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Automating Proxmox VE with Python: Stop Wasting Time on Manual Clicks

By admin July 19, 2026

Automating Proxmox VE with Python saves you hours of manual clicking. A detailed guide on cloning VMs, managing snapshots, and monitoring resources automatically.

Virtualization

Configuring Intel GVT-g on Proxmox VE: Sharing Your iGPU Across Multiple VMs Simultaneously

By admin July 13, 2026

Put your existing Intel iGPU to work by splitting it into multiple virtual vGPUs with GVT-g, running simultaneously across multiple VMs in Proxmox VE. This guide covers the full process: enabling kernel parameters, creating mediated devices, assigning them to VMs, and real-world monitoring — the result: Jellyfin transcodes 4K H.265 at just 15% CPU instead of 100%.

Virtualization

Deploy a VyOS Virtual Router on Proxmox/KVM: Firewall, NAT, and Site-to-Site VPN from A to Z

By admin June 20, 2026

A hands-on guide to deploying a VyOS virtual router on Proxmox or KVM, covering stateful zone-based firewall, NAT masquerade, port forwarding, and IPsec IKEv2 Site-to-Site VPN. Follows a practical workflow from installation to a production-ready lab network.

Virtualization

Creating a Windows VM Template on Proxmox with Sysprep and VirtIO Drivers: Clone VMs in Minutes

By admin June 13, 2026

A step-by-step guide to creating a Windows VM Template on Proxmox VE with VirtIO Drivers and Sysprep — from optimal VM configuration to batch deployment automation via the Python API. Includes real-world tips from homelab use: pre-sysprep snapshots, template versioning, and how to avoid duplicate SID issues when cloning.

Virtualization

Nutanix Community Edition (CE) Installation Guide: Building a Professional HCI Lab

By admin May 19, 2026

The most detailed guide for Nutanix Community Edition (CE) installation. Learn about optimal hardware configurations and how to fix common HCI Lab errors.

VMware

Building Custom VMware ESXi ISOs: The Ultimate Fix for Missing NIC and NVMe Drivers

By admin May 9, 2026

Learn how to build custom VMware ESXi ISOs to integrate Realtek and Intel I225-V network drivers. The perfect solution for HomeLabs on Mini PCs and NUCs not officially supported by VMware.

Virtualization

Splitting GPUs with NVIDIA vGPU on Proxmox: Resource Optimization for Homelab and AI

By admin May 4, 2026

A detailed guide on setting up NVIDIA vGPU on Proxmox VE to partition GPU power for multiple virtual machines. An ideal solution for AI/ML and VDI to save on hardware costs.

Virtualization

Memory Ballooning and KSM on KVM/Proxmox: Optimize RAM to Run More Virtual Machines

By admin May 1, 2026

Memory Ballooning and KSM (Kernel Same-page Merging) are two RAM optimization techniques that let you run more VMs on the same hardware without upgrading your server. This guide covers practical configuration on KVM/Proxmox with a real-world comparison of the trade-offs for each approach.

Virtualization

USB Passthrough on KVM and Proxmox: Connecting Security Dongles, Cameras, and 3G Modems to Virtual Machines

By admin May 1, 2026

A guide to configuring USB Passthrough on KVM and Proxmox to pass security dongles, 3G modems, and USB cameras directly into virtual machines. Covers virsh XML configuration, Proxmox Web UI, permission error handling, and an auto-attach script.

Virtualization

Configuring Virtual Firewall and Routing with OPNsense/pfSense in KVM/Proxmox: Building a Secure Virtual Network System

By admin March 24, 2026

Don't let 2 AM network alerts wake you up anymore! Learn how to deploy OPNsense or pfSense as a virtual firewall and router in a KVM/Proxmox environment to enhance security, segment networks effectively, and gain detailed control over data flow for your virtual machines.