Cloud‑Init Your Proxmox Homelab VMs (Save Time & Disk Space)

Cloud‑Init Your Proxmox Homelab VMs

Still creating full VMs manually in Proxmox? Cloud‑Init can save time and disk space by letting you configure a VM once and clone it instantly — with users, SSH keys, and networking already set up.

With Cloud‑Init you can:

• ⚡ Deploy new VMs in seconds
• 💾 Save storage with linked clones
• 🔑 Pre‑configure SSH, DNS, and networking
• 🛠 Keep all VMs consistent without manual setup

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Why It Matters

Cloud‑Init is perfect for:

• Homelabs with multiple VMs
• Rebuilding or scaling quickly
• Avoiding repetitive configuration

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💡 In the full guide, I cover:

• Downloading & preparing a Cloud‑Init image for Proxmox
• Setting up a VM template with Cloud‑Init properties
• Full vs Linked clones explained
• Enabling password or SSH key access
• Automating network setup

👉 Read the full tutorial here:
Cloud‑Init Your Proxmox Homelab VMs

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💬 Have you switched your Proxmox VMs to Cloud‑Init yet? Share your experience in the comments!