#homelab
Every post tagged homelab.
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How to Install Homarr in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted Dashboard for Beginners)
Homarr is a database-backed homelab dashboard with real user logins, drag-and-drop boards, and live integrations like Proxmox VE itself. This guide walks through installing it in an LXC container with the community-scripts installer, creating your admin account, and wiring up your first Proxmox widget.
How to Use KSM (Kernel Samepage Merging) in Proxmox VE to Save RAM on Multiple VMs
KSM quietly deduplicates identical memory pages across similar VMs on a Proxmox VE host. Here's what it actually does, how to check if it's saving you RAM, and how to disable it node-wide or per VM.
How to Install Proxmox VE on a Dell PowerEdge Server Using iDRAC Virtual Media (Step-by-Step Guide for Homelabs)
Bought a used Dell PowerEdge with no monitor in sight? Here's how to log into iDRAC, mount the Proxmox VE ISO as virtual media, and run the whole install remotely through your browser.
How to Install Rocket.Chat in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted Team Chat for Beginners)
Run your own private, Slack-style team chat entirely on your Proxmox VE server. This beginner's guide covers creating an LXC container, installing Docker, and deploying Rocket.Chat with MongoDB — no monthly subscription required.
How to Set Up Wake-on-LAN in Proxmox VE (ethtool and pvenode Explained)
Enable Wake-on-LAN on a Proxmox VE host with ethtool, make the setting survive a reboot, and remotely power the server back on using the built-in pvenode wakeonlan command.
How to Install Proxmox VE on a Mini PC or Intel NUC (A Beginner's Homelab Setup Guide)
Mini PCs and Intel NUCs make quiet, low-power Proxmox VE hosts, but BIOS menus and single-NIC networking trip up first-timers. Here's a full beginner walkthrough, from checking compatibility to your first login.
What Is Software-Defined Networking (SDN) in Proxmox VE? A Beginner's Guide
A plain-English look at Proxmox VE's SDN feature: what Zones, VNets, and Subnets actually do, when it beats a regular Linux bridge, and how to create your first isolated network without a managed switch.
How to Install Emby Media Server in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted Media Streaming for Beginners)
Build a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE and install Emby Media Server using its official APT repository. Mount your media library, run the setup wizard, and start streaming in about fifteen minutes.
Can You Install Proxmox VE on a USB Flash Drive? What Actually Works
Proxmox VE lets you install straight onto a USB flash drive with no warnings, but constant writes to its config database can wear one out in weeks. Here's what actually works and what to avoid.
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