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cli

How to Check Your Proxmox VE Version (pveversion Command Explained for Beginners)

Not sure if you're on Proxmox VE 8 or 9, or whether last night's update actually installed? Here's how to check your exact version from the CLI and the web interface in under a minute.

networking

How to Create an Additional Network Bridge in Proxmox VE (Isolated Internal Network for VMs and Containers)

Learn how to add a second Linux bridge in Proxmox VE for a fully isolated network — ideal for testing firewall VMs, sandboxing untrusted guests, or building a private backend network with no extra hardware.

updates

How to Boot an Older Kernel in Proxmox VE (And Pin It So It Sticks)

A new Proxmox VE kernel broke your GPU passthrough or NIC driver? Here's how to boot back into the kernel that worked, pin it with proxmox-boot-tool so updates stop switching you back, and safely remove the pin once the regression is fixed.

containers

How to Increase CPU Cores and RAM for an LXC Container in Proxmox VE (pct set Explained)

Your LXC container outgrew its original cores and memory? Here's how to safely add more of both using pct set or the web GUI, and why some app changes need a restart while others don't.

containers

How to Install Home Assistant Container in an LXC on Proxmox VE (Docker-Based Setup)

Skip the dedicated VM. Here's how to run Home Assistant Container in Docker inside a Proxmox LXC, including the nesting and keyctl settings most guides leave out.

installation

How to Uninstall Proxmox VE and Revert Your Server Back to Plain Debian

Tried Proxmox VE on an existing Debian box and want it back to plain Debian without a full wipe? Here's the safe, step-by-step way to remove it without breaking your kernel or losing your data.

containers

How to Install Ollama in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Run Local AI Chat Models for Beginners)

Want your own AI chatbot without sending anything to the cloud? Here's how to set up Ollama inside a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE, pull a small model, and start chatting — no GPU required, and it only takes about fifteen minutes.

virtual-machines

How to Migrate a VirtualBox VM to Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide)

Move an existing VirtualBox VM to Proxmox VE without rebuilding it from scratch. Copy the disk, import it with qm disk import, and fix the boot and driver issues that trip up most migrations.

automation

How to Install n8n in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted Workflow Automation for Beginners)

Skip the per-task billing of Zapier or Make. Learn how to install n8n, an open-source workflow automation tool, inside a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE and run it as a systemd service.

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