with quorum, live migration, and high availability from scratch.
15 min read
LXC Containers And Docker
Running Docker Inside LXC Containers on Proxmox
Step-by-step guide to running Docker in Proxmox LXC containers with nesting and proper permissions.
10 min read
LXC Containers And Docker
Privileged vs Unprivileged LXC Containers on Proxmox
A practical breakdown of privileged vs unprivileged Proxmox LXC containers and when to use each.
11 min read
Storage, ZFS, And Backup Strategies
Setting Up ZFS on Proxmox: Pools, Datasets, and Best Practices
Everything you need to know about ZFS on Proxmox — from pool creation to snapshots and tuning.
15 min read
Storage, ZFS, And Backup Strategies
Automated Backups with Proxmox Backup Server
How to set up PBS for reliable automated backups of your Proxmox VMs and containers.
13 min read
Networking, VLANs, And Security Hardening
Configuring VLANs on Proxmox with Linux Bridges
Set up proper network segmentation with VLANs on Proxmox using Linux bridges and trunk ports.
11 min read
Networking, VLANs, And Security Hardening
Hardening Proxmox VE: Firewall, fail2ban, and SSH Security
Essential security hardening steps for Proxmox VE — firewall, fail2ban, SSH keys, and 2FA setup.
14 min read