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Proxmox Backup Server on Synology iSCSI
A homelab script simplifies Synology iSCSI storage for Proxmox Backup Server. Learn what it automates and why restore testing still matters.
Proxmox Backup Strategy: A Practical 2026 Plan
A practical Proxmox backup plan for 2026 uses PBS 4.2, offsite copies, verification, restore tests, and a recovery target you can measure.
NetBackup Backup Failures: Is 100% Success Realistic?
Is 100% NetBackup backup success realistic? Why 98% can be fine at 9,000 daily jobs, what to measure instead, and why restore tests matter more.
NetBackup MongoDB Errors 6601, 6625 and 6654: What to Check First
Troubleshooting NetBackup MongoDB status 6601, 6625 and 6654: host credentials under NOAUTH, tpconfig, hostname mismatches and backup host placement.
SharePoint CVE-2026-45659 Is Now a Ransomware Risk
CISA links SharePoint CVE-2026-45659 to ransomware. Which servers to check, why patching is not enough, and what backup teams should verify.
Slow Proxmox Restores: 8 Bottlenecks to Check
A slow Proxmox restore is limited by its slowest stage. Check Veeam worker CPU, task limits, repository reads, the network path and target storage.
US and South Korean Agencies Warn of Gunra Ransomware Attacks
A joint US and South Korean advisory on Gunra ransomware: edge device exploits, double extortion, and why offline or immutable backups matter.
CISA: SharePoint CVE-2026-45659 Now Used in Ransomware Attacks
CISA says SharePoint flaw CVE-2026-45659 is now used in ransomware attacks. Affected versions, patching steps and why tested, independent backups matter.
DeadLock Ransomware: Lessons for Backup and Recovery
Microsoft's August 10, 2026 DeadLock analysis and what backup teams should take from it: separate failure domains, immutable copies, and tested restores.
Veeam Support Cases: When Six Months Is Too Long
A six month backup support case is too long when the unresolved problem keeps breaking normal protection workflows.
Veeam Bloatware? Why Admins Say It Feels Harder
Why some admins now call Veeam frustrating bloatware: a sparser UI, a confusing product website, and the time it takes to keep it cooperating.
Veeam Security: CVSS 9.9 CVEs and Exposed Backup Servers
Veeam 12 and 13 CVSS 9.9 CVEs, domain joined backup servers, tricky patch paths and a VBR server exposed to the internet: what to check and fix.
Veeam Immutable Backups: How Much Should You Trust Them?
How far to trust Veeam hardened repository immutability against ransomware, what it protects, where admins stay skeptical, and why tape still matters.
Pi hole vs AdGuard Home on Proxmox: Which DNS Blocker Is Better?
Pi hole and AdGuard Home compared on Proxmox: interface, blocking control, encrypted DNS, DHCP, LXC installation, maintenance and privacy.
Plex vs Jellyfin on Proxmox: Which Media Server Is Better?
Plex vs Jellyfin on Proxmox compared on ease of use, hardware transcoding, Direct Play, remote access, privacy, install options and backups.
Should You Run OPNsense on Proxmox in Production?
When a virtual OPNsense firewall on Proxmox is safe for production: bridges, passthrough, startup order, CARP failover, backups and management access.
OPNsense vs pfSense on Proxmox: Which Virtual Firewall Is Better?
OPNsense and pfSense compared as Proxmox virtual machines: interface, features, update cadence, licensing, VPNs, CARP high availability and risks.
Proxmox LXC vs VM: Where to Run Portainer and Docker
Proxmox LXC vs VM for Docker and Portainer, compared on isolation, resources, storage, backups, upgrades and clustering, with a clear pick for most users.
Proxmox Kernel 6.14 Is Out of Support and Homelab Admins Feel It
Proxmox ended support for kernel 6.14. Homelab users weigh DMAR passthrough bugs, NVIDIA driver builds and kernel pinning before moving to 6.17 or 7.0.
The Homelab Debate Got Ugly Because IncusOS Hit a Nerve
An IncusOS test on Proxmox sparked a heated debate over security defaults, immutable updates, backups, and whether polished posts are now suspect.
GlusterFS Was Supposed to Be Dead, Then It Came Back to Proxmox 9
Proxmox 9 dropped GlusterFS and a community plugin brought it back. The debate over maintenance, enterprise support, Ceph and what the revival can't fix.
The Proxmox Installer Didn’t Fail. That Monster PC Probably Did.
A Proxmox USB that works on one Z790 PC but panics on an i9-14900K build points to hardware. BIOS defaults, XMP, RAM tests and a methodical debug plan.
Can Ansible Fully Automate a Proxmox Cluster?
What Ansible can automate in a Proxmox VE cluster, from node setup and cluster joins to VMs, storage, backups and firewalls, and what still needs a human.
Terraform vs Manual Proxmox Deployment: Which Is More Reliable?
Compares manual Proxmox VM deployment with Terraform and the BPG provider on consistency, state, drift, security and when each is the more reliable choice.
Cheap Lenovo Mini PCs and a Raspberry Pi 5 as a Homelab Cluster
Auction Lenovo mini PCs and a Raspberry Pi 5 become a homelab cluster: Proxmox vs CloudStack, CEPH or NAS storage, high availability and useful services.
Proxmox 8 to 9 Upgrade: So Smooth Admins Doubted It
Real Proxmox VE 8 to 9 upgrade reports: what pve8to9 caught, why simple nodes sailed through, and where clusters, LXC hacks and NICs still broke.
Proxmox Became a Symbol in Europe’s Messy Fight to Take Tech Back
A call to vote for Proxmox on goeuropean.org turned into a debate over tracking, Cloudflare, TLS termination and what European tech sovereignty means.
Proxmox Mobile App: Official VE Companion on iOS and Android
Proxmox VE Companion is the official Proxmox mobile app for iOS and Android: what it does, trust questions, and how it compares with ProxMate and ProxMobo.
Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.1 Is a Boring Release in the Best Possible Way
Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.1 brings Debian 13.5, quarantine seen status, on-demand image loading and encrypted backups to Proxmox Backup Server.
The AI Data Center Race Has Turned Into a Power Race
China's $295 billion AI data center plan puts power, grid capacity, supply chains and local politics at the center of the AI race with the US.
The Data Center Panic Is Getting Loud, Weird, and Exhausting
Why data center panic is growing: myths about edge sites replacing data centers by 2030, privacy gadgets that still use the cloud, and real local concerns.
The Data Center Panic Is Overblown, But the Bill Is Still Coming
Data center fears get loud, but power bills, grid debt, farmland, tax deals, and AI bubble risk are real questions communities need answered.
Kernel 7.0 Upgrade Broke Every LXC Container on a Proxmox Host
After a kernel 7.0 upgrade, a Proxmox host booted its VM but no LXC containers. The logs, the community debate, and the package reinstall that fixed it.
Proxmox VE 9.2 Upgrade: What Admins Report Before Updating
Proxmox VE 9.2 and kernel 7.0 upgrade reports from admins: GPU and vGPU passthrough, ZFS changes, NIC renames, driver issues and when to upgrade.
LXC vs VM on Proxmox: Choosing Isolation for Homelab Services
When to run a Proxmox homelab service in an LXC and when to use a VM: kernel sharing, isolation, Docker stacks, Home Assistant OS and backups.
Upgrading Proxmox 8.2.7 to 9.2 on Six Nodes and a Backup Server
Planning a Proxmox 8.2.7 to 9.2 upgrade on a six-node cluster plus PBS: go to latest 8.x first, run pve8to9, and roll through one node at a time.
VAST Data's AI OS: Real Infrastructure or Just AI Theater?
Storage operators debate VAST Data's AI OS: agents, vector search and RAG on one platform, lock-in fears, and which enterprises actually need it.
HPE MSA and Dell PowerVault: Why the Arrays Look the Same
HPE MSA, Dell PowerVault ME5 and Lenovo DS share Seagate (Dot Hill) roots. What really differs: support, licensing, firmware and approved drives.
What to Do With an $800 a Month Vault of Old LTO Backup Tapes
A company pays $800 a month to vault 400 LTO tapes it may not be able to read. Retention policy, migration sampling, legal risk and who should decide.
The Storage Admin Isn't Dead, but AI Is Changing the Job Fast
How AI interfaces, automation and data growth are reshaping the storage admin role, which tasks go first, and which skills keep admins valuable.
VAST Buying Red Stapler Feels Like a Cloud Pivot With Questions
Why VAST Data's Red Stapler acquisition split the storage crowd: control plane value for hyperscalers versus fears of yet another AI and cloud pivot.
SSD or Hard Drive for 24/7 Data? Why One Disk Isn't Enough
SSD vs hard drive for important 24/7 data: flash wear, unpowered HDDs, why replication is not backup, and why no single disk deserves your trust.
NetApp vs Pure vs Dell for a Small VMware Shop's Storage Refresh
A small VMware shop on HPE Nimble weighs Pure, NetApp, Dell and Hitachi for 80TiB, and the thread turns into a debate on support, Evergreen and lock-in.
Deduplication Nightmares: What to Use When TAR Slows You Down
Why TAR archives and deduplication on appliances like Cohesity clash, and which options help: DAR, Bacula, split archives and no pre-compression.
The 200TB Tape Killer: Why Storage People Have Seen This Before
HoloMEM claims a 200TB holographic cartridge that drops into LTO autoloaders. Why storage veterans want demos, pricing and proof before they believe it.
Tape Isn't Dead: What a 50PB Closed Site Actually Needs
A closed site with 50PB on IBM TS4500 tape weighs VAST Data, IBM ESS, Ceph and TrueNAS for its aging Tier 1, and why tape still earns its place.
Cheapest S3-Compatible Storage for Proxmox Backup in 2026
Wasabi vs Backblaze B2 vs Hetzner Storage Box for Proxmox Backup Server in 2026: real monthly costs, egress fees, and reliability tradeoffs compared.
Veeam Unable to Register Nutanix AHV Cluster: What to Check
Veeam deploys its proxy to a Nutanix AHV cluster, then says unable to register cluster. What I ruled out, what Reddit suggested and six checks worth doing.
USB vs SATA: The Unexpected Debate Behind Virtualized PBS Storage
Running Proxmox Backup Server as a VM after downsizing: SATA pass-through vs USB drives, virtual disks, the 3-2-1 rule and what one homelabber chose.
AWS Backup Adds Native Amazon EKS Support: No More Backup Scripts
AWS Backup now supports Amazon EKS natively, backing up cluster state and persistent volumes without custom scripts or Velero. What users think so far.
HYCU vs Veeam vs Cohesity vs Catalogic for Small Nutanix Shops
HYCU vs Veeam vs Cohesity vs Catalogic for Nutanix backup: real operator feedback on restore speed, complexity, and total cost for smaller teams.
Velero After Acquisition: Community Risk and Contingency Plans
Broadcom now owns Velero, and Kubernetes users are weighing a fork. What the community fears, the alternatives it is testing, and how to prepare.
Running PBS on the Same Host? Why Your Backups Might Crawl
Why Proxmox Backup Server in a VM on the same host backs up slowly on fast hardware: NIC tuning, bare metal or LXC installs, and FIO benchmarks.
TrueNAS vs Ubuntu vs Unraid: Best OS for an Offsite Backup Server
TrueNAS vs Ubuntu vs Unraid for offsite backups: compare cost, setup complexity, ransomware resilience, and long-term maintenance for homelab storage.