Integrating Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) with Proxmox VE: A Complete Setup Guide

Published at : 18 Dec 2025

Setting up Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) doesn’t have to be complicated. In this video, I’ll walk you through how to install PBS, connect it to Proxmox VE, and back up your VMs and containers step-by-step.

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TIMESTAMPS/CHAPTERS
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00:00 – Intro: Why I Needed Backups
02:07 – Hardware & Setup Overview
05:37 – Installing PBS
06:42 – What is Proxmox Backup Server (PBS)?
07:59 – A Look at the Different Components
11:43 – Creating a Datastore for Backups
21:41 – Connecting PBS to Proxmox VE
26:33 – Running Your First VM/CT Backup
31:21 – What’s Next: Hardware Upgrade


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RESOURCES / LINKS:
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Blog Post: https://www.proxmox.com/en/products/proxmox-backup-server/overview
PBS Prune Simulator: https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs/prune-simulator/
https://youtu.be/orZ5LqUbTik
https://youtu.be/hkDEypBiJjE
https://youtu.be/YxpCVAC_H1o

KEYWORDS & TAGS
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#Proxmox #PBS #Homelab #ServerBackup #Virtualization #StorageServer #DataProtection #Automation #SelfHosted #ITInfrastructure

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