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Which Proxmox Storage Should You Use?
Which Proxmox Storage Should You Use? After building a three-node Proxmox cluster with Ceph, the bigger question is whether your HomeLab actually needs that complexity. In this video, I’ll compare local LVM storage, NFS, ZFS with replicati…
One Server vs Cluster: What Your Homelab Actually Needs
Should you run your entire HomeLab on one powerful server, or build a cluster with several smaller machines? In this video, I compare both approaches based on my experience running a large enterprise server alongside a three-node Proxmox a…
ZimaCube 2 Review // Worth Upgrading?
In this video, I test the ZimaCube 2 as a real homelab server and storage box! I’ll show what changed from the original ZimaCube, why the new Standard version with the Intel Core i3-1215U is a much more interesting upgrade, how much expand…
Why You Need 3 Nodes // My Proxmox Ceph Cluster Project!
In this video, I upgrade my old 2-node Proxmox cluster into a proper 3-node Proxmox cluster with Ceph storage. I’ll show why the old QDevice setup was useful for learning, where it started to fall apart for real high availability, and how…
Is the UGREEN NAS DH4300 Plus Your Next NAS?
In this video, I review the UGREEN NAS DH4300 Plus NAS, a value-series device with an efficient ARM CPU, 8GB of RAM, and features like AI photo recognition, Docker support, and 4K HDMI output. I share my honest opinion on its performance,…
Proxmox Backup Server: A Game Changer for HomeLabs!
In this video, I'll guide you through setting up Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) to revolutionize your Proxmox backups. We'll explore how to achieve incremental backups, deduplication, and efficient restores, moving beyond basic NFS shares. Di…
ZimaCube + ZimaOS, new HomeLab dream team?
In this video, we will be reviewing the ZimaCube Pro with its new operating system, ZimaOS and try to answer the question, whether it is the new dream-team for HomeLab and Self-Hosting. We'll dive into the device's specs, hardware features…
New Unraid Storage Server upgrades and testing!
In this video, I’ll share the latest updates on my new Storage Server. I’ll discuss the challenges I faced with a problematic NVMe SATA controller and how I replaced it with a more reliable option to enhance performance and power efficienc…
Storage and Backup in Kubernetes! // Longhorn Tutorial
In this video, I will show you how I'm managing storage in Kubernetes using Longhorn, a free and open-source distributed block storage provider that makes dealing with storage in Kubernetes easy and reliable. I'll demonstrate how to instal…
NAS OS Showdown! // TrueNAS vs Unraid
In this video, we’ll be putting two incredible NAS systems, Unraid and TrueNAS, head-to-head to determine which one is the better choice for your needs. This is a fair comparison, highlighting where each system excels and where they fall s…
Setup a personal NAS OS // Unraid Tutorial
In this video, I’ll be diving deeper into the setup and configuration of Unraid, which has quickly become one of my favorite operating systems for home servers and storage. We'll explore its unique storage features and how to easily get st…
My NEW HomeLab storage server!
In this video, I will be sharing my brand-new storage server build featuring a Rack Server Case, 8 hard drive bays, 10Gbit, SSD caching and a power-efficient mainboard and CPU configuration. I also share my first impressions of Unraid OS.…
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