How to Configure ZFS Storage in Proxmox VE
Set up ZFS storage in Proxmox VE: create a pool with the right RAID level, add it as storage, tune ARC and compression, and run scrubs and snapshots.
Sysadmin Desk Oct 26, 2026 8 min read
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VMware Workstation vs VirtualBox: Which One Should You Use?
VMware Workstation or VirtualBox for desktop VMs? Compare performance, features, cost, snapshots, guest support, and Hyper-V coexistence to pick the right one.
Sysadmin Desk Oct 11, 2026 7 min read
How to Back Up VMware ESXi Virtual Machines
Back up ESXi VMs the right way: why free ESXi blocks most backup tools, how snapshot-based backups work, ghettoVCB and OVF export, and why snapshots aren't backups.
Sysadmin Desk Aug 13, 2026 10 min read
How to Fix the Proxmox Local-LVM Full Issue
Fix a full Proxmox local-lvm: see why the thin pool fills, check usage with lvs and df, delete unused disks and snapshots, move storage, and stop it recurring.
Sysadmin Desk Jul 21, 2026 10 min read
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
VMware Snapshots Explained: Why They Are Not Backups
How VMware snapshots and delta disks really work, why they grow and slow your VMs, the 72-hour rule, and why a snapshot is not a backup. Practical guidance.
Sysadmin Desk Jun 21, 2026 7 min read