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Migrating from Proxmox to NixOS and Incus
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Proxmox has been decommissioned in favor of NixOS running Incus for managing a homelab. The transition involved migrating from a multi-node Proxmox cluster to a declarative configuration using NixOS.
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- Praise: NixOS has significantly improved my workflow with Proxmox, allowing me to configure and deploy everything from a single workstation without relying on the GUI.
- Praise: The ability to use AI agents for deploying fully terraformed VMs in Proxmox showcases the potential for automation and efficiency in managing infrastructure.
- Praise: Incus appears to offer features like container management and instance cloning that could enhance operational efficiency compared to other solutions.
- Concern: Proxmox's API is poorly documented and lacks features, which limits its usability for comprehensive infrastructure management.
- Concern: The documentation for Nix and Incus is often terse and assumes a high level of prior knowledge, making it challenging for new users to get started.
- Concern: While Incus seems popular, its benefits over alternatives like Ganeti are not clearly articulated, leading to confusion about its advantages.