Proxmox VE 9 is based on Debian 13 (Trixie) and introduces a newer kernel, updated LXC, QEMU and improved virtualization stack. This guide presents a simplified and automated method to install Proxmox VE 9 on a clean Debian 13 system using two installation scripts. The method follows the same approach as my previous Proxmox 8 […]
Proxmox VM Auto-Upgrade Script (qm + vzdump) with Network Tests and Auto-Restore This article describes a simple (but effective) automation script for Proxmox VE that: Where to download the script You can download the script directly from my website: soban.pl/bash/upgrade_proxmox_qm.sh Required folders Before you run anything, create two folders for scripts and logs: Install the […]
Introduction Proxmox VE 9.0 (based on Debian 13 “Trixie”) has been released, and it brings updated packages, a new kernel, and improved stability. This guide will walk you through the in-place upgrade from Proxmox VE 8.4.x (Debian 12 “Bookworm”) to Proxmox VE 9.0. The process will be automated using a ready-made upgrade script that: Download […]
Ever wondered how to streamline the management and monitoring of virtual machines in your Proxmox environment? QEMU Guest Agent is a game-changer, offering tools that significantly enhance the way you interact with virtual systems. Let’s dive into how this tool can transform your setup. What Makes QEMU Guest Agent Indispensable? Setting Up QEMU Guest Agent […]
Managing Proxmox clusters can sometimes present technical difficulties, such as inconsistencies in cluster configuration or issues with restoring LXC containers. Finding and resolving these issues is crucial for maintaining the stability and performance of the virtualization environment. In this article, I present a detailed guide on how to diagnose and resolve an issue with an […]
Introduction Managing SWAP memory is a key element in administering Linux operating systems, especially in virtualization environments like Proxmox. SWAP acts as “virtual memory” that can be used when the system’s physical RAM is full. In this article, we will show how to increase SWAP space on a Proxmox server, using the lvresize tool to […]
In today’s world, where data is becoming increasingly valuable, proper backup management is crucial for the security of information systems. In this article, I present an effective way to automate the backup of key configuration files in Proxmox-based systems using a simple bash script and Crontab configuration. Bash Script for Backup of the /etc Directory […]
Proxmox VE is a comprehensive, open-source server management platform that seamlessly integrates KVM hypervisor and LXC containers. Today, we present a streamlined process for installing Proxmox VE 8 on Debian 12 Bookworm, based on the official guidance from the Proxmox VE Installation Guide. Prerequisites Installation Scripts We’ve divided the installation into two scripts. The first […]
This script helps to notify me by e-mail about the condition of the disk. Remember to indicate the disk accordingly – in this case it is “/dev/sda” and change the e-mail address from “soban@soban.pl” to your own. Save the script in “/root/checkbadsector.sh“: You can also download it from https://soban.pl/bash/checkbadsector.sh: Remember to grant permission to perform […]
This script send you e-mail notification about new updates: You can download the script from: You should set the correct e-mail address in the script, for now it is soban@soban.plNotification it’s looks something like that: Should the script be executed: Also added to the crontab, every day to extend a new update: Remember don’t to […]
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