Hello all,

I’m hoping to get some advice on my self hosting environment. I currently run Proxmox VE with a few VMs, and use Proxmox VE’s built in VM backup method to my NAS. I don’t currently have a good backup method for the host server itself, and I know I’m playing with fire not having that properly backed up.

I have an older laptop that I’m considering turning into a Proxmox Backup Server, which should allow me to backup the host server and VMs, which would make me feel a lot better. The one thing I haven’t really seen info on in my research is if there’s a convenient way to backup THE backup server. If anyone uses PBS, do you back that up as well? How so?

I appreciate any assistance or advice!

  • deepthinker@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    For Proxmox Backup Server, if you’re looking to get those backups off site or onto cheaper media without losing visibility, check out HuskHoard. It’s a FOSS data tiering engine that can archive cold data chunks to LTO tape, SMR drives, or S3. The cool part is that the files stay fully visible to your Linux OS. If you ever need to restore, HuskHoard fetches the data back from the archive automatically. It’s a way to build a bottomless backup target.

  • hoodoo5x5@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I might get in trouble for saying this on this channel ;) - BUT - If memory serves, Proxmox has native support for backing up to an AWS S3 bucket. I think I paid something like $3/month for it when it was setup - very minimal. While not really “self hosting”, I would argue backups are the one thing you should actually do offsite, ideally with some resiliency.

    • dimjim@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      I hope no one would crucify you for it, you’re just trying to help :). I have a plan for offsite backups, but it’s nice to know about alternatives.