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21/09/2026

A two-node Proxmox cluster can run well at first, but it can lose quorum when one host goes offline or the Corosync network fails.

That is why a third vote matters. Proxmox can use an external QDevice through Corosync QNetd to help the cluster keep majority and avoid split-brain.

Key points:

• Two-node clusters can appear healthy until one node disappears.
• Without quorum, the remaining node may not operate normally.
• Self-fencing can reset a host when it can no longer prove it is safe to keep running HA resources.
• A QDevice can run on a separate Linux system outside the cluster failure domain.

The setup includes installing corosync-qnetd on the external system, corosync-qdevice on both Proxmox nodes, and then adding the QDevice with pvecm qdevice setup.

Testing failure scenarios is an important part of the process. How would you handle quorum in a two-node cluster?

20/09/2026

Proxmox storage support is poised for a major shift as more vendors move toward official integrations. The recent 24x7 support announcement and the new TrueNAS Proxmox plugin are strong signs that the platform is gaining momentum in enterprise and home lab environments.

Key expectations include:

More storage vendors releasing official Proxmox integrations.
Proxmox storage moving beyond generic NFS and iSCSI connections.
Per-VM storage objects becoming more important.
NVMe over TCP becoming a more common storage choice.
Storage integration influencing VMware migration outcomes.

The current TrueNAS plugin already automates storage provisioning through the API, reducing manual work for admins. NFS, iSCSI, and Ceph are expected to remain important options, while newer plugins may take time to prove stability and performance.

How do you see Proxmox storage evolving over the next few years?

19/09/2026

Seven home lab projects are ready for a weekend session, ranging from storage and access control to automation and resilience.

The list includes:

Build a self-hosted changelog with Changerawr for operational notes and Git commit sync from GitHub.
Test the new TrueNAS storage plugin for Proxmox, with support for iSCSI, NVMe over TCP, OpenZFS snapshots, disk resizing, thin provisioning, compression, and multipathing.
Connect a Komodo dashboard to the Komodo MCP Server for natural language interaction through API calls.
Turn a Proxmox server into a NAS with ANAS for Promox, including SMB shares, iSCSI, and Proxmox Backup Server integration.
Try Proxmox ARM64 on supported hardware, with successful use on a Raspberry Pi 5.
Add break-glass accounts before they are needed.
Use negative resource affinity rules to keep redundant VMs on separate hosts.

Which project would you try first this weekend?

18/09/2026

A new Proxmox VE host should be checked well beyond the login screen before real workloads move in.

Seven areas stand out before trust is placed in a new host:

Hostname, DNS, and time settings for consistent identity and cluster readiness.
Repositories, updates, and kernel version to start from a current software base.
Storage layout and drive health to confirm the right disks, mounts, and pool status.
Bridges, VLANs, bonds, MTU, and network performance to catch configuration issues early.
VM hardware settings so future migrations do not fail because of inconsistent CPU choices.
Backups, retention, and failure notifications so recovery options are ready from the start.
BIOS, virtualization, and power settings to confirm hardware-assisted virtualization and IOMMU support.

Taking the time to check these areas early can prevent problems that show up later under load. Which of these checks do you prioritize first?

17/09/2026

TrueNAS has released a native Proxmox VE storage plugin that lets admins provision and manage TrueNAS backed VM disks directly.

The new plugin is designed to reduce manual storage work by letting Proxmox request storage and have TrueNAS create the underlying ZFS volumes behind the scenes. It supports iSCSI, NVMe over TCP, and OpenZFS snapshots.

It can provision, snapshot, resize, migrate, and delete TrueNAS backed VM disks without manual LUN management. For TrueNAS 25.10 and newer, it can also register automatically with the TrueNAS middleware.

This release is positioned as an early adopter option, so it is not suited for production clusters yet. It also does not support file based content, so ISO images and backup dumps still fit better on ordinary NFS shares.

For teams using Proxmox with TrueNAS, this could simplify storage operations and make VM disk management much more direct. How do you see this fitting into your environment?

16/09/2026

Komodo MCP Server is bringing AI control to Docker home labs through natural language commands and workflows. It connects an AI assistant to Komodo so container management, server orchestration, deployments, logs, and troubleshooting can be handled from a single interface.

The setup supports multiple access methods, including Docker, npx, and HTTP. It also offers 88 tools across 20 categories, covering containers, stacks, deployments, servers, builds, repos, procedures, actions, alerters, and Swarm nodes.

The most practical use cases center on troubleshooting. An AI assistant can list servers, inspect containers, search logs for errors, identify stopped or unhealthy containers, and help investigate restart issues before changes are made.

The server also includes a command ex*****on tool for deeper actions, which makes permissions an important part of the setup.

How would AI-assisted Docker management fit into your environment?

14/09/2026

A reliable home lab service should pass 7 sanity checks before it can be trusted.

The checks focus on failure points that often stay hidden until something breaks:

• Disconnect Internet access and see whether the service still works.
• Verify redundancy survives a hypervisor host failure.
• Kill the application and confirm app-level failover.
• Watch for warning signs such as disk errors, rising storage latency, high ZFS utilization, container restarts, interface errors, NVMe temperature spikes, and expiring certificates.
• Track configuration changes so rollback is possible.
• Trace every dependency layer, including reverse proxies and other hops.
• Recreate the service from saved configuration as if everything had been forgotten.

The goal is not to prevent every failure. The goal is to be ready for it.

Which failure test would you run first in a home lab?

13/09/2026

A new approach to Docker container management is helping reduce the manual work of updating Compose stacks across multiple hosts. Komodo is being used as a centralized platform for managing Docker servers, containers, Compose stacks, deployments, logs, performance metrics, and updates.

The setup uses a Core server and a periphery agent to manage remote Docker hosts. It also works with existing Docker Compose files, so stacks do not need to be rebuilt around a proprietary format.

Komodo also supports Git integration, including cloning a repo for a stack, detecting changes, and auto redeploying on push. For updates, it offers stack-level Poll for Updates and Auto Updates, plus a Global Auto Update schedule that runs by default once per day at 03:00.

It is also designed so Compose files remain usable even if Komodo is unavailable. How are container updates handled in your environment?

12/09/2026

Two hours in a home lab can still make a meaningful difference when the work is focused and deliberate.

A practical weekend maintenance sprint can cover seven high-impact tasks:

Selectively review what needs updates, instead of clicking every update button.
Verify backups, including recent copies of critical data and configuration files.
Check storage health and reclaim space from stale images, caches, and unused files.
Update low-risk systems first, then confirm they start cleanly.
Reboot systems that have been waiting on a restart.
Test critical services after reboot, including DNS, SSL certificates, reverse proxies, and storage access.
Log what changed, what rebooted, and what still needs attention.

The approach is simple, but it can help keep systems current, backups usable, and services stable without turning the weekend into a long maintenance project.

Which home lab task gets the first 15 minutes in your next maintenance window?

11/09/2026

ANAS adds native storage management to Proxmox VE without requiring a TrueNAS VM. It installs on top of a stock Proxmox node and adds ExtJS panels directly into the existing Proxmox interface.

The project is designed to close a gap in Proxmox, which is strong at consuming storage but less focused on creating and managing it natively through the web UI. ANAS keeps storage tools inside the same interface and uses the same Proxmox login on port 8006.

Key capabilities include:
• Hybrid RAID support with mixed size drives
• SMB shares
• iSCSI target configuration
• Replication targets and schedules
• Snapshot scheduling
• Integration with Proxmox Backup Server for file data and iSCSI LUNs

The install process includes dependency checks, backups, health checks, and rollback if something fails. For home lab environments, ANAS may offer a simpler path for storage management inside Proxmox. Would this change how you set up storage on a Proxmox node?

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