I’m currently improving the backup strategy for my VM infrastructure running on Proxmox VE. My dedicated server in Helsinki runs Proxmox VE, while my Proxmox Backup Server is running in my homelab. What I really like is that you can easily connect both environments over a Layer 3 network connection, even when they are located…
I think I may have found a small hint inside Ubiquiti Design Center about a possible new 24U rack from Ubiquiti and honestly, I really hope it becomes real soon. Right now, my current rack is simply too small for my growing homelab and networking setup. Over the last few years, the UniFi ecosystem has grown a lot, and…
I’ve been a big fan of MINISFORUM ever since I started using the MINISFORUM MS-01 in my Proxmox VE cluster. The MS-01 has been a great platform for virtualization and homelab projects, especially because of the 2x SFP+ 10Gb ports. High-speed networking makes a huge difference when working with virtual machines, containers, and storage traffic….
I ran into a common issue today in Proxmox VE. I gave one of my virtual machines a disk that was too small. Luckily, expanding the storage was very straightforward. First, I increased the virtual disk size using the Resize Disk option inside Proxmox. After that, I logged into the VM and extended the partition…
I want to highlight an issue many users are running into with PPPoE on KPN fiber connections. Right now, PPPoE is limiting the actual speeds we can achieve. Even with capable hardware, it’s difficult to reach the full bandwidth that is being delivered by the ISP. In my case, I’m not getting the speeds I…
Running into a classic homelab / cluster problem lately… My NVMe storage is completely full, which means I can’t migrate my VMs to another node in the cluster. Normally not a big deal until you need to reboot after a kernel update 😅 Right now, that’s exactly the situation: I should restart my Proxmox nodes,…
We need to have a quick word 😉 I’m running a homelab and using your gear daily, and I really like it. But I’m missing one thing: a server rack that is higher than 12U for home use. 42U? That’s just too high for most homelabs. It quickly becomes overkill in a home setup. What…
Did you know that if you’re using LVM partitions in your Proxmox cluster, resizing your swap space is actually super straightforward? Instead of rebuilding or migrating anything, you can simply expand your swap volume on the fly and bring it back online in just a few commands. Here’s how it works: swapoff -alvresize -L +2G…
If you’re hosting services at home like Home Assistant, a media server, or a private cloud it’s often useful to know your current public IP address. Instead of logging into your router or using a browser, just run this in your terminal: curl https://ipinfo.io/ip Do you use small commands like this in your homelab?
My name is Marcel and I live in the Netherlands. I thought it was time to start a blog about my tech life. This has been on my to-do list for a long time. I am a tech nerd by young age. System administration has been my hobby since I was young. I really enjoy…
