Proxmox Storage: ZFS vs LVM-thin vs Ceph (2026 Guide)
12 min readProxmox storage decisions — ZFS, LVM-thin, or Ceph? Operator-focused guide to tradeoffs, failure modes, hidden migration costs, and what installer docs don’t tell you.
How Much RAM Does Proxmox Need? Per-Host Limits and VM Sizing (2026)
9 min readProxmox has no software RAM limit — the ceiling is your hardware. This guide covers ZFS ARC sizing, per-VM allocation, ballooning tradeoffs, and how much RAM your workload actually needs.
Proxmox Update Guide: How to Update VE Safely (2026)
10 min readProxmox updates are mostly safe — until the first reboot. Practical guide to update timing, pre-checks, kernel reboot decisions, cluster sequencing, and recovery.
8 First Things to Do After Installing Proxmox VE (2026)
8 min readPractical Proxmox post-install checklist for homelab operators: switch to no-subscription repo, suppress nag popup, run updates, verify time sync, configure email alerts, enable firewall safely, back up /etc/pve, and decide what to do about IPv6. Plus why snapshots are not backups, and why you shouldn’t expose port 8006 to the internet.
How to Install Proxmox VE 9.1: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
9 min readPractical step-by-step guide on how to install Proxmox VE 9.1 on bare-metal hardware. Covers BIOS prep, ISO verification, USB creation, the ZFS vs LVM-thin decision matrix, network configuration with FQDN, and the 5 most common first-time installation mistakes that show up repeatedly in Proxmox forum threads.
Best Mini PC for Proxmox Homelab (2026): Practical Picks
14 min readBest mini PC for Proxmox guide for 2026: real-world IOMMU and NIC issues, BIOS pre-flight checklist, thermal and acoustics gotchas, plus specific model picks for budget, mid-tier, and cluster homelab use. No affiliate links — just operational reality from forum reports and community testing.
Migrating from ESXi to Proxmox VE: Practical Issues and Hidden Pitfalls
13 min readESXi to Proxmox migration explained from the operator side: the vmxnet3 to VirtIO trap, real Windows boot errors (INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE, 0x0000007B), ZFS ARC sizing gotchas, and recurring pitfalls from forum threads. Includes pre-migration checklist and FAQ.
What is Proxmox VE? A Practical Explanation for Sysadmins
7 min readProxmox VE in plain terms: Debian-based hypervisor with KVM, LXC, and clustering — fully free under AGPL v3. What it is, what it isn’t, and where it fits in homelab and SMB deployments.
Proxmox vs ESXi Free 2026: Which One Should You Choose?
16 min readESXi Free is back in 2026, but Proxmox VE has become the default for anything beyond a single host. Real comparison of features, cost, trust, and when each one actually makes sense after Broadcom.