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How to Enable IPv6 Networking in Proxmox VE (Static Address, SLAAC, and VM Dual-Stack Setup)
A practical walkthrough for adding IPv6 to your Proxmox VE bridge, covering SLAAC for home networks, static routed blocks for dedicated servers, and the NDP proxy step most guides skip.
How to Set Up an SDN Simple Zone in Proxmox VE (Isolated Network With NAT and DHCP)
Build a private, isolated network for your VMs and containers using a Proxmox VE SDN Simple zone, complete with automatic DHCP and internet access via NAT, without touching a switch or VLAN.
How to Install Tailscale in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Remote Access Without Port Forwarding)
Skip the port forwarding entirely. Learn how to run Tailscale in a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE so you can reach your homelab securely from anywhere.
How to Install AdGuard Home in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (DNS Ad Blocking for Beginners)
Block ads and trackers for every device on your network by running AdGuard Home in a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE. A full beginner walkthrough from container creation to your first blocked query.
How to Install pfSense CE on Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide to a Virtual Firewall/Router)
Turn a Proxmox VE host into your router by running pfSense CE as a VM. Covers bridge planning, VirtIO NIC setup, the online-install gotcha in pfSense 2.8, and how to recover if you lock yourself out.
How to Install Pi-hole in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Network-Wide Ad Blocking for Beginners)
Block ads and trackers for every device on your network at once by running Pi-hole in a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE. A full beginner walkthrough from install to your first blocked ad.
How to Set a Static MAC Address for a VM's Network Card in Proxmox VE
Proxmox assigns a random MAC address to every VM. Here's when you actually need a fixed one instead — DHCP reservations, license keys, cloned VMs — and how to set it safely without colliding with real hardware.
How to Set Up Nginx Proxy Manager in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Homelab Reverse Proxy Guide)
Give every self-hosted service in your homelab a real name and free HTTPS. This guide walks through deploying Nginx Proxy Manager in its own LXC container on Proxmox VE 9.2, from install to your first working proxy host.
How to Fix DNS Problems in Proxmox VE (Set DNS for Host, Containers, and VMs)
Getting "Temporary failure in name resolution" on a fresh Proxmox VE install? DNS is configured separately for the host, LXC containers, and VMs. Here's where each setting lives and how to fix it.
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