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Living with Proxmox
My Proxmox VE 9.0 upgrade went smoothly, I ran the following command from a shell: apt update; apt upgrade;pve8to9 Then, updated my /etc/apt/sources.list to point to “Trixie” repositories, then ran: apt dist-upgrade to run the upgrade process. Admittedly, I’m not running Ceph or Proxmox Backup server, it’s definitely worth checking out the update documentation at […]
Proxmox 9.0 has been released
Proxmox VE 9.0 is out, and it brings a solid set of updates. Built on Debian 13 “Trixie” with Linux kernel 6.14.8, it improves hardware support and overall performance. Core Updates The virtualization stack includes: QEMU 10.0.2 for better VM performance LXC 6.0.4 for improved container stability ZFS 2.3.3 with RAID-Z expansion Ceph Squid 19.2.3 […]
Proxmox VE 8.4 released
Proxmox, as you may know, is my go-to virtualization environment at home. A wide range of supported hardware combined with open-source tools makes for a great foundation for a homelab. Proxmox has been updated to version 8.4. This version improves functionality for shared hardware devices, a backup API, the ability to pass files from the […]
Synology to require self-branded drives for full functionality
This is a shame – the primary reason I started using a NAS was buying a cheap Synology cage and repurposing old drives I had left over from a system build. Synology’s new Plus Series NAS systems, designed for small and medium enterprises and advanced home users, can no longer use non-Synology or non-certified hard […]
Thinkpad Homelab Upgrades
You can spend a lot of money building a homelab that competes with small office networks. Or, you can do what I did and build a network of cast-off, unwanted hardware. A thrift-store Synology NAS, “parts-only” Thinkpad laptop with a cracked screen and broken keyboard, and a $5 goodwill router, flashed with OpenWRT forms the […]
Proxmox Datacenter Manager: Centralized Management for Proxmox VE
Proxmox Server Solutions announced the first Alpha release of Proxmox Datacenter Manager, an open-source server management software designed to provide a unified overview of all nodes and clusters in Proxmox VE environments. This new tool aims to simplify the management of virtualized environments by offering a modern user interface and centralized control. Key Features of […]
RIP tteck, creator of Proxmox Helper Scripts
tteck’s Proxmox Helper Scripts are what helped me dig more deeply into Proxmox; they automate upgrades and made it simple to try out homelab apps from a shell scripts. Sorry to hear that he was in failing health, but the time I read the post below, he had already passed away. It looks like there’s […]
Proxmox VE 8.3 released
Proxmox VE 8.3 has been released, and it was a painless upgrade from version 8.2. The new version includes: Support for Ceph Reef and Ceph Squid Tighter integration of the SDN stack with the firewall New webhook notification target New view type “Tag View” for the resource tree New change detection modes for speeding up […]
New Outlook – not ready for Prime Time?
I’ve been fighting with and against the “New” Microsoft Outlook, as I’ve written about. My biggest issue revolves around the replacement of Outlook’s Tasks functionality with Microsoft ToDo. I use Tasks heavily, sorting by category and using dates to prioritize daily lists. My email and meeting workflow ties closely to OneNote and Outlook – and […]
State of the Home Office, 2024
I’ve worked out of my home since 2020. My home office has evolved and has become a place where I enjoy working. With a little effort, you can improve any home office environment with some of the tips I’ve discovered.