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
#Virtualization
6 guides
How to Install Docker Desktop on Windows 10 and Windows 11
Install Docker Desktop on Windows 10 or 11 with the WSL2 backend: enable virtualization, run the installer, verify, and fix the common setup errors.
Sysadmin Desk Jul 5, 2026 8 min read
Run Linux Command-Line Tools on Windows Without a VM
Run Linux command-line tools on Windows without a virtual machine using WSL. Install with apt, work on your Windows files, and use free tools locally — no uploads.
MCSA Guru Team Jun 28, 2026 4 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