Virtualization for IT Pros & Home Lab Enthusiasts

Proxmox and VMware — Virtualization Made Practical

Your go-to resource for smarter virtualization, offering hands-on tutorials, in-depth reviews, and real-world optimization tips. We help you navigate Proxmox, VMware, and other platforms with practical examples and best practices. Whether you’re new to virtualization or an experienced admin, you’ll find strategies to improve efficiency and scalability.

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Clear, step-by-step virtualization tutorials for IT pros and home lab builders

From setting up Proxmox clusters to fine-tuning VMware environments—my guides help you avoid common pitfalls and get things running right the first time. Whether you’re building a home lab or managing production systems, you’ll find practical solutions to virtualization challenges.

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Do you want to unlock the full potential of your ESXi environment by implementing a flawless Virtual LAN (VLAN) setup?
Are you looking to take control of your data with a private cloud solution but need help figuring out where to start? Setting up NextCloud on Proxmox using Ubuntu 22.04 could be the perfect solution, offering robust functionality without the
Proxmox surprised us just before Easter 2024 by releasing a new import wizard to convert VMs to VMware to Proxmox. The new wizard is available from the WebGuI, making the conversion process much easier and straightforward.
Diving into the world of Proxmox to configure VLANs? You're in the right place. Whether setting up a virtual lab, enhancing security, or streamlining network performance, understanding how to manage VLANs in Proxmox effectively is key. This article will walk
Setting up a server can sometimes feel like navigating through a maze, especially when faced with the containers vs. VMs dilemma. Are you struggling to decide between Proxmox Containers and VMs for your server setup? You're not alone. Going down
This article tells you how to convert a Proxmox VM to VMware in 3 steps (Proxmox to VMware)[SK1] . You convert the virtual disk and not the whole virtual machine. You should have some basic knowledge about SSH and Linux
This guide will tackle increasing your VM disk space in Proxmox. It's easier than you think, and I'll walk you through every step. So, let's get your VMs the room they need to breathe and grow!
Hey, are you stuck deciding between Proxmox Ceph and ZFS? Well, you're not alone. Let's look at both closely and see which suits your needs best.
In the vast realm of virtualization, Proxmox VE stands out as a robust, open-source solution that many IT professionals and hobbyists alike have come to rely on. But beneath its user-friendly interface lies every Proxmox user's crucial decision: choosing the
Are you looking for an inexpensive ESXi host for a small environment or homelab? You need look no further than the Supermicro barebone E300-9D. It's a beautiful small computer which offers all the features you need in an ESXi host.