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KVM/Proxmox Benchmarking: Measure CPU, Disk, and Network Performance Like a Pro

By IT From Zero July 5, 2026

In-depth guide to KVM/Proxmox benchmarking. Use fio, sysbench, and iperf3 to measure IOPS, CPU, and Network performance to optimize VMs before going live.

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OpenNebula: The ‘Lifesaver’ for Centralized KVM and VMware Management in Private Cloud Systems

By IT From Zero July 5, 2026

Discover how to build a Private Cloud with OpenNebula. A detailed guide to installing on Ubuntu 22.04 for centralized KVM and VMware management to optimize enterprise IT infrastructure.

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Production-Ready KVM/QEMU Setup on CentOS Stream 9: Bridge Network, SELinux, and firewalld Done Right

By IT From Zero June 30, 2026

A default KVM setup is easy — but production requires more. This article focuses on three commonly overlooked areas: bridge networking with nmcli instead of the default NAT, proper SELinux context configuration instead of disabling it, and firewalld FORWARD rules to get VM traffic working. Includes remote Virt-Manager management over SSH and troubleshooting common errors.

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Managing KVM via Web with Kimchi and Wok: Lightweight, Smooth, and a True Virt-manager Alternative

By IT From Zero June 26, 2026

Forget Virt-manager! A detailed guide to installing Kimchi and Wok to manage KVM virtual machines directly from your browser — lightweight, smooth, and perfect for Linux servers.

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Configuring Looking Glass on KVM: The Ultimate Low-Latency Solution for GPU Passthrough

By IT From Zero June 22, 2026

Looking Glass is the ultimate solution for sharing a GPU between a Windows VM and a Linux host with sub-1ms latency using Inter-VM Shared Memory (IVSHMEM).

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

By IT From Zero 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.

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QEMU Guest Agent: Installation and Configuration on Linux/Windows for Consistent Snapshots and VM Monitoring

By IT From Zero June 20, 2026

QEMU Guest Agent (qemu-ga) is a daemon running inside the VM that freezes the filesystem before snapshots are taken, ensuring data consistency and preventing corruption on restore. This guide covers installation on Linux and Windows, configuration with KVM/libvirt and Proxmox, plus troubleshooting for common issues.

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Mastering virsh: Pro Tips for Managing KVM Virtual Machines via Command Line

By IT From Zero June 17, 2026

Learn how to use virsh for professional KVM virtual machine management. This guide covers everything from basic commands to advanced techniques like snapshots, cloning, and CPU Pinning.

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KVM/Proxmox Snapshot Management: Don’t Let the ‘Undo’ Button Become a Data Loss Disaster

By IT From Zero June 15, 2026

Managing KVM and Proxmox snapshots is more than just clicking a button. Learn how to use QEMU Guest Agent, handle snapshot chains, and optimize disk performance for 100% data safety.

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Deploy KVM ‘Lightning Fast’ with virt-install: Forget the GUI, CLI is King

By IT From Zero June 14, 2026

Learn how to use virt-install to deploy KVM virtual machines via the command line. A detailed guide from basic setup to automation with Cloud-init for Linux admins.