Planned tracks
| Track | Lessons | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Proxmox basics | Install, storage, VM templates, snapshots, updates | A documented virtualization host with one utility VM |
| Docker services | Compose structure, volumes, environment files, updates | A clean service base that survives restarts |
| Storage | NAS shares, permissions, snapshots, media paths | Separated app data, media, and backup storage |
| Networking | IP reservations, DNS, VLAN-ready planning, diagrams | A readable network map and service inventory |
| Monitoring | Uptime checks, disk alerts, certificates, notifications | Useful alerts instead of noisy dashboards |
| Backups | PBS, retention, restore drills, off-host copies | A backup routine tested with a real restore |
Monthly project format
1
Build
Follow a constrained walkthrough with exact files, commands, and assumptions.
2
Validate
Run health checks, restart tests, and a simple failure simulation.
3
Document
Record IPs, hostnames, ports, credentials location, backup path, and rollback steps.