A series of articles about Proxmox Virtual Environment - a powerful platform for virtualization and containerization. We cover installation, storage configuration, clustering, migrations, network configuration, SDN, firewall, as well as automation and integration with Terraform.
A step-by-step guide to merging the local-lvm and local storages in Proxmox into a single logical storage. Covers the commands and settings that help you use space more efficiently and simplify management of virtual machines and containers.
An overview of the main storage types in Proxmox that support High Availability (HA). Covers local-lvm, Ceph, NFS, iSCSI, DRBD9/LINSTOR, and other options, their upsides and limits, plus recommendations for a reliable, scalable cluster.
A detailed guide to building and configuring a cluster in Proxmox. Covers steps for joining multiple nodes, setting up highly available virtual machines and containers, plus basic recommendations for cluster management and monitoring.
A breakdown of why Ceph can be overkill for home use. Covers the complexity of setup and maintenance, resource costs, and recommendations for simpler and more efficient alternatives for a home server and Proxmox.
A detailed guide to configuring Proxmox’s built-in firewall to protect virtual machines and containers. Covers creating rules, configuring network zones, traffic management, and recommendations for securing your cluster.
A detailed guide to configuring SDN in Proxmox for centralized management of virtual networks. Covers creating virtual network segments, configuring VXLAN, integrating with the firewall, and recommendations for managing network resources.
A step-by-step guide to safely migrating from Proxmox 8 to version 9. Covers server preparation, backups, package upgrades, and compatibility checks for virtual machines and containers to minimize downtime.
A detailed guide to setting up CloudInit for automatic server configuration. Covers key files, parameters, and examples for quickly deploying Linux systems with minimal effort.
A step-by-step guide to creating and configuring templates in Proxmox for quickly deploying virtual machines and containers. Covers creating templates, saving configurations, and recommendations for managing and updating images.
A detailed guide to setting up SSL in Proxmox for secure access to the web interface and API. Covers certificate generation and installation, HTTPS setup, and recommendations for maintaining cluster security.
