My Proxmox backups stopped being a storage nightmare with this workaround
… Proxmox Proxmox is an open-source platform built on Debian Linux designed for server virtualization. See at Proxmox
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Your old laptop is a decent entry-level Proxmox server – if you respect its limits
… Likewise, single SSD laptops can’t really function as ZFS/Ceph clusters, and you’d want to exclusively use Ethernet adapters instead of Wi-Fi connectivity for your portable Proxmox node. …
I stopped throwing out old hardware after discovering Proxmox
… Besides packing a 2-core processor released over twelve years ago, this cheap laptop has a measly 4GB of RAM and a 10/100M Atheros Ethernet port, and I was able to arm it with Proxmox without scrambling around for drivers. …
This hidden Proxmox setting may sound cursed, but it’s really useful for coding and DIY projects
… Proxmox Proxmox is an open-source platform built on Debian Linux designed for server virtualization. See at Proxmox
I run Windows in a Proxmox VM full-time, and it's good enough to replace my main PC
… With my automated snapshot pipeline syncing files with a dedicated Proxmox Backup Server, it remains more error-proof than my daily driver. Proxmox Proxmox is an open-source platform built on Debian Linux designed for server virtualization. See at Proxmox
Your old gaming PC is overkill for a home server, and that's exactly why it's perfect
… Finally, if you’re on Proxmox, I’d recommend setting the CPU scaling governor to powersave, as it can massively cut the idle wattage of your makeshift home server. Proxmox See at Proxmox
I stopped dismissing FreeBSD after trying out its modern distros
… But it has worked well with the built-in Ethernet provisions across all the mini-PCs and single-board computers I’ve repurposed as makeshift routers over the years. I’ve even set it up as a virtual machine on my Proxmox node for a week once, and I had no trouble running this FreeBSD router. …
I used an old router as a dedicated smart home network, and it solved two problems at once
… Moving Home Assistant to a smart network is tricky Extra step for Proxmox users Creating a dedicated smart home network means the smart home hub must be on that network as well. If you run Home Assistant on a Pi, then connect its Ethernet port to the LAN port of the older router. …
I started my home lab with a mini PC instead of a Raspberry Pi, and the difference was massive
… The mini PC felt like a server x86 and Proxmox support Older Raspberry Pi models had nowhere near enough RAM for running Proxmox, but Windows-powered mini PCs did, including my Minisforum U850. …
Your cheap unmanaged switch might be the bottleneck you forgot existed
… NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch $40 at Best Buy