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+= Proxmox for Solo Developers and Solopreneurs
+:title: Proxmox for Solo Developers and Solopreneurs
+:author: Diego A. Carrasco Gubernatis
+:email: diego@diegocarrasco.com
+:revnumber: v0.1
+:revdate: 2024-08-24
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+[preface]
+
+= Intro
+
+= Book: Proxmox 
+
+= Introduction to Proxmox
+- Overview of Proxmox VE: features, use cases, and comparison with VMware, Hyper-V, and Citrix.
+- Cost analysis of Proxmox and competitors.
+- Case Study: Solo Developer’s Journey to Proxmox.
+
+= Understanding Costs
+- Detailed breakdown of Proxmox costs, licensing, and support options.
+- Comparison with alternatives.
+
+= Setting Up Proxmox
+- Installation and initial configuration.
+- Network setup and VLAN configuration.
+- Storage options: LVM, ZFS, Ceph, and NFS.
+- Basic security configurations.
+
+= Automating Proxmox
+- Techniques for automating Proxmox management using Ansible, Terraform, Packer, Nix, and CI/CD integration.
+
+= Setting Up Proxmox Clusters
+- Guide to creating high-availability clusters.
+- Shared storage solutions like Ceph and NFS.
+- When and why to use clusters.
+
+= User Management and Access Control
+- Proxmox user roles, configuration, and management.
+- Multi-tenant environments: Proxmox for multiple clients or departments.
+- Integration with LDAP/Active Directory for centralized authentication.
+
+= Hybrid Cloud with Proxmox
+- Integrating Proxmox with public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
+- Hybrid cloud models: extending Proxmox with cloud resources.
+- Use cases for hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.
+
+= Building and Scaling Infrastructures
+- Overview of scaling strategies: from basic to advanced.
+- Popular stacks: LAMP, LEMP, Node.js.
+- High-availability configurations and advanced setups.
+
+= Cookbook: Common Deployments
+- Recipes for deploying databases (Postgres, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis) and other essential services within Proxmox.
+
+= Migration and Growth Strategies
+- Transitioning from LXC to VMs for performance and isolation.
+- Growing to high-availability setups with Proxmox clusters.
+- Scaling beyond Proxmox: integrating with public cloud services.
+
+= Disaster Recovery Planning
+- High availability and failover: configuring HA clusters and ensuring continuity.
+- Disaster recovery drills: simulating and preparing for failures.
+- Backup strategies including Proxmox Backup Server, Borg, Restic, and best practices for disaster recovery.
+
+= Optimizing Performance in Proxmox
+- Tuning virtual machines for optimized performance.
+- Storage performance: understanding and optimizing Proxmox storage configurations.
+- Networking tuning for optimal performance.
+
+= Monitoring and Maintenance
+- Monitoring tools for Proxmox: Zabbix, Grafana.
+- Automating maintenance tasks.
+- Security audits and updates.
+- Proxmox logs: understanding and utilizing them.
+
+= Security Best Practices
+- Detailed security measures including configuring reverse proxies (Caddy, Nginx).
+- Firewall configurations in Proxmox and OPNsense.
+- Securing VMs and LXC containers.
+- Data privacy and compliance considerations.
+
+= Advanced Networking in Proxmox
+- Techniques for managing network configurations, VLANs, and bridging.
+- Integrating OPNsense with Proxmox for enhanced firewall and VPN capabilities.
+- Configuring reverse proxies: Caddy, Nginx.
+- Multi-site deployments and network optimization.
+
+= LXC vs. Docker vs. KVM: A Comparative Analysis
+- Introduction to containerization and virtualization.
+- LXC: lightweight containers in Proxmox.
+- Docker: when and how to use it.
+- KVM: full virtualization with Proxmox.
+- Decision tree: choosing between LXC, Docker, and KVM.
+
+= Configuring VMs and LXC Containers
+- Choosing the base OS: Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, AlmaLinux.
+- Best practices for VM and container configuration.
+- Customizing templates for reuse.
+- Selecting third-party tools based on project needs.
+
+= Environment Setup for Development and Testing
+- Proxmox as a developer sandbox: creating isolated environments for testing.
+- CI/CD integration: using Proxmox to run continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
+
+= Extending Proxmox with Community and Third-Party Tools
+- Proxmox add-ons: useful tools and scripts developed by the community.
+- Integration with DevOps tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI.
+
+= Community and Support
+- Engaging with the Proxmox community for support and updates.
+- Contributing to the Proxmox open-source project.
+
+= Troubleshooting and FAQs
+- Common issues faced by Proxmox users and solutions.
+- Proxmox community resources and support.
+- Frequently asked questions.
+
+= Legal and Compliance Considerations
+- Ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA).
+- Licensing compliance: understanding the legalities of using open-source and commercial software within Proxmox.
+
+= Case Studies: Real-World Applications of Proxmox
+- Small Business IT Infrastructure: leveraging Proxmox for cost-effective virtualization.
+- Solo Developer’s Development Environment: using Proxmox to manage development and testing environments.
+- Freelancers offering Proxmox-based services: hosting or managed services.
+
+= Resources and Further Reading
+- Books, courses, and online resources for continued learning.
+- Engaging with the Proxmox community.
+- Contributing to the Proxmox project.
+
+= Conclusion
+- Reflecting on the journey with Proxmox.
+- Future-proofing your Proxmox setup.
+- Final thoughts and next steps.
+
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