Zero‑Drama Proxmox Dataset Backups with PBS

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If you run Proxmox in production, you already know the real enemy isn’t disk failure — it’s half‑finished backups, overlapping jobs, and sleeping hosts in the middle of a snapshot. This post walks through a battle‑tested Bash script I use to back up large datasets to Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) safely, cleanly, and without interfering …

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How to Create an API Token in Proxmox Backup Server (PBS)

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If you’re automating backups, writing scripts, or integrating Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) with other systems, API tokens are the correct way to authenticate — not passwords. This guide shows exactly how to create an API token in PBS, why you should use one, and how to use it safely with proxmox-backup-client. Simple, secure, and production-ready. …

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