How to Back Up and Restore Proxmox VMs
Back up and restore Proxmox VMs with vzdump: snapshot vs suspend vs stop modes, scheduled jobs, storage targets, restoring to a new VMID, and retention rules.
Sysadmin Desk Jul 7, 2026 9 min read
Proxmox VE
5 guides
Build and run Proxmox VE — installation, VMs and LXC containers, networking and bridges, ZFS and storage, clustering and HA, backups, and migrating from VMware.
Proxmox LVM vs LVM-Thin vs ZFS: Which Storage Should You Use?
Compare Proxmox storage options: LVM, LVM-Thin, and ZFS. How each handles thin provisioning, snapshots, RAM/ARC use, and performance, plus which to pick for your setup.
Sysadmin Desk Jun 29, 2026 7 min read
How to Configure the Proxmox Network Bridge vmbr0
Understand and configure vmbr0, the Proxmox Linux bridge: how it works, editing /etc/network/interfaces, attaching VMs, adding a second bridge, and fixing no-internet issues.
Sysadmin Desk Jun 22, 2026 8 min read
Pillar Guide
Proxmox VE vs VMware ESXi: Which One Should You Use?
An honest Proxmox VE vs VMware ESXi comparison after the Broadcom changes: licensing and cost, features, clustering, backup, hardware support, and who each one fits.
Sysadmin Desk Jun 15, 2026 7 min read
Pillar Guide
How to Install Proxmox VE on a Bare Metal Server
Install Proxmox VE on a physical server from scratch: write the ISO to USB, boot the installer, pick ext4 or ZFS, set the network, and reach the web GUI on port 8006.
Sysadmin Desk Jun 8, 2026 10 min read