virtualization Archives

Headless KVM/QEMU Virtualization with Virsh: CLI Virtual Machines and Bridged Networking

October 18, 2026

Deploy lean, headless KVM/QEMU virtual machines on Linux using virsh. Master command-line provisioning, bridge networking, live resource scaling, and serial console troubleshooting.

HomeLab

How to Run OpenWrt as a Virtual Router on Proxmox VE: VLAN Routing and Network Hardening

October 14, 2026

Learn how to build a high-performance virtual router on Proxmox VE using OpenWrt. This technical guide covers VLAN-aware Linux bridge configurations, minimal resource provisioning, and firewall isolation for your homelab.

Networking

How to Install and Configure MikroTik CHR on Proxmox VE for Your Network Lab

October 11, 2026

Build a robust virtual routing layer inside Proxmox VE using MikroTik Cloud Hosted Router (CHR). This hands-on guide details how to import the RAW disk image via CLI, structure isolated lab bridges, and configure baseline NAT routing.

HomeLab

Install and Configure Proxmox Backup Server (PBS): Deduplication & Encryption Guide

October 3, 2026

Learn how to install and configure Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) to cut backup windows and storage costs with chunk deduplication, client-side encryption, and QEMU dirty-bitmap tracking.

HomeLab

Proxmox 2-Node High Availability: Using a Raspberry Pi as a Quorum Device

September 23, 2026

Turn your 2-node Proxmox lab into a resilient HA cluster. Use a Raspberry Pi as a QDevice to prevent split-brain issues and keep your VMs running during a failure.

HomeLab

How to Partition Your GPU on Proxmox: Share One NVIDIA Card with Multiple VMs

August 14, 2026

Maximize your hardware by splitting a single NVIDIA GPU into multiple virtual instances. This guide shows you how to use vGPU on Proxmox for Windows and AI workloads.

HomeLab

Old Gear, New Life: A 6-Month Review of My Proxmox HomeLab Cluster

May 24, 2026

I spent six months running a Proxmox cluster on repurposed Dell Optiplex micros. Here is the hardware audit, the configuration tweaks, and the monitoring tools that keep it running 24/7.

Networking

SR-IOV on Linux: Slashing Latency and Reclaiming CPU for Virtual Workloads

May 23, 2026

Tired of network latency in your VMs? Learn how to configure SR-IOV on Linux to bypass the kernel, reduce CPU overhead, and achieve near-native networking speeds.

HomeLab

Running VMs on Kubernetes: A Guide to Installing KubeVirt in Your HomeLab

May 17, 2026

Consolidate your HomeLab by running VMs directly on Kubernetes. This guide walks through KubeVirt installation, CDI image management, and performance tuning for a unified infrastructure.

HomeLab

Proxmox SDN Guide: Build Complex Virtual Networks Without the Hardware Headache

May 16, 2026

Ditch the messy cables and expensive managed switches. This guide shows you how to master Proxmox SDN to build automated, isolated, and scalable virtual networks for your HomeLab.