{
  "id": 12125280,
  "title": "The beginner’s guide to self-hosting: Installing Proxmox and hardware choices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/the-beginners-guide-to-self-hosting-installing-proxmox-and-hardware",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T07:30:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "HackerNoon",
    "slug": "hackernoon",
    "url": "https://hackernoon.com/the-beginners-guide-to-self-hosting-installing-proxmox-and-hardware-choices?source=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Embarking on the journey of self-hosting involves selecting the right hardware and installing Proxmox, an open-source platform for virtualization. Begin by considering a small form factor PC, such as a Dell model, for optimal performance and expandability. The next step is to install an operating system (OS) on your device by flashing the Proxmox VE ISO onto a USB drive using balenaEtcher. This process transforms the USB into a bootable drive. To enhance connectivity, consider using a Ubiquiti networking switch. Ensure your storage device is equipped with a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and power source. Alternatively, use a Jet KVM to emulate a virtual keyboard, mouse, and monitor. After connecting the hardware, install Proxmox by following the on-screen prompts, including accepting the license, choosing your drive, and setting a root password and email address. During installation, select a static IP address for your system. Once installed, remove the USB drive and proceed to optimize your self-hosting setup.",
  "summary": "Learn how to build a self-hosted home server with Proxmox, a small PC, Ubiquiti networking, Jet KVM, and Tailscale for secure remote access.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}