Proxmox Recovery¶
Last Updated: Status: ⚠️ Untested — must be verified Purpose: Restore the Proxmox NUC after failure.
Before You Start¶
- Confirm VM backups are accessible at:
- Estimated time: 1–2 hours for reinstall, plus time to restore VMs
Scenario A — Restore a Single VM or Container¶
- Open Proxmox web UI:
- Navigate to the backup storage
- Find the relevant VM backup
- Click Restore
- Verify the VM starts and service is accessible
Scenario B — Full Proxmox Reinstall¶
- Download Proxmox VE ISO from https://www.proxmox.com/downloads
- Flash to USB (use Balena Etcher or Rufus)
- Boot the NUC from USB
- Install Proxmox:
- Use same hostname:
- Use same IP:
- Post-install:
- Remove enterprise repo, add no-subscription repo
- Add NFS storage pointing to backup NAS:
- Restore VMs from backup in priority order (see Disaster Recovery)
- Verify each VM and service
VM Restore Priority¶
| Priority | VM/Container | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| 2 |
Post-Recovery Checklist¶
- [ ] Proxmox UI accessible
- [ ] All VMs restored and running
- [ ] NFS storage connected
- [ ] Backup schedule resumed
- [ ] Services verified accessible
⚠️ This procedure has not been tested. Test it before you need it.