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52 articles tagged Homelab, newest first.
Proxmox Disaster Recovery for a Family PC
A family built a Windows 11 homework desktop on Proxmox with GPU passthrough and backups. See where the design helps and where it adds risk.
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.
Stream Deck Proxmox Monitor: A Safer Read-Only LXC Setup
A Stream Deck can work as a physical Proxmox status panel. The part worth copying is how the monitor stays read-only and isolated.
Proxmox MCE Error: The Warning That Pointed to RAM
A Proxmox MCE alert exposed a failing memory path before the host turned into a mystery outage. How to read the signal and what to do about it.
Proxmox Custom Themes: What Survives Updates?
Proxmox supports light and dark modes, and community themes go further by modifying web UI files. How custom themes work and what updates can overwrite.
Ceph on 2.5GbE Works, but Everything Around It Is the Problem
A compact Proxmox cluster sparked a familiar storage debate. Ceph can run on 2.5GbE, but network speed is only one part of what it costs.
Proxmox VE 8 EOL: When Support Ends and How to Upgrade to 9
Proxmox VE 8 reaches end of life on August 31, 2026. What EOL means, what to check before upgrading to Proxmox VE 9, and the Ceph upgrade order.
10 Proxmox VE 9 Tools Worth Trying in 2026
The most useful Proxmox tools in 2026 are the ones that remove repetitive work without hiding what they are changing.
Can Proxmox Be the Ultimate Infrastructure Learning Lab?
Using Proxmox as a homelab for learning networking, storage, Ceph, automation, Kubernetes and backups by building, breaking and rebuilding systems.
Homelab Monitoring in 2026: What People Are Actually Choosing
What homelabbers and small IT teams search for, compare and adopt for monitoring in 2026, based on real search demand instead of vendor marketing.
You Don't Need Proxmox Backup Server Until the Day You Really Do
Proxmox Backup Server looks optional at first, then earns its place once deduplication, backup visibility and worst-case recovery planning come into play.
Waiting for Proxmox 9.2: Chasing Newer Kernels for ROCm
Why users chasing newer kernels for ROCm, drivers, or bug fixes keep colliding with Proxmox's slower upstream release cadence.
VMUG Was a Gateway Drug for VMware and Now Feels Like an Obituary
A March thread on cheap VMware licenses for personal use shows how badly Broadcom has damaged an old on-ramp for future practitioners.
Why a New SSD Still Needs Firmware Updates in Your Homelab
Why SSD firmware gets ignored until it causes real pain, and how homelab users balance risk, complacency, and low-level storage maintenance.
You're Mounting It Wrong: The NFS Mistake That Breaks Homelabs
A practical breakdown of the NFS mistakes that confuse homelab users, especially when they expect shared storage to behave like a local VM disk.
Stop Overengineering Your Homelab: The Debate Over SSH Keys
Why a simple question about SSH keys in homelabs turns into a debate over control, convenience, automation, and how much engineering is too much.
That One Curl Command Could Own Your Server: Proxmox Setup Scripts
Why convenience scripts feel irresistible in Proxmox homelabs, and why experienced admins stay wary of blindly running curl-piped setup commands as root.
Am I Screwed? A Homelab Data Loss Horror Story
A power outage, failing NVMe reads, and unsupported repair tooling turned one homelab recovery attempt into a blunt lesson about backups and storage risk.
A Tiny macOS Menu Bar App for Proxmox Admins
ProxmoxBar, a macOS menu bar app for monitoring and controlling Proxmox VMs, and how home lab admins reacted with praise, bug reports and feature requests.
I Upgraded My Servers From a Bus Ride: Proxmox 7 to 9 Went Smoothly
A long-delayed Proxmox 7 to 9 upgrade, started from a bus, went far smoother than expected. Why Debian-based upgrades work and where they still break.
Proxmox 9 Upgrade: Worth It If Proxmox 8 Still Works?
Should a working Proxmox 8 homelab upgrade to Proxmox 9? Four community views: security support, easy upgrade tools, new features, or waiting for 9.1.
My Homelab Network Diagram, Then and Now
An old ExcaliDraw homelab diagram shows a bigger setup of DL380 servers and 10-gig gear, and how real life reshaped it into a Portainer cluster.
The Small Proxmox 9 Feature That Fixed a Classic Homelab Headache
Proxmox 9's NIC name override feature solves a deeply familiar homelab headache by making interface naming less fragile after harmless hardware changes.
Wait, You Shouldn't Disable Root? Hardening a Proxmox Server
Why standard Linux hardening advice clashes with Proxmox: SSH keys, root login in clusters, disk encryption tradeoffs and three camps of Proxmox security.
Updating ESXi 8.0U3e to 8.0U3h Without Paying: Is It Allowed?
Why free ESXi users may not be entitled to patch 8.0U3e to 8.0U3h, and how Broadcom portal access now decides which updates you can legally apply.
TrueNAS v26.04 Paywall Debate: Staff Say Nothing Is Removed
An analysis of the v26.04 paywall debate, what TrueNAS staff actually clarified, and why trust perception still matters.
A Machinist Wires CNC Mills Into a Proxmox Server
A machinist moves CNC file transfers off one fragile shop PC with Proxmox, a private LAN and a central FTP server that every mill and PC can reach.
Traefik Proxmox Provider: Label-Based Routing for Homelabs
The Traefik Proxmox Provider reads labels from Proxmox VM and container notes, so Traefik routes homelab services without hand-edited routing files.
From ESXi to AHV: What It's Like to Rebuild a Homelab on Nutanix CE
A homelab move from aging VMware 6.7 to Nutanix Community Edition: the smooth install, AHV's different feel, and a painless Nutanix Move migration.
What People Actually Use Tailscale For, From NAS to Hockey Abroad
Real Tailscale uses: NAS access from anywhere, exit nodes for sports blackouts, private media streaming, homelabs and remote sites without port forwarding.
Immich in Proxmox LXC: A Stability Gamble Worth Taking?
One homelabber's Immich install in a Proxmox LXC broke after host reboots. What the community found about LXC, Docker in LXC, and a full VM running Docker.
Yes, You Can Mix RAM Sizes and Speeds on a Proxmox Server
Mixing RAM sizes and speeds on a Proxmox server works if you balance memory channels, accept the slowest stick's speed, mind ranks and XMP, and test it.
How a Power Failure and a Broken initramfs Took Down My Proxmox
A power outage turned into a week-long debugging session when initramfs refused to mount the root filesystem. Here's what went wrong and how to fix it.
When Monitoring My Homelab Became an Unpaid Second Job
A practical look at monitoring stack sprawl in homelabs and how to simplify alerting, dashboards, and ownership before observability becomes busywork.
Proxmox Update Strategies: Automation Patterns from Real Operators
A look at how homelabbers actually keep Proxmox, LXCs, and VMs updated, from elegant automation to hopeful reboots.
Is a Proxmox Subscription Worth It? PVE Repos and Pricing
Is Proxmox subscription worth it? Breakdown of enterprise repo benefits, socket pricing, support value, and when no-subscription is still enough.
apt upgrade vs dist-upgrade: The Proxmox Trap Everyone Walks Into
Why apt upgrade left a Proxmox 8 host half upgraded to Proxmox 9, what people tried to repair it, and why dist-upgrade is the safe command.
Running a Remote Proxmox Server With Zero Inbound Access
How homelabbers reach a Proxmox host with no inbound access using WireGuard, Tailscale, Cloudflare Tunnel, NATed VNets and a remote KVM with power control.
ECC vs Non-ECC RAM for Proxmox in 2026: What Actually Breaks
ECC vs non-ECC RAM for Proxmox: how often bit flips happen, why Ceph checksums can't catch them, and when ECC is worth paying for in a homelab or business.
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.
Do I Need More RAM or Just Fewer Linux Mint VMs in Proxmox?
Maxing out RAM in a 3-node Proxmox cluster came down to too many desktop VMs. What the community said about LXC, ballooning and headless servers.
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.
How a 200TB Proxmox and TrueNAS Homelab Became a Career Portfolio
An IT support tech built a 200TB Proxmox and TrueNAS homelab for about six grand to prove his skills, and turned the build into a living resume.
Proxmox Helper Scripts: Handy Shortcut or Hidden Security Risk?
Why the Proxmox community is split on helper scripts: fast installs for busy homelabbers versus trust, security and learning concerns, plus a middle path.
Running Proxmox on Old Xeon Hardware: What Still Works
Can a 14-year-old dual Xeon still run Windows 11? Homelabbers weigh Proxmox against bare metal and share how they get value from aging hardware.
Slow Windows VMs in Proxmox? The CPU Type Setting May Be the Fix
Slow Windows VMs in Proxmox? The 'Host' CPU type can trigger heavy Windows mitigations. Why an emulated model like AES-V2 made one VM 15x faster.
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.
Cloud vs. Couch: Is VPS the Better Way to Self-Host in 2025?
Why self-hosters are moving from home servers to VPS, where home hardware still wins on storage, latency and control, and how hybrid setups combine both.
How Proxmox Users Fix Full LVM-Thin Storage Pools and Bloat
Proxmox LVM-thin filling up? Learn practical fixes to reclaim space, prevent pool bloat, and stop backup or VM failures before they happen.
Proxmox Ceph vs ZFS: Which Storage for a Homelab Cluster?
Ceph vs ZFS in Proxmox homelabs: a practical comparison of complexity, failure handling, and performance for real-world self-hosted clusters.
Proxmox UPS Support: Why There's No GUI and What to Use
Proxmox UPS support has never been in the WebGUI, in version 8 or 9. Why it is missing, and how users set up NUT, apcupsd, gateway servers and scripts.
Getting Started with Proxmox VE 8
A comprehensive guide to installing and configuring Proxmox Virtual Environment for your homelab.