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One of the standout new features in Veeam Backup & Replication 12.2 is the addition of native, agentless Proxmox backup. This means you no longer need to install agents inside your guest virtual machines to back them up in Proxmox. The backup experience for Proxmox is quite similar to what...

Mounting your NAS storage in Proxmox is an excellent way to expand your Proxmox VE server's storage capacity for tasks such as storing ISO images, running virtual machines, and more. Here's a useful guide on how to mount Synology Drive in Proxmox using NFS. Configure your Synology NAS for Proxmox...

Proxmox has seen significant growth in 2024, attracting interest from home lab enthusiasts, SMBs, and enterprise environments, especially in light of the fallout from VMware's acquisition by Broadcom. With each new release, Proxmox continues to roll out innovative features, aggressively targeting those seeking virtualization alternatives or considering a migration from...

As more people adopt Proxmox for their home labs or even production environments, you might be curious about the options for running Kubernetes on it. How can Kubernetes be set up with Proxmox? There are several ways to configure a Kubernetes deployment in Proxmox. Let’s explore the key Proxmox Kubernetes...

Proxmox has launched an exciting new project called Proxmox DataCenter Manager. This tool is designed to provide administrators with a centralized view of all their Proxmox VE server nodes and clusters. It also allows for basic operations to be performed from a single, unified console. Let's explore how to download...

IntroductionWhat is vCenter Server File-Based Backup?Why is File-Based Backup important?Prerequisites for Backup and RestoreHow to Configure File-Based BackupPerforming a BackupRestoring vCenter Server from BackupBest Practices for vCenter Backup and RestoreCommon Issues and Troubleshooting TipsConclusion Backing up your VMware vCenter Server is crucial for maintaining the stability and resilience of your...

IntroductionWhat is vCenter High Availability (vCenter HA)?Why implement vCenter HA?Key BenefitsvCenter HA Architecture OverviewActive NodePassive NodeWitness NodePrerequisites for Setting Up vCenter HAConfigure vCenter High AvailabilityConclusion Introduction vCenter High Availability (vCenter HA) is a critical component for ensuring the continuous availability of your VMware environment. VMware's vCenter High Availability (vCenter HA)...

Introduction to VMware vCenter Enhanced Linked ModeKey Benefits of Enhanced Linked ModePrerequisites for Setting Up Enhanced Linked Mode1. vCenter Server Version Compatibility2. Single Sign-On (SSO) Domain Membership3. Platform Services Controller (PSC)4. Network Requirements5. Time Synchronization6. Administrative Privileges7. Resource Allocation8. Backup Configuration9. LicensingStep-by-Step Lab Tutorial1. Configuring vCenter Servers2. Enabling Enhanced Linked...

Introduction Virtual Machine (VM) configuration maximums are key limits and specifications that help define the capacity and performance of a virtual machine in a VMware environment. These maximums are essential for understanding how far you can push your VM configurations while maintaining optimal performance and stability. In this guide, we’ll...

Introduction Managing virtual machine (VM) templates effectively is a crucial part of streamlining your IT infrastructure, especially in a virtualized environment such as VMware vSphere. VM templates in a content library allow you to store, deploy, and manage standardized VM configurations for quicker provisioning. This blog post will guide you...