7 reasons Proxmox is now non-negotiable for my home servers

When building your own DIY home server, it’s the operating system that can make or break your experience. How restricted or flexible your setup is going to be, and how much time you’ll spend fixing things when they break, should determine your platform choice. I’ve tried my hand with a few options, ranging from an OS that ships with pre-built NAS devices like Synology to Docker-only installs to virtualization layers added over a host OS. What I’ve realized is that Proxmox has been the most consistent at making my life easier — it’s capable, stable, and feels purpose-built for giving you better control over your home labs.