Hands-on how-tos for Proxmox Backup Server.
Short, practical walkthroughs for connecting Proxmox VE to a hosted PBS, setting up replication, running restores, and keeping your PBS organized.
What’s inside
Do it fast, then move on.
- Add hosted PBS targets and run the first backup
- Remote Sync offsite for secondary copies
- Restore VMs, CTs, and files when needed
- Secure PBS access with least privilege
- Size storage and bandwidth for predictable throughput
How-to library
Pick a guide and follow along.
Each guide includes prerequisites, exact steps, and quick checks so you can confirm it worked.
How-to
Add a hosted PBS target to Proxmox VE
Connect your Proxmox cluster to a dedicated PBS instance, add the datastore, and run your first backup job.
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Configure PBS Remote Sync for offsite copies
Set up Remote Sync to a secondary PBS for offsite protection and test failover readiness.
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Restore a VM, container, or file from PBS
Walk through instant, full, and file-level restores so you are ready when you need them.
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Secure PBS access
Enable MFA, lock down networks/firewalls, and use tokens with least privilege.
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Size PBS storage and bandwidth
Estimate capacity, growth, and throughput so backup durations stay predictable.
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Tune compression, dedup, and chunking
Set chunk sizes and compression to balance CPU and throughput for your datasets.
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Set up reliable backup jobs in Proxmox VE
Create backup jobs with hooks and concurrency that fit your environment.
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Troubleshoot common PBS errors fast
Fix fingerprint, auth, chunk, and performance errors with quick checks.
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