Virtualization
14 guides about virtualization for your home lab
Run multiple operating systems and services efficiently with virtualization and containerization. These guides cover Proxmox, Docker, LXC, and Kubernetes — with practical setups for home lab environments where resources are shared across many workloads.
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Running Windows as a VM on Proxmox VE
How to install and configure a Windows 10 or Windows 11 VM on Proxmox VE. Covers VirtIO drivers, CPU/memory settings, USB passthrough, RDP access, and GPU passthrough for a performant Windows guest.
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Proxmox: LXC Containers vs. VMs — When to Use Each
Proxmox supports both LXC containers and full VMs. Understanding the trade-offs helps you pick the right technology for each workload and avoid common pitfalls.
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Proxmox VE vs Incus: Which Hypervisor Is Right for Your Homelab?
A detailed comparison of Proxmox VE and Incus (the LXD successor) for homelab virtualization. Covers features, UI, clustering, container and VM support, storage backends, and community.
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Proxmox Cloud-Init Templates: Automate VM Provisioning in Your Homelab
Create reusable VM templates with cloud-init in Proxmox VE — automate network config, SSH keys, user setup, and package installation for instant VM deployments.
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Proxmox Backup Server: Complete Setup Guide for Homelab VM and Container Backups
Set up Proxmox Backup Server to back up your VMs and containers with deduplication, encryption, and scheduled backup jobs. Covers installation, datastore configuration, PVE integration, and remote sync.
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Incus for Your Homelab: System Containers and VMs Without the Drama
Getting started with Incus, the community-driven LXD fork, for running system containers and virtual machines in your homelab. Installation, networking, storage, and practical migration tips.
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Hyperconverged Infrastructure in Your Home Lab: Proxmox + Ceph
A practical guide to building hyperconverged infrastructure at home with Proxmox and Ceph — clustering, storage tiering, hardware requirements, and honest cost analysis.
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Proxmox vs ESXi: Which Hypervisor for Your Home Lab?
An honest comparison of Proxmox VE and VMware ESXi for home lab use — covering cost, features, setup complexity, and which one you should actually pick.
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GPU Passthrough in Proxmox: Gaming, AI, and Transcoding in VMs
A step-by-step guide to GPU passthrough in Proxmox VMs — IOMMU configuration, VFIO setup, troubleshooting common issues, and practical use cases for gaming, AI workloads, and media transcoding.
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VM Snapshots and Rollback: Safe Experimentation in Your Homelab
Master VM snapshot management in Proxmox, VMware ESXi, and libvirt/KVM. Learn snapshot strategies, automated snapshot schedules, storage considerations, and rollback best practices.
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Proxmox VE Clustering for High Availability
Set up a Proxmox VE cluster with high availability for your homelab. Covers cluster creation, joining nodes, fencing, HA groups, shared storage requirements, and live migration of VMs and containers.
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GPU Passthrough in Proxmox: The Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to passing a GPU through to a Proxmox VM — covering IOMMU, VFIO, BIOS settings, NVIDIA and AMD specifics, and real-world use cases.
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Running Lightweight Kubernetes in Your Home Lab with k3s
A practical guide to deploying k3s in your home lab — from installation to your first workload, persistent storage, Helm charts, and ingress routing.
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LXC Containers on Proxmox: Lightweight Alternatives to VMs
A practical guide to using LXC containers on Proxmox VE as a lighter alternative to full virtual machines. Covers when to use LXC vs VMs, setting up templates, resource management, and real-world use cases.