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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] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
Run FreeBSD, OpenBSD and NetBSD VMs in Incus
Incus has quickly established itself as a modern, powerful alternative for managing containers and virtual machines. In a previous article, I covered what Incus is, how it works, and how to build an Incus cluster. After publishing that guide and sharing it on social media, one question kept coming up again and again: can you easily run BSD virtual machines .... [read more] |
Incus Containers and VMs – Cluster, HA and Proxmox Comparison
Incus is a versatile and efficient tool for managing both system containers and virtual machines, offering a unified way to run full Linux systems. It supports a wide range of Linux distributions and relies on a simple but powerful REST API. Whether you’re running a single machine or scaling across a full data center, Incus adapts easily to your needs. .... [read more] |
ProxLB 1.1: Next-Level Load Balancing for Proxmox
April, April! No, even it’s the first of April – this is real! After months of development, I’m thrilled to announce the release of ProxLB 1.1.0 – thanks to my company credativ GmbH for sponsoring this project where I could work on this during my work time! It’s been quite the journey since I started this project in mid-2024, and .... [read more] |
Proxmox and Windows VMs: Why Native CPU Could Backfire
Running Windows virtual machines on Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) has improved dramatically over the past few years. Still, Windows guests occasionally suffer from noticeable performance issues that rarely affect Linux VMs. In almost all real-world cases, these problems can be traced back to three root causes. Missing or outdated Windows guest drivers and tools Suboptimal VM configuration (for example legacy .... [read more] |
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