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62 articles tagged Virtualization, newest first.
VMware CVE-2026-59346 Can Reach the Host
CVE-2026-59346 is a critical VMware Workstation and Fusion flaw that can let a privileged VM user execute code on the host through VMXNET3.
Proxmox CVE-2023-54391: Upgrade PVE 7 Now
CVE-2023-54391 is a Proxmox VE authentication bypass affecting old libpve-access-control builds, with real compromises reported in September 2026.
Proxmox 24/7 Support Changes the Enterprise Case
Proxmox adds global 24/7 enterprise support on October 19, 2026, removing a major operational objection for VMware replacement projects.
Proxmox VE 8 EOL: Upgrade to Proxmox VE 9 Now?
Proxmox VE 8 is at the end of its supported life in August 2026, so most systems still on 8.x should now have an upgrade window booked for Proxmox VE 9.
VDI Alternatives After Citrix and VMware Price Changes
VDI customers frustrated by Citrix or VMware related pricing should run a replacement pilot before their next renewal, but they should not assume every ...
XCP-ng 8.3 vs Proxmox VE 9: Which Is Better?
Proxmox VE 9 is the better default if you want integrated KVM virtualization, LXC containers, ZFS and native Ceph management in one platform.
Does QEMU Limit Proxmox Virtual Machine Performance?
QEMU adds some overhead to every Proxmox virtual machine, but it is rarely the main reason a workload performs poorly.
Nginx Proxy Manager vs Traefik on Proxmox: Which Reverse Proxy Should You Choose?
A reverse proxy gives applications running on Proxmox consistent domain names, HTTPS certificates and a controlled path from users to internal services.
QEMU vs KVM in Proxmox: What Is the Difference?
QEMU and KVM are frequently discussed as competing virtualization technologies, but that comparison is misleading.
Should You Run OPNsense on Proxmox in Production?
Running OPNsense as a virtual machine on Proxmox can be a reliable production design.
Should You Run Pi hole in LXC or a VM on Proxmox?
Pi hole needs very little processing power, memory or storage, making it an ideal service to host on Proxmox.
Should You Run Plex in LXC or a VM on Proxmox?
Plex Media Server can run successfully in either a Proxmox LXC container or a virtual machine.
Should You Run the Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application on Proxmox?
Running the Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application on Proxmox can be an efficient way to manage access points, switches and other UniFi network devices with...
UniFi Controller vs UniFi CloudKey: Should You Host UniFi on Proxmox?
A UniFi network needs a management system to adopt access points, configure switches, collect statistics and apply network policies.
SolarWinds Thinks It Can Pull a Broadcom, but Customers Aren’t Buying the Bluff
SolarWinds customers are angry, but the anger has a very specific shape.
OPNsense vs pfSense on Proxmox: Which Virtual Firewall Is Better?
Running a firewall as a Proxmox virtual machine can reduce hardware requirements and make network services easier to back up, migrate and restore.
Portainer vs Proxmox Container Management: Which Gives You More Control?
Portainer and Proxmox both provide graphical interfaces for managing containers, but they control different layers of infrastructure.
Should You Run Traefik in Docker, LXC or a VM on Proxmox?
Traefik can run in several ways on Proxmox.
Traefik vs Nginx Proxy Manager on Proxmox: Which Is Easier?
Running several applications on Proxmox usually creates a routing problem.
Proxmox in Docker Sounds Wrong, Which Is Exactly Why Everyone Couldn’t Look Away
Some projects arrive with a clean pitch.
The Homelab Debate Got Ugly Because IncusOS Hit a Nerve
A quiet homelab experiment turned into a surprisingly emotional fight about trust, polish, and what people actually want from their virtualization stack.
GlusterFS Was Supposed to Be Dead. Then Someone Dragged It Back Into Proxmox.
There’s a certain kind of removal that feels less like cleanup and more like a door being slammed on a whole class of users.
This Tiny TMNT Homelab Is Cute Until You Realize It’s a Full Production Pipeline
A themed homelab can go wrong fast.
Proxmox vs XCP ng: Which Open Source Hypervisor Is Better?
Choosing between Proxmox VE and XCP ng is difficult because both platforms solve the same central problem: running and managing virtual machines without...
Should You Choose XCP ng or Proxmox for a VMware Migration?
Leaving VMware involves more than selecting another hypervisor.
Proxmox Became a Symbol in Europe’s Messy Fight to Take Tech Back
The call was simple enough: vote for Proxmox on goeuropean.org.
Proxmox Finally Has an Official Mobile App, and Half the Community Somehow Missed It
The discovery landed with the perfect kind of homelab confusion: wait, Proxmox has an official iOS app now?
The GTX 1080 Ti Still Has the VRAM, but the Future Has Moved On Without It
The GTX 1080 Ti refuses to die gracefully.
Virtual OS Museum on Proxmox Is Retro Heaven With a Network Gremlin Hiding Inside
The idea is irresistible: take the Virtual OS Museum, stuff it into a Proxmox VM, and suddenly your modern hypervisor becomes a time machine for VAX/VMS...
Kernel 7.0 Broke the Containers, and Suddenly the “Easy Upgrade” Didn’t Feel So Easy
There’s a special kind of silence after a server reboot.
I Thought I Didn’t Understand Docker—Turns Out Everyone Else Is Arguing About the Wrong Thing
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‘It Depends’ Is Not an Answer: The Quiet Chaos Behind One Simple VM Question
**“‘It Depends’ Is Not an Answer: The Quiet Chaos Behind One Simple VM Question”** ## When a Simple Question Triggers a Mess It starts with something ...
Your Homelab Just Became Enterprise Tech Overnight—And Not Everyone Is Ready for It
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MicroVMs Might Kill Your Containers — And That’s Exactly Why People Are Excited
MicroVMs inside Proxmox are forcing people to rethink the old container-versus-VM debate by offering a lighter path to isolation with real caveats.
We’re Finally Leaving… But At What Cost? The Raw, Messy Reality of Breaking Up with VMware
A grounded look at early VMware exit projects, where networking mistakes, TPM gaps, and encryption tradeoffs turn migration plans into real-world friction.
We Finally Shut It Down: The Quiet, Messy, and Emotional Breakup Between Enterprises and VMware
Why more enterprises are quietly planning their VMware exit, from rising costs and contract fatigue to the messy reality of migrations and risk tradeoffs.
When VMware Costs Go Full Horror Movie, Even the Alternatives Start Looking Beautiful
A March pricing thread laid bare the new VMware reality: even teams that once dismissed alternatives are now reassessing what 'too expensive to stay' really means.
Two Days Left on VMware, and Suddenly Every Bad Option Looks Real
A March panic thread about expiring vSphere licenses shows what VMware’s new economics do to small teams: they turn routine planning into last-minute survival math.
VMware Renewal Sticker Shock Is Pushing Loyal Customers to the Edge
A fresh wave of VMware renewal complaints shows how pricing shock has turned routine infrastructure budgeting into a yearly panic attack.
You Think Three Developers and AI Can Replace VMware? The Brutal Reality Facing Every Next Big Virtualization Startup
A hard look at what it takes to build a credible VMware alternative beyond licensing frustration and early prototypes.
From PVE 5 to 9: What Happens When Legacy Infrastructure Refuses to Let Go
A real-world look at moving fragile, business-critical workloads from Proxmox VE 5 to 9, including NAS bottlenecks, i440FX-to-Q35 risk, and practical migration tactics that prioritize survival over speed.
Gallium, XCP-ng, and the Edge Shift: VMware Alternatives Gaining Real Traction
VMware is no longer the automatic default. XCP-ng and Gallium are gaining traction among teams optimizing for distributed edge infrastructure, cost control, and architectural simplicity.
Proxmox LXC vs VM vs Docker in 2026: Which to Use for What [Decision Guide]
Proxmox LXC vs VM vs Docker in LXC: a decision guide comparing security, performance, backup behavior, and operational risk so you can pick the right model for each workload.
Windows 11 on Proxmox Is Broken for Some Power Users — And the Community Can't Agree Why
High-end Proxmox builds with modern Intel CPUs are seeing mysterious Windows 11 performance issues. The community is divided on whether it's a configuration problem, a QEMU issue, or a Windows 24H2 regression.
10 Proxmox Mistakes You Don't Want to Make (and What to Do Instead)
10 common Proxmox mistakes—from ZFS RAM pitfalls to HA misconfigurations—that even seasoned admins make, and how to avoid each one.
Why Many VMware Professionals Are Migrating in 2025
2025 is shaping up as a major VMware migration year, with many long-time operators evaluating alternatives for cost and control.
From Citrix to Proxmox: One Engineer's Accidental Upgrade That Just Worked
What started as an unplanned escape from internal politics became a deep dive into a hypervisor he now swears by. One engineer's story about accidentally switching from Citrix to Proxmox—and never looking back.
VirtIOFS Is the Best Thing You're Not Using in Proxmox
VirtIOFS has quietly become the go-to way to bridge the gap between host and guest operating systems. If you've been sticking to Samba or NFS, you might be missing out on one of the simplest and fastest ways to get shared folders in your VMs.
Proxmox PVE Subscriptions: Worth It or Just a Paywall for Stability?
Is Proxmox subscription worth it? Breakdown of enterprise repo benefits, socket pricing, support value, and when no-subscription is still enough.
Ditch Citrix? Exploring Kasm Workspaces on Proxmox for a Scalable VDI Setup
Explore how Kasm Workspaces paired with Proxmox VE offers a browser-based, scalable, and free VDI alternative to Citrix and VMware Horizon.
Five Years or Nothing: How Broadcom's Licensing Shift Is Reshaping the Virtualization Market
Broadcom's push for five-year VMware contracts is accelerating migration planning and long-term budgeting decisions across the virtualization market.
LXC Meets Docker? And Other Questions About Proxmox 9.1
Proxmox VE 9.1 introduces OCI image support for LXC containers and more. We answer the biggest questions about this release, from Docker-in-LXC fixes to TPM changes and upgrade stability.
USB vs SATA: The Unexpected Debate Behind Virtualized PBS Storage
When downsizing forces you to virtualize PBS, choosing between USB and SATA storage becomes more than a technical decision—it's a philosophy about reliability, convenience, and what 'good enough' really means.
Oracle Linux vs. VMware: What Enterprises Discover When They Actually Test the Switch
When a major enterprise tested Oracle Linux as a VMware replacement after Broadcom's 300% price increase, they discovered the truth isn't about features—it's about everything VMware built around them over two decades.
Docker in LXC on Proxmox: Risks, Tradeoffs, and Lessons
Running Docker inside LXC containers on Proxmox seems efficient, but is it safe? Community insights reveal the real risks and rewards of containers-in-containers.
Goodbye VMware: How Kubernetes and KubeVirt Became the New Virtualization Power Duo
After Broadcom's aggressive licensing changes, enterprises are saying goodbye to VMware and embracing Kubernetes with KubeVirt—a migration story about freedom, control, and the future of virtualization.
VVF to VCF Transition: What It Means for VMware Customers
The transition from vSphere Foundation to VMware Cloud Foundation isn't just a technical change—it's a fundamental shift in who VMware serves. Small to mid-sized organizations are being priced out of an ecosystem they helped build.
Old CPUs, New Tricks: Squeezing Performance from Legacy Hardware with Proxmox
Can a 14-year-old dual Xeon system still run Windows 11? The homelab community shows how Proxmox turns aging hardware into a learning playground—even when performance isn't the primary goal.
P2V for AHV Without Move? Here's What IT Pros Are Doing in 2025
Nutanix Move doesn't handle physical-to-virtual conversions for AHV. Here's the community-tested playbook IT pros are using in 2025 to migrate physical servers to AHV—VirtIO drivers, Veeam, and a little improvisation.
Running PBS on the Same Host? Here's Why Your Backups Might Crawl
High-end hardware but slow backups? Learn why running Proxmox Backup Server in a VM on the same host creates bottlenecks—and what you can do about it.
Windows VMs Crawling in Proxmox? Changing This One Setting Might Be the Fix
Slow Windows VMs in Proxmox? The CPU type setting might be killing your performance. Learn why 'Host' isn't always best and how switching to emulated models can deliver 15x speed improvements.
VMware vs Hyper-V: The Unexpected Nuances of Making the Leap
Switching from VMware to Hyper-V isn't just about installing a new hypervisor—it's a complete mindset shift. Explore the real-world nuances of making the leap.