Exciting news! Proxmox VE 9.0 is officially released. Built on Debian 13 “Trixie” with kernel 6.14, it introduces long‑awaited snapshot support on thick LVM shared storage, new SDN Fabrics, HA affinity rules, and a modern mobile UI — plus updated core components like QEMU 10.0, LXC 6.0 and ZFS 2.3. Now available for download or upgrading from 8.4 (support continues until August 2026). Dive into the release today!”

https://www.proxmox.com/en/about/company-details/press-releases/proxmox-virtual-environment-9-0

New blog post on OpenTech Pulse!

Step-by-step: Set up a high-availability Docker Swarm with Traefik & Keepalived VIP. Covers setup on Proxmox, failover, and shared config via NFS.

Ideal for self-hosters , SMEs & open source infra lovers.

👉 https://www.opentechpulse.org/Step-by-Step-High-Availability-Docker-Swarm-with-Traefik-and-Keepalived-VIP

#Docker #Traefik #Keepalived #DockerSwarm #SelfHosting #OpenSource #Homelab

Just tested the Proximus Group Ultra Fiber 10 Gbps connection here in Belgium.

Check out this short real-world speed test!

📺 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/7bSw4sIPWRM

#FiberInternet #Proximus #Belgium #SpeedTest #10Gbps

Thinking about switching to Linux but unsure if you can actually get your work done?

I’ve just released a new video where I show how you can handle email, documents, video calls, and more, all on Kubuntu Linux.

#Linux #OpenSource #Kubuntu #OpenTechPulse #FOSS

https://www.opentechpulse.org/From-Windows-to-Linux-What-you-can-really-do-on-Kubuntu

Are you thinking about switching from Windows to Linux?
I just created a video that introduces Kubuntu, one of the most accessible and Windows-like Linux distributions out there.

If you're curious about Linux, or you're running a business and exploring open source alternatives, this is a great place to start.

https://www.opentechpulse.org/Switching-from-Windows-to-Linux-Why-Kubuntu-is-the-perfect-starting-point

New guide up on @OpenTechPulse!

Learn how to self-host Nextcloud AIO securely behind Traefik using Docker & automatic HTTPS.
A perfect setup for privacy-conscious techies and home lab fans!

https://www.opentechpulse.org/How-to-install-Nextcloud-AIO-behind-a-Traefik-Reverse-Proxy/

#SelfHosting #Nextcloud #Traefik #Docker #OpenSource #HomeLab

Running your own mail server?
Make sure it's secure and trusted. In my latest blog post on OpenTech Pulse, i cover the four essential building blocks:

✅ SPF
✅ DKIM
✅ DMARC
✅ MTA-STS

Learn how to protect your domain from spoofing, phishing, and delivery issues.

#EmailSecurity #SelfHosting #SPF #DKIM #DMARC #MTASTS #OpenTechPuls

https://www.opentechpulse.org/Securing-Your-Self-Hosted-Mail-Server