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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.
Backup
What if your servers don't work, Where is your data? When is it up again? You need to create a solid back-up strategy and stick to using it. You can and should refined the strategy on a regular basis. Basic rule is the 3-2-1 rule and the hardware to match.
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Proxmox LXC PBS
Proxmox Backup Server is flexible and can be installed on any device running Debian, a VM or a LXC. Here I show my Proxmox LXC setup. Having PBS on the PVE is making use of the large and fast SSD ZFS RAID 10 storage.
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Upgrade of PBS 3 to PBS 4
It starts to be that time again. Debian Trixie was released and as Proxmox follows Debian lead we can now upgrade our Proxmox Backup Server from version 3 → version 4
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Upgrade of PVE 8 to 9
It starts to be that time again. Debian Trixie was released and as Proxmox follows Debian lead we can now upgrade PVE 8 → PVE 9 and PBS 3 → PBS 4
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PVE Backup to a USB device
Some installations do not need or can afford a PBS. But as backups are the essential security you have for keeping your work safe from you and others, you may like this solution.
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TrueNAS VM PBS
Proxmox Backup Server is flexible and can be installed on any device running Debian, a VM or a LXC. Here I show my TrueNAS VM setup, as my main production has moved to my new TrueNAS CE box. Having PBS on the NAS is making use of the large and fast SAS ZFS RAID 10 storage.
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TrueNAS LXC PBS
Proxmox Backup Server is flexible and can be installed on any device running Debian, a VM or a LXC. Here I show my TrueNAS LXC setup, as my main production has moved to my new TrueNAS CE box. Having PBS on the NAS is making use of the large and fast SAS ZFS RAID 10 storage.
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Time Machine for MacBook's
Apple MacBook backups to a Docker based VM, `timemachine`. Adding the Samba share and then add the storage to your Time Machine as usual.
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Proxmox Backup Strategy
What if your servers don't work, Where is your data? When is it up again?You need to create a solid back-up strategy and stick to using it. You can and should refined the strategy on a regular basis. Basic rule is the 3-2-1 rule
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Franken or the Super Proxmox
How to install Proxmox VE and Proxmox Backup Server on the same server. This is for testing and home labs, not for production. #pve #pbs
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Proxmox Backup Server
Every system and every device needs backups! Proxmox Backup Server is a stunning Backup Server (later PBS). It's highly recommended and a great tool for automation of critical backups. The PBS makes use of the power of ZFS. You can also backup the Proxmox nodes.