ProxLB at Dutch Proxmox Day 2025 – Automated Load Balancing for Proxmox


On September 25th, 2025, the Dutch Proxmox Day returns to Ede, Netherlands—bringing together Proxmox users, operators, and developers from across Europe. This community-driven conference focuses entirely on Proxmox VE, real-world cluster operations, and modern virtualization workflows. Organized by Tuxis B.V., a long-time contributor to the Proxmox ecosystem, the event is completely free to attend thanks to its sponsors CT and .... [read more] | [2025-07-29]

Proxmox VE 9 Beta 1 – Debian 13 and Block Storage Snapshots


Proxmox VE 9 Beta 1 has been released and represents a major step forward for the Proxmox virtualization platform. For the first time, Proxmox VE is built on Debian 13 “Trixie”, providing a modern and future-proof operating system base while preserving the stability and predictability Proxmox is known for. This beta release introduces several long-requested features, most notably native virtual .... [read more] | [2025-07-19]

Proxmox Cloud Image and Bare-Metal Auto Installation for Proxmox VE


Over the last few months, I’ve repeatedly been asked how I test my Ansible modules and ProxLB setup in a fully automated and reproducible way. When developing new features or debugging complex behavior, having a clean, quickly deployable Proxmox instance is essential. The same question usually follows: how can Proxmox be deployed without walking through the ISO installer step by .... [read more] | [2025-07-17]

Automate Proxmox Subscriptions, Nodes, and Certificates with Ansible


Managing Proxmox VE subscription licenses at scale is a long-standing pain point for administrators. In enterprise environments, manually assigning licenses across dozens or hundreds of nodes is slow, error-prone, and nearly impossible to audit properly. With the new proxmox_node Ansible module, Proxmox license and node management can now be automated end-to-end using the official API—bringing subscriptions, power control, and certificates .... [read more] | [2025-07-12]

NFSv3 vs NFSv4 on Proxmox – Latency, IOPS with Real-World Benchmarks


When it comes to virtualization, many administrators still believe that NFS is not suitable for serious enterprise workloads and that protocols like iSCSI or Fibre Channel are required to achieve acceptable performance. While this assumption may have been true years ago, modern infrastructure tells a very different story. With fast networking becoming the norm, protocol efficiency and latency matter far .... [read more] | [2025-07-04]

Build Your Own PKI with Step-CA and Proxmox ACME Integration


Running your own on-prem PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) can be a game-changer and it’s not just for enterprises, but also for advanced homelabs. Whether it’s about securing internal services, managing client certificates for S/MIME email encryption, or just having full control over certificate issuance, operating your own root CA brings a lot of flexibility and independence. There are many ways .... [read more] | [2025-06-29]

Automating Proxmox VE Cluster Creation with Ansible


Automating Proxmox VE cluster creation has long meant fragile shell scripts, manual SSH steps, and hard-to-debug Ansible hacks. With the new native Ansible modules proxmox_cluster and proxmox_cluster_info , you can now create and join Proxmox clusters cleanly via the official API—fully idempotent, error-aware, and ready for real-world automation. Both modules use the official Proxmox VE API, allowing reliable and fully .... [read more] | [2025-06-18]

How BoxyBSD Boosted the Proxmox Ecosystem with Free VPS Hosting


When I first started BoxyBSD, I had a fairly straightforward goal in mind: Build a completely free VPS hosting platform with full IPv6 support aimed at beginners and small open-source projects. Something simple, lightweight, and accessible. But as the project evolved, I realized it was becoming much more than just a small personal project and BoxyBSD started giving back - .... [read more] | [2025-06-06]

Proxmox VE Authentication with Authentik OIDC – Configuration Guide


When exploring secure and efficient authentication options for a Proxmox setup, Authentik paired with OpenID Connect (OIDC) emerges as a compelling choice, particularly for those who prioritize open-source tools and in-house data control. Authentik, an open-source identity provider, empowers administrators to customize authentication flows without the constraints of proprietary systems, avoiding escalating costs or rigid limitations. By integrating OIDC, it .... [read more] | [2025-05-22]

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