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....

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

Exciting Upgrades: Syncthing Tutorial, Hugo Migration, New Gear

Exciting Updates: New Projects and Recent Purchases I’ve been incredibly busy with work and personal commitments recently, which has limited my time for YouTube and managing my websites. However, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve managed to release a few new videos on my computer hacking 101. Looking ahead, I’ll be dedicating the next two weeks to focusing on some exciting projects. Upcoming Projects and Video Content Comprehensive Syncthing Tutorial One of my major upcoming projects is a comprehensive Syncthing tutorial....

June 15, 2022 · 2 min · 330 words · Chris Allen

Updating Tech Plans: Delaying pfSense on Proxmox, New Content

I am currently planning to delay the installation of pfSense on my Proxmox server. Instead, I will focus on enhancing my website and working on the YouTube videos I have been creating. You can check out my work at Computer Hacking 101. In the meantime, I am considering installing pfSense on another system. I have a few computers that I might use for this purpose. I am still undecided on whether to install pfSense directly on bare metal or to first install Proxmox and then set up pfSense within Proxmox....

December 21, 2021 · 1 min · 104 words · Chris Allen

Upgrading Network: Adding 4-Port Ethernet Card to Proxmox

Introduction I’ve recently made a significant upgrade to my home network by purchasing a 4-port Ethernet card on eBay. This new addition will be a game changer for my Proxmox server setup, allowing me to better manage and optimize my network infrastructure. Why a 4-Port Ethernet Card? Adding a 4-port Ethernet card to my Proxmox server provides several benefits: Enhanced Network Management: With four Ethernet ports, I can manage multiple network interfaces more effectively....

December 18, 2021 · 2 min · 322 words · Chris Allen