#homelab
Every post tagged homelab.
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Proxmox VE vs TrueNAS Scale: Which One Should You Run in Your Homelab?
Proxmox VE and TrueNAS Scale both use ZFS, but they're built for different jobs. Here's how their virtualization, storage, and app support actually compare, and how to test both safely.
How to Find Your Proxmox VE Server's IP Address After a Headless Install (No Monitor Required)
Just installed Proxmox VE and lost track of the IP address? Here's how to find your server on the network using the console banner, your router's DHCP list, or a quick nmap scan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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