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Installation & Initial Setup
Proxmox Datacenter Manager Homelab Cluster Setup Guide
Three nodes, one API user, and a checklist turn a fragile homelab into a cluster you can rebuild in under an hour.
10 min read
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21 articles tagged homelab.
Storage, ZFS & Backup Strategies
PBS 4.2 S3 Backup: Cheapest Cloud Storage Compared
Restoring a VM from the cloud shouldn't bankrupt you. Here's which S3 provider wins for a PBS homelab.
8 min read
LXC Containers & Docker
Proxmox LXC Containers for Migrating AWS Workloads
A Dockerized web app and Redis cache can run on your own hardware for a fraction of what AWS charges.
3 min read
Storage, ZFS & Backup Strategies
S3 Offsite Backups with PBS 4.2 for Homelab Labs
A single upload stream leaves your homelab vulnerable to slow replication and unexpected site-wide outages.
5 min read
Storage, ZFS & Backup Strategies
ZFS vs LVM-Thin Backups: Which Proxmox Storage Is Right for You
Your backups might be broken even if they run every night—here's how your choice between ZFS and LVM-thin changes everything under load.
10 min read
LXC Containers & Docker
Proxmox Community Helper Scripts and How to Run Them Safely
tteck's scripts are archived and reborn at community-scripts/ProxmoxVE — here's how to run them without handing over your hypervisor.
10 min read
LXC Containers & Docker
LXC vs Docker on Proxmox: Which Container Type Should You Use?
LXC gives you a lightweight persistent machine; Docker gives you a disposable, reproducible app. On Proxmox the smart move is usually not either/or — it is knowing which layer each workload belongs on.
9 min read
Storage, ZFS & Backup Strategies
Proxmox File Serving with ZFS: Setup Guide for Homelabs
Most homelab file serving doesn't need a separate NAS — here's how to get ZFS-backed shares working reliably on Proxmox without the pitfalls most guides skip.
11 min read
Storage, ZFS & Backup Strategies
Proxmox Backup Server Parallel Sync: Offsite S3 Backups Made Easy
PBS 4.2 finally made offsite backups practical—no more juggling rclone mounts, cron scripts, or mount management just to get your data somewhere safe.
10 min read
Installation & Initial Setup
How to Ditch Bare Metal and Run Everything on Proxmox
Move every service off bare metal and into Proxmox. Get snapshots, isolation, and the ability to rebuild any workload in under five minutes.
11 min read
Virtualization & VM Management
TrueNAS SCALE 26 vs Proxmox VE 9 Homelab Guide
TrueNAS now runs VMs — but should you switch? A direct comparison of storage, clustering, and VM tooling for homelabs that need both compute and NAS.
11 min read
Installation & Initial Setup
Convert an Old Laptop into a Proxmox VE Home Server
Lid close, thermal throttling, WiFi bridging — solve the four laptop-specific gotchas that sink a Proxmox install.
9 min read
LXC Containers & Docker
6 Must-Have LXC Containers for Your Proxmox Homelab
Six LXC containers covering 80% of homelab needs — real specs, pct commands, and gotchas you'll only learn the hard way.
11 min read
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
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
Installation & Initial Setup
Proxmox Homelab Starter: 5 VMs to Deploy First
Skip the guesswork. These 5 VMs and LXCs turn a fresh Proxmox install into a genuinely useful homelab from day one.
10 min read
Installation & Initial Setup
Proxmox Datacenter Manager Alpha: Setup Guide
Proxmox Datacenter Manager is finally here. Here's how to install the alpha and connect your clusters to one dashboard.
9 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
Installation & Initial Setup
Proxmox on Intel N100 Mini PCs: 2026 Setup Guide
Get Proxmox VE running perfectly on Intel N100 mini PCs with BIOS tweaks, driver fixes, and workload recommendations.
10 min read
Installation & Initial Setup
Proxmox VE on Raspberry Pi 5: Full Setup Guide
Run Proxmox VE on a Raspberry Pi 5—here's what works, what doesn't, and how to get the most out of ARM-based virtualization.
10 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