#homelab
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Proxmox VE Storage Types Explained: Directory vs LVM vs ZFS vs Ceph (Which Should You Use?)
Proxmox VE offers eight different storage types and the Add Storage dropdown doesn't explain any of them. Here's what Directory, LVM-Thin, ZFS, NFS, and Ceph actually do, and how to pick the right one.
vzdump vs Proxmox Backup Server: Which Backup Method Should You Use in Proxmox VE?
vzdump ships free with every Proxmox VE install, but Proxmox Backup Server adds deduplication and integrity checks on top. Here's a practical, no-hype comparison to help you pick the backup method that actually fits your setup.
How to Restore a VM or LXC Container from a Backup in Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to restore a full VM or LXC container from a vzdump backup in Proxmox VE using the GUI, qmrestore, and pct restore, including live-restore and choosing a new VMID vs overwriting.
What Is LXC? A Beginner's Guide to Linux Containers in Proxmox VE
Curious what LXC actually is when you click 'CT' in Proxmox VE? Here's a plain-language look at how Linux containers achieve isolation without a full VM.
What Is ZFS in Proxmox VE? A Beginner's Guide to Its Built-In Storage System
ZFS shows up as an install option the moment you set up Proxmox VE, but what is it actually doing? Here's a plain-English look at pools, mirrors, RAIDZ, and the ARC cache.
How to Add a Second Network Interface to a Virtual Machine in Proxmox VE
Learn how to add a second NIC to a Proxmox VE virtual machine through the GUI, wire it to the right bridge, and get it actually working inside Linux and Windows guests.
How to Mount an SMB/CIFS Share as Storage in Proxmox VE
Got a Windows share or a NAS with SMB enabled? Here is how to add it as storage in Proxmox VE step by step, using both the web interface and the command line, plus the settings and errors that actually trip people up.
How to Increase CPU and RAM Resources for a Virtual Machine in Proxmox VE
Learn how to give a Proxmox VE virtual machine more CPU cores and RAM from the web GUI or the command line, including how CPU and memory hotplug work so you can resize without a reboot.
How to Install Proxmox VE on a Dedicated Server (No Physical Access Required)
Renting a dedicated server instead of building your own box? Here's how to install Proxmox VE on it using your provider's remote console or the official Debian-based method, with the static IP and hostname gotchas that trip up rented hardware.
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