How should I make Docker storage resilient to server failure?
I run Docker on Ubuntu while keeping large files such as photos on a redundant NAS through NFS. However, application data and databases, including the Immich database, currently…
Proxmox
What’s a Practical Way to Automate VM Provisioning with NetBox, Proxmox, Terraform, and Ansible?
I'm trying to design a simple self-service workflow for creating VMs across several Proxmox clusters and servers. At the moment, I manually start a GitLab pipeline, enter Terraform…
What Linux host and virtualization setup should I use for a small home lab?
I'm learning Linux and want to turn a mini PC into a small virtualization lab. I'll mostly practice inside virtual machines and may eventually try building Linux From…
FSLogix sessions feel sluggish on Server 2025 despite healthy resource metrics
We're running three RDS session hosts with FSLogix profiles stored on an SMB share. Each host runs Windows Server 2025 with 20 vCPUs and 96 GB of RAM,…
FSLogix sessions feel sluggish on Server 2025 despite healthy resource metrics
We're running three Windows Server 2025 RDS session hosts with FSLogix profiles stored on an SMB share. Each host has 20 vCPUs, 96 GB of RAM, and around…
Can I Learn Linux, Networking, and Kubernetes Using VMs Instead of Multiple Physical Nodes?
There's common advice that anyone trying to learn Linux, DevOps, or SRE should build a homelab with as many physical nodes as possible. However, hardware is expensive, and…
Is ECC memory worth it for a small business Proxmox server?
I'm putting together a compact, energy-efficient server for a 20-person office. It would run Proxmox with three Ubuntu virtual machines: Samba-based directory and file services, management and security…
Is non-ECC memory safe for a small always-on business server?
I'm planning a compact, energy-efficient server for a 20-person office. It would run Proxmox with three Ubuntu virtual machines: Samba-based directory services, management and security tools, and several…
Why is Docker using 95% of my VM’s disk when the VM has 150 GB?
I set up an Ubuntu Server VM with Docker managed through Portainer. The virtual disk is about 150 GB, but the root filesystem containing /var/lib/docker is only 15…
What production-grade homelab architectures can run on 4 vCPUs and 12 GB of RAM?
I have a bare-metal Proxmox host with 4 vCPUs and 12 GB of DDR3 RAM. I want to build practical, production-style homelab environments rather than just running simple…
What production-grade homelab architectures can run on Proxmox with 12 GB RAM and 4 vCPUs?
I have a Proxmox bare-metal host with 12 GB of DDR3 memory and 4 virtual CPU cores available. I want practical, production-style homelab projects rather than basic examples.…
What’s the Best Way to Remotely Recover Headless Windows 10 PCs?
I have several HP Mini PCs running Windows 10 Pro at remote locations without monitors or keyboards. They're difficult to access physically, so I added smart plugs to…
How Should I Handle an IT Environment Built on Outdated, Unlicensed Systems?
I just started an IT role at a dealership and discovered an extremely fragile environment. There are roughly 60 workstations, ranging from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, along…
Lenovo M720q Reboots During Proxmox and Debian Installation
I'm trying to install Proxmox 8 on a Lenovo M720q with an i3-9100T, 16 GB of RAM, a 256 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe drive running firmware…
Proxmox and Debian Installation Reboot During Setup on Lenovo M720q
I'm trying to install Proxmox VE 8 on a Lenovo M720q with an i3-9100T, 16 GB of RAM, a 256 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe drive (firmware…
Is ESXi still worth learning, and how can I safely run a nested lab?
I'm building my virtualization skills and am trying to decide whether ESXi is still worth prioritizing after the recent licensing and ownership changes, or whether I should focus…
What’s the best way to manage VMs and containers across 37 remote locations?
I manage 37 locations, most of them using small-form-factor PCs and running local workloads such as point-of-sale systems, inventory management, CCTV, guest Wi‑Fi, and print services. Some sites…
How would you build a realistic Kubernetes homelab for learning?
I've learned the Kubernetes and Helm basics and want to build a home lab that teaches me the kinds of workflows I may encounter professionally. I have three…
What’s the best way to manage VMs and containers across 37 remote locations?
I'm responsible for 37 locations, most of which use small mini-PC-based setups. Each site runs local workloads such as POS systems, inventory management, CCTV, guest Wi‑Fi, print services,…
Is ESXi still worth learning, and how can I safely build a nested virtualization lab?
I'm building my virtualization skills and deciding whether to prioritize VMware ESXi or focus on alternatives such as Proxmox, KVM, or Hyper-V. With VMware's licensing changes and many…