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]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] | [2025-05-05]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] | [2025-05-04]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] | [2025-04-01]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] | [2025-03-23]Proxmox Backup Server Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana
Proxmox Backup Server is an essential component for anyone running Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) or managing backups in a modern virtualized infrastructure. It delivers a high-performance, deduplication-enabled backup solution that ensures reliable data protection while keeping storage usage efficient. Like any critical infrastructure service, continuous monitoring of its performance and health is crucial to guarantee stable operations and fast troubleshooting. .... [read more] | [2025-03-14]Matrix Synapse FreeBSD or Debian: SSO Made Simple with Azure
When deploying an open-source chat solution like Matrix Synapse, authentication is a critical component. Many organizations rely on centralized identity providers to manage access securely and efficiently. This is where OpenID Connect (OIDC) comes into play, enabling seamless integration with enterprise identity platforms such as Microsoft Azure Active Directory, now known as Microsoft Entra ID. By leveraging OIDC, Matrix Synapse .... [read more] | [2025-03-10]Kleene on FreeBSD: Docker-Like Container Management with Jails and ZFS
Kleene is a container management (jail manager) platform designed specifically for FreeBSD, bringing familiar concepts from Docker while fully embracing FreeBSDs native tools and philosophy. Instead of reinventing the wheel, Kleene follows the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principle, leveraging FreeBSD’s built-in features to simplify application deployment, maintenance, and upgrades without unnecessary complexity or abstraction. By using FreeBSD’s core technologies .... [read more] | [2025-02-14]Deploy a Kubernetes Cluster with Talos Linux in 10 Minutes
Creating and managing a Kubernetes cluster from scratch can be challenging and there’re definitely a way too many possibilities to do so in 2025. With Talos Linux, this can be done in less than 10 minutes! What is Talos Linux? Talos Linux is an operating system built specifically for Kubernetes, focusing on security, immutability, and minimalism. It is designed to .... [read more] | [2025-02-04][previous] | [next]