Proxmox Markdown Guide
Markdown is a text-to-HTML conversion tool for web writers. It allows you to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format, then convert it to structurally valid XHTML (or HTML). — John Gruber
Nalle
Since 1975, a HomeLab enthusiast. In IT 1970 →, 25y for Fortune 500 companies, rest as independent entrepreneur and senior consultant, IT and Management. Happily retired from IT 2011 and totally 2020.
Networking
UpSnap
Anyone who do remote work will have the need to start a remote machine at some point in their career. I'm using UpSnap in my Tailscale VM in Docker to perform WoL of some of the Servers. This VM is on an always on server and runs: Portainer, Tailscale and UpSnap.
Ricing
Rice PVE Login and Banner
If you want to show Copyright and other warning or display system information in the Login or Banner Page, you definitely can do it.
Build
Export/Import of ZFS Pools
Upgraded your server, but you need your old ZFS pools. How to import your olde files. Sometimes it's better to reinstall the Proxmox rather than trying to fix a broken system.
Networking
Tailscale – Remote Access
No open ports. Global access to your nodes.
Build
SUDO – Superuser do
Adding users to the sudo/doas/wheel group is a straightforward way to grant root-like access, especially in a multi-user environment where multiple users need administrative privileges. Is it wise – no, is it needed – sometimes. See also the Fail2ban section.
Tools
Ubuntu change Keyboard
If you set up an Ubuntu server with the default US keyboard, you might like to change to your local keyboard. This is a quick note on how to do it.
Docker
Secure Docker and Portainer
This post will show the use of the Docker Socket Proxy with Portainer. It allows controlled and secure automation while still maintaining security. It's a reverse proxy that allows you to control what Docker API endpoints can be accessed by Docker clients such as Portainer, DIUN and Watchtower.
Build
Proxmox Copy & Paste
How do you make "Copy and Paste" work in your VM.
Docker
Docker Swarm Mode
Container orchestration the easy way. Swarm mode is an advanced feature for container orchestration. Use Swarm mode if you intend to use Swarm as a production runtime environment. Docker Swarm mode is built into the Docker Engine. Docker Swarm mode is similar to K3s or even K8s, but it's lighter.
MyNewLab
Photon OS
Sometimes it's a better to have an easy-to-use system rather than one with everything. We need a secure VM and that's why we run Proton OS. Using the recommendations of the KSPP (Kernel Self-Protection Project), the Photon OS Linux Kernel is secure from the start.
Arcane – Docker Dashboard
My new favorite. A Modern Docker Management GUI with a clean, intuitive design. The GUI includes: real-time monitoring, container management, image management, network configuration, volume management and resource visualization and the list goes on ...