Running bare
Operating systems—the digital playground where the magic happens and the occasional gremlin likes to wreak havoc, just for kicks.
So, picture this: I'm diving headfirst into the world of operating systems, armed with nothing but a can-do attitude and a healthy dose of skepticism. My journey begins with a simple realization—I'm about as experienced with physical hardware in a server environment as a penguin is with flying lessons. But hey, who needs formal training when you've got the power of Google at your fingertips, right?
Enter Debian. A trusty companion in the world of open-source goodness, Debian was my first foray into the realm of operating systems for my homelab. With a few clicks here and a couple of command-line wizardry there, I had Debian up and running on my OrangePi5Plus faster than you can say "apt-get install".
To bare-metal, or not to bare-metal?
Setting up proxmox for the first time
As I delved deeper into the labyrinth of operating system choices, I stumbled upon Proxmox—a virtualization powerhouse that promised to make my life easier and my homelab more efficient. And let me tell you, setting up Proxmox for the first time was a revelation. It was like discovering a secret passage in a video game—suddenly, the possibilities were endless, and I was ready to conquer the digital frontier like a modern-day Don Quixote, tilting at virtual windmills with reckless abandon.
No journey would be complete without a few unexpected twists and turns. Like the time I decided to run a bare-metal Debian setup, only to realize that managing backups for a multitude of containers and databases was about as enjoyable as herding cats. Cue the dramatic music as I pivoted to Proxmox LXC hosting, a decision that saved me from a world of headache and heartache.
And let's not forget the ever-present specter of updates—the bane of every tech enthusiast's existence. As I sit here, contemplating the intricacies of operating system maintenance, I can't help but chuckle at the absurdity of it all. Who knew that managing operating systems could be as entertaining as a stand-up comedy routine?
So here's to the wild and wonderful world of operating systems—a realm where every click, command, and update brings us one step closer to digital enlightenment. Join me as I embark on this grand adventure, armed with nothing but a sense of humor and a whole lot of curiosity. Who knows what wonders await us in the vast expanse of ones and zeros? Let's find out together!