Proxmox Virtualization & Hypervisor

Build enterprise-grade self-hosted infrastructure with Proxmox VE. Open-source virtualization platform for LXC containers and VMs with enterprise features.

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Why Proxmox VE?

Open-source virtualization with enterprise features

LXC + KVM

Run both lightweight LXC containers and full VMs on the same platform. LXC-first strategy for efficiency, VMs when needed.

Web-Based Management

Full-featured web UI for managing VMs, containers, storage, networking, backups, and clusters—no CLI required.

Built-in Backup

Proxmox Backup Server integration for efficient, deduplicated backups. Schedule backups, test restores, manage retention.

High Availability

Built-in clustering and HA. Automatic VM/container migration on node failure. Enterprise-grade reliability.

Storage Flexibility

Support for local storage, NFS, Ceph, ZFS, and more. Mix storage types, optimize for your use case.

Open Source

No licensing fees, full source access, active community. Enterprise support available if needed.

Proxmox vs Alternatives

vs VMware: No licensing costs, LXC support, built-in backup, web UI included
vs Hyper-V: Cross-platform, better LXC support, more flexible storage options
vs XCP-ng: Better web UI, LXC containers, more active development
vs KVM/libvirt: Better management UI, built-in backup, easier clustering

Deployment Patterns

Single-Node:

Homelab/SMB deployments
LXC-first strategy
Bridge networking
Local storage + NFS

Small Cluster:

2-3 node HA setup
Ceph or NFS shared storage
Automatic failover

Proxmox Setup Checklist

Essential configuration steps

Installation & Networking

Install Proxmox VE on bare metal
Configure network bridges (vmbr0, vmbr1)
Set up storage pools (local, NFS, Ceph)
Configure backup storage location
Enable Proxmox Backup Server integration

Security & Clustering

Set up high availability (HA) cluster (optional)
Configure firewall rules in Proxmox
Enable 2FA for Proxmox web interface
Set up SSH key authentication
Configure regular security updates

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