#homelab
Every post tagged homelab.
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How to Create a Rocky Linux VM in Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide)
A beginner's walkthrough for installing Rocky Linux as a virtual machine in Proxmox VE, from picking the right ISO to enabling the QEMU Guest Agent so Proxmox can talk to the VM properly.
How to Create a Debian VM in Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide)
Ubuntu isn't the only good choice for a Proxmox guest. This step-by-step guide walks through installing Debian 13 as a VM in Proxmox VE 9.2, from ISO download to guest agent setup, with settings that actually make sense for a Linux guest.
How to Download and Manage LXC Container Templates in Proxmox VE (pveam Explained)
Empty template dropdown when creating your first LXC container? Here's what pveam actually does, how to enable a storage for templates, and how to fix the download and empty-list errors that trip up new Proxmox users.
What Is Proxmox VE? A Beginner's Guide to Open-Source Virtualization
New to Proxmox VE? Here's a plain-English explanation of what it is, how KVM and LXC fit together, who it's actually for, and how to try it before you commit real hardware.
How to Access Your Proxmox VE VM Console: noVNC, SPICE, and Serial Terminal Explained
Confused about the Console button in Proxmox VE? Here's what noVNC, SPICE, and the serial terminal actually do, when to use each one, and how to fix the console problems beginners hit most often.
How to Check If Your Hardware Supports Proxmox VE Before You Install It
Before you install Proxmox VE, spend fifteen minutes checking your CPU, RAM, storage, and BIOS settings. This guide shows the exact commands and BIOS options to check first.
How to Find and Read Proxmox VE Logs: A Beginner's Guide to the Task Log, System Log, and journalctl
When a backup fails or a VM won't boot, the fix starts with finding the right log. This guide walks through Proxmox VE's Task History, System Log tab, and journalctl so you stop guessing and start diagnosing.
How to Add Extra Storage to an LXC Container in Proxmox VE (Mount Points Explained)
Learn how LXC mount points work in Proxmox VE and how to attach extra storage to a container through the GUI or the pct command, including bind mounts and resizing.
How to Set Up a UPS with Network UPS Tools (NUT) in Proxmox VE for Safe Automatic Shutdown
Set up Network UPS Tools (NUT) on Proxmox VE so a USB-connected UPS triggers a clean, automatic shutdown before the battery runs out, instead of the host just dying mid-write.
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