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You ever spin up a fresh #vm in #proxmox and think… “Alright, here we go again”? Hostname, users, SSH keys, networking, updates… every single time. In this video, we’re breaking down Proxmox Cloud-Init (Part 1) and why it’s one of the best ways to build fast, repeatable, cloud-style VM deployments in your homelab.

You’ll learn what Cloud-Init actually does on first boot initialization, how Proxmox uses metadata to apply your config automatically, and when it makes sense (clusters, Kubernetes labs, testing environments) vs. when it’s overkill. If you want consistent VM provisioning without the manual setup pain, this is for you.

In this video, we cover:
-The Core Concept: How Proxmox uses a virtual CD-ROM to pass metadata to your VM.
-The Problem: Solving the "repeat work" of manual ISO installs.
-When to Use It: Best for automation, testing, and frequent rebuilds.
-Stay tuned for Part 2, where we will go hands-on to build a template from scratch and deploy real VMs!

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we will go hands-on to build a template from scratch and deploy real VMs!

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