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virtual-machines

Proxmox VE vs Hyper-V: A Beginner's Comparison (Plus How to Migrate a VM)

Windows Server 2025 killed the free Hyper-V edition, so a lot of admins are looking at Proxmox VE. Here's an honest cost and feature comparison, plus a real walkthrough of importing a Hyper-V VHDX disk with qm disk import.

virtual-machines

How to Create an AlmaLinux VM in Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide)

Learn how to create an AlmaLinux virtual machine in Proxmox VE, from downloading the ISO to configuring VirtIO SCSI, running the Anaconda installer, and enabling the QEMU Guest Agent.

virtual-machines

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.

virtual-machines

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.

containers

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.

installation

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.

virtual-machines

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.

installation

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.

troubleshooting

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.

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