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 Missing or outdated Windows guest drivers and tools Suboptimal VM configuration (for example legacy ....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]

FOSDEM 2025 – Reflections on the Worlds Largest Open Source Conference


FOSDEM, the Free and Open Source Developers’ European Meeting, is an annual pilgrimage for open-source enthusiasts from all over the world. What started as a small gathering in 2000, originally named the Open Source Developers of Europe Meeting (OSDEM), has grown into one of the most significant conferences dedicated to free and open-source software. The event was founded by Raphael .... [read more] | [2025-02-01]

ActivityPub Relay: Connect the Fediverse


The Fediverse is an interconnected world of diverse platforms, brought together by the ActivityPub protocol. At its heart lies a fundamental concept: decentralized, federated communication. In this environment, relays play a significant role by enhancing the reach and visibility of servers (instances) within the network. To understand why relays matter, it’s important to explore how a relay works and what .... [read more] | [2025-01-22]

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