Hardware Assembly
Physical Build Guide
RAM installation, drive mounting, cable management, and BIOS/UEFI configuration for the homelab server.
Proxmox Installation
Proxmox VE Install & Post-Install Setup
ISO preparation, installation wizard, post-install steps: disabling enterprise repo, enabling community repo, and initial updates.
Initial Networking
Linux Bridge & Network Configuration
Configuring /etc/network/interfaces, creating Linux bridges for VMs, and setting up management IP.
Storage Setup
ZFS, LVM, and Directory Storage in Proxmox
Adding storage pools to Proxmox — ZFS datasets, LVM-thin for VMs, and directory storage for ISOs and backups.
First VM
Creating and Running Your First VM
Upload ISO, create VM, configure CPU/RAM/disk, install guest OS, and install QEMU Guest Agent.