How much backup setup does a small Proxmox home server need?
A small still needs backups. The setup here is modest: Pi-hole, an , Grafana, InfluxDB, and , all likely fitting within a 500GB SSD.
One option is to install on a separate HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini and use it only for backups. That would work, but it may be more than this small setup needs.
Backing up to an is also a realistic option if slow backup speed is acceptable. The most important part is not the size of the backup machine, but having regular backups and checking that restore actually works.
Key points
- The server runs Pi-hole, an , Grafana, InfluxDB, and .
- The whole setup is small enough to likely fit on a 500GB SSD.
- A separate on a mini PC would work, but may be more than needed.
- An can be a practical backup target if speed is not a major concern.
- A backup plan should include a restore test, not just saved files.