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Configuring SR-IOV on Linux: Achieving Near Bare-Metal Network Performance for KVM Virtual Machines

By IT From Zero October 9, 2026

SR-IOV enables KVM virtual machines to communicate directly with physical network adapters, bypassing the hypervisor to achieve maximum throughput and microsecond latency. Here is a complete guide to setup and troubleshooting peak-hour packet drops in production.

Fedora

Comprehensive Guide to GPU Passthrough (VFIO/IOMMU) on Fedora Workstation

By IT From Zero October 5, 2026

A step-by-step guide to setting up GPU Passthrough (VFIO/IOMMU) on Fedora Workstation for Windows KVM/QEMU VMs, achieving over 97% of native GPU performance.

Virtualization

Rescue KVM/Proxmox VMs with libguestfs: Reset Root Password, Fix Boot Errors, and Recover Data Quickly

By IT From Zero October 3, 2026

Learn how to use the libguestfs tool suite on Linux to rescue KVM/Proxmox VMs: fix fstab errors, reset root passwords, and mount virtual disks to extract data with single commands.

Virtualization

Zero-Downtime KVM/Proxmox Live Migration: Dedicated Networks, ZSTD Compression, and Post-Copy

By IT From Zero October 3, 2026

A comprehensive guide to solving stalled Live Migrations in KVM and Proxmox VE. Learn how to configure dedicated networks, leverage ZSTD compression, and employ Post-copy for seamless VM migrations.

Virtualization

Mastering Virtual Machines (VMs) on Unraid: From Basic Configuration to Real-World Performance Optimization

By IT From Zero September 11, 2026

A-Z guide for configuring Virtual Machines (VMs) on Unraid. Learn how to optimize CPU Pinning, GPU Passthrough, and SSD Cache tips for maximum performance.

Virtualization

Configuring Serial Console for KVM and Proxmox: A ‘Lifeline’ When SSH Suddenly Drops

By IT From Zero September 7, 2026

Losing SSH access is a Sysadmin's nightmare. This guide shows you how to configure Serial Console for KVM and Proxmox to quickly access VMs for recovery and easily copy-paste commands.

Virtualization

Configuring vTPM 2.0 with swtpm on Proxmox and KVM: The Key to Enabling BitLocker for Virtual Machines

By IT From Zero September 5, 2026

A detailed guide on configuring vTPM 2.0 using swtpm on Proxmox VE and KVM. This solution ensures Windows 11 VMs run smoothly and enables BitLocker disk encryption.

Virtualization

Stopping the ‘Noisy Neighbor’: How to Effectively Limit Disk I/O on Proxmox & KVM

By IT From Zero September 4, 2026

Don't let a single virtual machine slow down your entire system. Learn how to limit IOPS and Bandwidth on Proxmox/KVM to eliminate the Noisy Neighbor problem for good.

Virtualization

Installing Proxmox VE on Raspberry Pi 5: Ultra Low-Cost ARM64 Home Lab with Debian Port

By IT From Zero September 3, 2026

A guide to installing Proxmox VE on Raspberry Pi 5 (ARM64) using Debian Bookworm as the base — no official ISO required. Build a low-cost virtualization home lab that consumes just 5–12W of power, capable of running LXC containers and ARM64 VMs for learning and testing.

Virtualization

Optimizing Windows on KVM/Proxmox: Achieve 99% Bare-Metal Performance

By IT From Zero August 31, 2026

Secrets to optimizing Windows VMs on Proxmox for 99% bare-metal performance. A detailed guide on VirtIO SCSI, CPU Host, io_uring, and QEMU Guest Agent based on real-world experience.