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Hypervisor Type 1 vs Type 2

Hypervisor Type 1 vs Type 2: What’s the Key Difference?

If you’re new to virtualization, this question comes up fast. What is the key difference between a Hypervisor Type 1 vs Type 2?

Proxmox VMware Tools

Proxmox VMware Tools – How to Install VirtIO Drivers and QEMU Guest Agent

If you’ve just migrated from VMware to Proxmox, you might be wondering what to install instead of VMware Tools. In VMware ESXi, this package is essential because it includes both drivers and a guest agent that improve performance and integration. While you cannot directly install VMware Tools in Proxmox, you can achieve similar functionality by installing VirtIO drivers and the QEMU Guest Agent, which together provide the features you get when you install VMware Tools on a VMware guest OS.

Best Server for Home Lab

Best Server for Home Lab 2026: Rack, Tower & Refurbished Options Compared

A home lab is great for getting hands-on experience with different technologies. It is the ideal setup for testing products or configurations in a quiet environment.