Ditched Proxmox VMs for LXCs and unlocked superior performance
When I first dove into the world of Proxmox, my focus was firmly set on virtual machines. It made perfect sense; I had spent years tinkering with traditional VMs, whether it was on VirtualBox or Hyper-V. This background meant that pivoting to the virtual machine deployment tools within PVE felt like a natural extension of my existing knowledge.
For a long time, that was the route I took. The familiar concept of managing VMs felt comfortable and logical.
However, as I explored the broader capabilities of the Proxmox ecosystem, I started encountering the concept of LXCs. Initially, I remained hesitant, shying away from them for a while. The reason was simple: LXCs felt fundamentally different from the container technology I was already deeply familiar with, specifically Docker.
The gap between the traditional VM paradigm and the container world was noticeable. While VMs offered robust isolation, LXCs presented a new approach to virtualization, and I needed time to adjust to its philosophy. It was an interesting learning curve, realizing that moving beyond simple VM deployment requires a shift in thinking about how we package and manage our operating systems.
Ultimately, the journey through Proxmox taught me that the power of virtualization lies not just in the technology itself, but in understanding how to choose the right tool for the job. It was an exciting pivot, moving from comfortable VMs to exploring the dynamic world of containers.
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