Install Proxmox on Mini PC + 3 Useful Tips 🪛
Proxmox is a free and awesome Hypervisor and a must have for a homelab enthusiast. Combined with a Mini PC, Proxmox can provide a powerful yet energy-efficient server for all typical homelab needs.
On mini-PC with multiple M.2 slots and enough RAM, one can leverage the reliability of ZFS file system in RAID1 mirror configuration.
In this video I will show you how to install Proxmox on a Mini PC with ZFS RAID1 reliability. So, if one disk fails, the other can help you continue without a hiccup.
At the end of the video, I will also share 3 simple tips that, in my opinion, every Proxmox user must know.
#proxmox #homelab #homeserver #security #zfs #raid #virtualization
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
1:59 Proxmox 8 ISO and USB Creation
3:40 Why ZFS RAID 1 Mirror?
4:31 Install Proxmox 8
9:23 Post Installation
11:20 Adding an Extra Disk as an EXT4 Directory
13:13 Tip 1: Enable Community Repo using GUI
14:09 Tip 2: Update Proxmox using GUI
15:10 Tip 3: Enable Multifactor Authentication using GUI
16:50 Closing Thoughts
VIDEO PLAYLISTS:
▶️ Proxmox Tutorials: • Proxmox Tutorials
RELEVANT LINKS:
🔗 • Rclone SMB Mount on Ubuntu/LXC - 💪The...
🔗https://www.smarthomebeginner.com/pro...
🔗 https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads/...
🔗 https://etcher.balena.io/
🔗 • Proxmox Web UI Behind Traefik Reverse...
MY PROXMOX HOST:
🖥️ Topton V700 Intel i7-13800H Mini PC with 64 GB RAM: https://www.smarthomebeginner.com/go/... (Affiliate Link)
🔗 Best Mini PC for Proxmox: https://www.smarthomebeginner.com/bes...
SUPPORT MY WORK:
🤝 https://www.smarthomebeginner.com/go/...
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
👋 https://www.smarthomebeginner.com/go/...
🌐 https://www.smarthomebeginner.com/
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles!
👥 Twitter: / anandslab
👥 Facebook: / anandslab
👥 Instagram: / anandslab_official