#homelab
Every post tagged homelab.
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How to Install Watchtower in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Automatically Update Your Docker Containers)
Tired of SSHing into every LXC container just to run docker compose pull? Watchtower checks your running containers against their registries and updates them on its own. Here's how to set it up on Proxmox VE 9.2, including the notification and safety settings most guides skip.
What Is /etc/pve (pmxcfs) in Proxmox VE? A Beginner's Guide to the Cluster Filesystem
Every VM config file in Proxmox VE somehow shows up identically on every node, with no NFS mount or sync job in sight. Here's what pmxcfs actually is, how it works, and what to do when /etc/pve goes read-only.
Can You Convert an LXC Container to a VM in Proxmox VE? What Actually Works
There's no button for it. Here's why Proxmox VE can't turn a container into a virtual machine in one step, what the unofficial workarounds actually do, and the safer path most people should take instead.
How to Migrate a KVM/libvirt Virtual Machine to Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide)
Move an existing KVM/libvirt VM to Proxmox VE without rebuilding it. Pull the specs with virsh, copy the qcow2 disk, and import it with qm disk import.
How to Install Planka in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted Trello Alternative for Beginners)
Learn how to run Planka, a self-hosted Trello-style kanban board, in a Proxmox VE LXC container using the community-scripts installer. Full walkthrough for beginners, no Docker required.
How to Install Headscale in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted Tailscale Control Server for Beginners)
Run your own Tailscale-compatible control server on Proxmox VE. This guide walks you through installing Headscale in an LXC container, creating users, and connecting your first device.
Can You Run macOS on Proxmox VE? What Actually Works (and What Apple's License Says)
Yes, macOS can boot as a Proxmox VE guest using OpenCore and QEMU's Apple SMC emulation, but it's unsupported by both Apple and Proxmox. Here's the real setup process, the CPU flags it needs, and the errors you'll likely hit.
How to Install PairDrop in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted AirDrop Alternative for Beginners)
PairDrop is a free, browser-based AirDrop alternative for sending files between devices on your own network. Here's how to run it in a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE.
How to Add BTRFS Storage in Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide to the New Storage Type)
BTRFS shows up in the Proxmox VE storage dropdown with zero explanation and no setup wizard. Here's how to format a disk, mount it correctly, and register it as usable VM and container storage.
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