Best of Proxmox — 2024

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    What Self-Hosted Apps can you not live Without in 2024?

    A review of essential self-hosted applications being used in 2024, including tools like Proxmox, Portainer, Homepage, Bookstack, and more. Hardware like Intel NUCs is employed for hosting, while apps such as ShareX, Nexterm, and Grafana offer various functionalities from file sharing to server control and system metrics monitoring. The post also dives into tools for personal organization and media management such as Usememos, Audiobookshelf, and Ghost for blogging.

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    10 projects I host on my Proxmox home lab

    Self-hosted apps on Proxmox provide greater privacy and control over data. Proxmox supports various projects like Home Assistant, CasaOS, and ZoneMinder for home labs. Tools like Grafana, Pi-hole, and Pi.Alert enhance security and monitoring. The post lists ten projects, including Home Assistant, TrueNAS Scale, and Code Server, illustrating the versatility and utility of Proxmox for personal and advanced users.

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    Why I still self host my servers (and what I've recently learned)

    The post discusses the author's experience with self-hosting a range of services using a Proxmox cluster, Mikrotik networking equipment, and external VPS. The author values independence and the learning opportunities that self-hosting provides. He recounts troubleshooting various issues including power outages, redundant DNS, hardware failures, and VPS downtime. The author concludes that self-hosting improves your technical skills and offers autonomy from corporate control.

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    My Homelab Journey

    Starting a homelab can provide hands-on experience with various technologies. It's crucial to plan your homelab carefully to avoid unnecessary expenses. Key hardware choices include cost-effective and upgradable options like old prebuilt machines and single-board devices. For operating systems, Proxmox for virtualization, TrueNAS Scale for NAS, and Docker for containerization are excellent choices. Essential software includes virtualization and networking tools, security solutions, development frameworks, automation tools, and monitoring systems. Documenting your setup is vital for troubleshooting and future upgrades. Start small and scale up as your needs evolve.

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    Automate your Proxmox Homelab with Proxmox VE Helper Scripts

    Proxmox VE Helper Scripts can significantly streamline the process of setting up and deploying applications in a homelab environment. These scripts, which have garnered over 12,000 stars on GitHub, allow users to quickly install nearly 200 different apps and tools with simple bash commands. They offer both default and customizable setup options for creating Linux containers or virtual machines, saving considerable setup time.

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    Talos Kubernetes on Proxmox using OpenTofu

    Talos is an immutable operating system designed to run Kubernetes, providing an out-of-the-box Kubernetes installation with a smaller attack surface and easier maintenance. This guide explains how to bootstrap and upgrade a multi-node Talos cluster running VMs on Proxmox, using OpenTofu/Terraform and following IaC principles. The setup includes configuring Talos and Proxmox, using Cilium for enhanced networking, leveraging the Proxmox CSI plugin for volume provisioning, and optionally using Intel iGPU for video support. It also covers advanced configurations like setting up Sealed Secrets for secure secret management and customising Talos images with Talos Linux Image Factory.

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