Showing posts with label Linux. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Linux. Show all posts

Monday, October 20, 2025

Raspberry Pi Zero 2W General Setup 101 (Headless)

 


Setup & Configure Your Raspberry Pi Zero 2W:
The Ultimate Headless Setup Guide

The Raspberry Pi Zero, a marvel of miniaturization, offers incredible computing power in a tiny, affordable package. But its small size often means less direct interaction – no built-in screen, no bulky keyboard. This is where the magic of a headless setup truly shines.

Imagine a silent, power-efficient micro-server, tucked away in a corner, diligently running your automation tasks, hosting lightweight applications, or providing secure network services, all without needing a monitor, keyboard, or mouse. This guide will walk you through transforming your Raspberry Pi Zero into exactly that: a robust, optimized, and secure headless server.

We'll cover everything from the initial OS installation using the intuitive Raspberry Pi Imager, through critical system updates, essential package installations, crucial performance optimizations like ZRAM, and fundamental security configurations. By the end of this journey, you'll have a lean, mean, server machine ready to tackle your projects. Let's dive in and unlock the full potential of your compact companion!

Thursday, August 14, 2025

RAID Controller HBA Mode PLUS Proxmox ZFS Setup Tutorial


RAID HBA Mode & Proxmox ZFS Setup


Overview

This tutorial covers converting a RAID controller to HBA (Host Bus Adapter) mode and setting up ZFS storage in Proxmox. HBA mode allows ZFS to directly manage individual drives, providing better performance and ZFS's advanced features.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

ProxMox VE: Installation & Free Edition Configuration


Setting Up ProxMox VE:
Installation and Free Edition Configuration


ProxMox Virtual Environment (VE) is a powerful open-source virtualization platform that combines KVM virtualization and LXC containers on a single platform. Whether you're building a homelab or deploying enterprise infrastructure, ProxMox offers enterprise-grade features without the enterprise price tag.

In this guide, we'll walk through the essential steps for installing ProxMox and configuring it for the free edition, including the crucial repository fixes that every non-subscription user needs to know.