Proxmox Homelab Setup Guide

Install Proxmox VE, create VMs and LXC containers, and plan storage for a flexible homelab.

by HomeServersGuide TeamJuly 10, 20261 min read

Install Proxmox

Use the official ISO on a mini PC or server with VT-x/AMD-V enabled.

Separate OS disk from VM storage. ZFS is popular on Proxmox.

Enable Proxmox Backup Server or schedule vzdump jobs.

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Schedule vzdump backups and store them on NAS or PBS.

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