If you’re still comparing virtualization platforms, these guides are the best place to start: Proxmox vs ESXi Proxmox vs KVM Proxmox vs Hyper-V XCP-ng vs Proxmox Unraid vs Proxmox if you’re deciding between a NAS-focused OS and a hypervisor In general, I’d choose Proxmox if your main goal is virtualization. I’d choose Unraid or TrueNAS if your main goal is NAS storage, and virtualization is secondary. Proxmox can do storage, and NAS operating systems can run VMs, but picking the tool that matches your main use case usually leads to a better setup.
Proxmox VE Guides: Setup, VMs, Containers, Backups, and ClusteringIf you’re still deciding between platforms, start with these comparisons: pfSense vs OPNsense pfSense vs OpenWrt pfSense Plus vs CE My general recommendation is simple: Use pfSense if you want a mature, powerful firewall platform with tons of documentation and a long track record. Use OPNsense if you want something similar to pfSense, but with a more modern interface and a different update/plugin approach. Use OpenWrt if you want to replace the firmware on supported router hardware or build a lightweight router on lower-power hardware. Use UniFi if you want the easiest full-network ecosys
Firewall Guides: pfSense, OPNsense, OpenWrt, VPNs, VLANs, and Firewall Rules…If you’re running a more complex Proxmox setup, consider whether your infrastructure needs are better served by a different platform — the XCP-ng vs. Proxmox comparison covers where each hypervisor tends…
…I would use Tailscale if you want the easiest setup or cannot port forward . I would use WireGuard directly if you want maximum control, better performance, and a fully self-hosted VPN…
…What’s covered here is general best-practice guidance for home labs — use your own judgment and test changes in your environment before rolling them out broadly. Table of Contents show 1…
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