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Building a Proxmox Cluster for HomeLab - 2 Node Setup with High Availability

Christian Lempa via YouTube

Overview

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Learn to build a 2-node Proxmox cluster for your homelab to unite server power, enable VM migration, and achieve high availability for services. Explore cluster planning fundamentals and discover an impressive server case solution for compact setups. Master the preparation of Proxmox servers and configure proper network settings for cluster communication. Follow the step-by-step process of building the Proxmox cluster and understand VM migration capabilities within the clustered environment. Examine the benefits of online migration for maintaining service continuity and solve the critical challenge of achieving quorum in a 2-node cluster configuration. Test high availability features while identifying areas for improvement in your cluster setup. Gain practical insights from real-world implementation challenges, pitfalls encountered during the build process, and proven tips for successful Proxmox cluster deployment in homelab environments.

Syllabus

00:00 - Introduction
02:27 - Proxmox cluster planning
03:40 - This server case is amazing
05:15 - Preparing the Proxmox server
06:32 - Setup the Proxmox network
08:19 - Building the Proxmox cluster
10:20 - Migrating VMs on Proxmox cluster
11:55 - Online migration benefits
13:41 - How to get quorum in a 2 node cluster?
15:16 - HA testing and what I need to improve
16:35 - Final thoughts and future projects

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Christian Lempa

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