The Vormox blog
Guides, deep dives and product news on automating Proxmox VE at scale.
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What Is Cloud-Init in Proxmox VE? A Beginner's Guide to Automatic VM Setup
Cloud-init is the tool that lets Proxmox VE configure a VM's hostname, network, and SSH keys automatically on first boot. Here's what it actually is and how to use the Cloud-Init tab.
How to Install Gitea in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted Git Server for Beginners)
Run your own private GitHub alternative on Proxmox VE. Step-by-step guide to installing Gitea 1.27.0 in a lightweight Debian 13 LXC container, from container creation to your first git push.
How to Set Up a Minecraft Server in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide)
Build a lightweight Debian 13 LXC container on Proxmox VE and run a PaperMC Minecraft server on it, no Docker or helper scripts required, so you and your friends can play on your own hardware.
How to Install Portainer in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Beginner's Guide)
A step-by-step guide to installing Docker and Portainer inside a Proxmox VE LXC container, so you get a web dashboard for managing containers instead of memorizing docker commands.
How to Install Immich in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted Google Photos Alternative)
Build a Debian 13 LXC container on Proxmox VE, install Docker, and deploy Immich step by step so you can back up your phone's photos and videos to hardware you own.
How to Install Uptime Kuma in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Self-Hosted Uptime Monitoring for Beginners)
Learn how to build a lightweight Debian 13 LXC container on Proxmox VE and install Uptime Kuma from scratch, no Docker required, so you can monitor your homelab and catch outages before you do.
How to Create an openSUSE VM in Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to build an openSUSE Leap 16.0 virtual machine in Proxmox VE, from downloading the ISO and configuring VirtIO storage and networking to installing the QEMU Guest Agent.
How to Create a Fedora Server VM in Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide)
Fedora rarely gets covered in Proxmox tutorials. Here's how to install Fedora Server 44 as a VM on Proxmox VE 9.2, from the Create VM wizard through Anaconda, SELinux, and enabling Cockpit.
How to Set Up a WireGuard VPN Server in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE
Run your own WireGuard VPN server in a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE, so you can reach your whole home network securely from anywhere without forwarding a pile of ports.
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