Optimized Proxmox Backup: Local Windows Share & Backblaze

For an efficient Proxmox server backup setup, I plan to utilize four 500GB solid-state drives (SSDs) to ensure robust storage performance. I will configure a Windows share on my Windows 10 PC, which will host ISO files and backups. This approach allows me to offload backup storage from the Proxmox server itself, optimizing its available space. Additionally, all backups will be automatically synced to my Backblaze account, providing a reliable offsite backup solution. ...

July 16, 2022 · 1 min · 139 words · Chris Allen

Upgrading Proxmox with 4x 500GB SSDs and ZFS

Quick Update: New SSDs for Proxmox Server I’ve recently purchased four 500GB solid-state drives from Amazon, and I’m excited to integrate them into my Proxmox server setup. These drives will be configured with the ZFS file system, where two drives will be striped and mirrored, providing a robust and efficient storage solution. This setup will give me just under 1TB of total storage for Proxmox. In the future, I plan to expand this setup by adding more drives to my new Proxmox server. Additionally, I’m considering making a quick video tutorial on migrating my Proxmox server from its current case to a new 1U rackmount case. ...

July 12, 2022 · 1 min · 159 words · Chris Allen