Project outcome
- One PBS datastore created and named clearly.
- Proxmox VE connected to PBS as backup storage.
- One VM or LXC protected by a scheduled backup job.
- Retention policy documented.
- Verification job scheduled.
- Restore drill completed and recorded.
Planned walkthrough sections
| Step | Build action | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choose PBS storage target | Confirm backups are not on the same failure point as the VM |
| 2 | Create datastore | Confirm datastore is visible and has expected free space |
| 3 | Add PBS storage in Proxmox VE | Confirm Proxmox can browse the PBS datastore |
| 4 | Create backup schedule | Run one manual backup and confirm completion |
| 5 | Set retention and verification | Confirm prune and verify jobs are scheduled |
| 6 | Restore test VM/LXC | Boot restored guest and record the result |
Copy/paste artifacts to include
- PBS datastore naming template.
- Backup schedule worksheet.
- Retention policy starter examples.
- Restore drill notes template.
- Post-restore validation checklist.
Why this pairs with monitoring
Monitoring tells you something broke. Backups determine whether you can recover. This project should connect the two by adding checks for backup freshness, failed jobs, and restore confidence.