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VMDK vs. QCOW2: Choose and Convert VM Disk Images

Compare VMDK and QCOW2 by hypervisor, snapshots, portability, and storage behavior, then convert images safely with qemu-img and verify the result.

Written by Adam in Proxmox on May 21st, 2024

Fix a Proxmox VM Stuck in an Error or Locked State

Diagnose a Proxmox VM that will not start, distinguish a stale lock from a real storage or cluster failure, unlock it safely, and verify recovery.

Written by Adam in Proxmox on October 12th, 2023

Resize a Debian VM Disk in Proxmox and Add Swap

Safely expand a Proxmox virtual disk, grow the Debian partition and filesystem, add a swap file, and verify every layer before rebooting.

Written by Adam in Proxmox on October 11th, 2023

SSH Into a Debian VM on Proxmox

Find a Debian VM's address, install and verify OpenSSH, connect from another machine, add key authentication, and troubleshoot common failures.

Written by Adam in Proxmox on September 30th, 2023

Add a Synology NFS Share to Proxmox VE

Configure a Synology NFS export as Proxmox storage, choose the right content types, verify the mount, and diagnose permission or timeout failures.

Written by Adam in Proxmox on May 24th, 2023

Keep Proxmox Running When a Laptop Lid Closes

Stop a laptop-based Proxmox server from suspending when you close the lid, verify the active systemd setting, and troubleshoot power-manager overrides.

Written by Adam in Proxmox on May 23rd, 2023