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How to Use libvirt to Manage KVM Virtual Machines from the Command Line (virsh)

By admin March 6, 2026

A complete virsh reference — the libvirt CLI tool for managing KVM virtual machines on Linux. Covers creating VMs, snapshots, cloning, monitoring, and debugging frozen VMs in the middle of the night. A practical guide for admins working without a GUI.

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How to Install and Configure Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) for Automated VM Backups

By admin March 3, 2026

A step-by-step guide to setting up Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) for automated VM backups on Proxmox VE. Covers installation, creating a datastore, scheduling backup jobs, configuring prune policies, and restoring VMs — based on real-world experience running a 12-VM homelab.

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KVM vs VirtualBox vs VMware: Choosing the Right Hypervisor for Your Use Case

By admin March 2, 2026

A comparison of KVM, VirtualBox, and VMware based on real benchmark performance, snapshots, networking, and guest integration — helping you choose the right hypervisor for each scenario: homelab, development, or production server.

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KVM Installation and Usage Guide on Ubuntu: From Zero to Your First Virtual Machine

By admin March 1, 2026

KVM is a hypervisor built into the Linux kernel, offering better performance than VirtualBox and remaining stable after kernel updates. This guide covers installing KVM on Ubuntu, creating VMs from ISO using virt-install, and managing VMs daily with virsh — suitable for both servers and desktops.

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Configuring Network Bridge and TAP Interface for KVM on Linux — Hands-On from the Homelab

By admin March 1, 2026

A guide to configuring a network bridge (br0) and TAP interface for KVM virtual machines on Linux — from concept to hands-on practice with Netplan and libvirt. VMs get a real IP on the LAN, connecting directly like a physical machine, no NAT involved.

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How to Use Vagrant for a Consistent Dev Environment — No More ‘Works on My Machine’

By admin March 1, 2026

Vagrant standardizes dev environments with a Vagrantfile committed to git — putting an end to the 'works on my machine' problem. This article compares manual VMs, Docker, and Vagrant, analyzes when to use each, and provides a step-by-step setup guide from a single VM to a multi-machine production simulation.