Author: sysopmarcel
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54 Today
Today I turned 54. It feels like time moves faster every year. When I was younger, a year seemed to last forever. Now it feels like I blink, and another birthday is here. To be honest, I have never been someone who is very excited about birthdays. I do not need a big celebration. But taking…
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A big box arrived today… 📦
My new Ubiquiti Inc. UniFi UPS 2U is finally here! I’m currently rebuilding my server rack and upgrading some of the hardware. It’s always fun to spend time working on something you’re passionate about.The old CyberPower UPS will be going up for sale soon, as it’s time for an upgrade. UniFi hardware has been a pleasure…
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Proxmox Backup Server – Tip of the Day
Today I wanted to remove a datastore from my Proxmox Backup Server. I searched through the web interface but couldn’t find a remove option anywhere. After a bit of searching, I discovered that in the latest versions of Proxmox Backup Server, you can remove the datastore configuration from the Menu → Administration → Shell with the following command: proxmox-backup-manager datastore remove…
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From ClarkConnect to Kubernetes: My Homelab Challenge 🚀
I’m currently learning Kubernetes, and I have to say: it’s definitely next level technology! There is a lot to learn, but that’s exactly what makes it such an interesting challenge. I think Kubernetes is a beautiful technology, especially because it is so closely connected to Linux. I already have some Linux experience from my homelab…
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Proxmox Backup Server – Tip of the Day 💡
I’m currently improving the backup strategy for my VM infrastructure running on Proxmox VE. My dedicated server in Helsinki runs Proxmox VE, while my Proxmox Backup Server is running in my homelab. What I really like is that you can easily connect both environments over a Layer 3 network connection, even when they are located…
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Hi Ubiquiti Inc.,
I think I may have found a small hint inside Ubiquiti Design Center about a possible new 24U rack from Ubiquiti and honestly, I really hope it becomes real soon. Right now, my current rack is simply too small for my growing homelab and networking setup. Over the last few years, the UniFi ecosystem has grown a lot, and…
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Dear MINISFORUM,
I’ve been a big fan of MINISFORUM ever since I started using the MINISFORUM MS-01 in my Proxmox VE cluster. The MS-01 has been a great platform for virtualization and homelab projects, especially because of the 2x SFP+ 10Gb ports. High-speed networking makes a huge difference when working with virtual machines, containers, and storage traffic.…