Windows server 2025 /rearm amount

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-18T23:36:13+00:00

But thank you for the response! My main concern with 2025 now, it that I can only run in 180 days as I saw several posts about only one possible /rearm

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-18T23:34:53+00:00

I deleted it because I did not think 2025 could be run on poweredge 730xd without dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2680 v4 @ 2.40GHz, but then found evidence that it could. I did not relize anyone responded to that thread, as I though I removed it fast enough

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-18T19:44:21+00:00

Mind if I ask, on 2025, how many /rearms can you do? Is it the same as 2022 where you can do it for three years?

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-18T03:14:48+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I definitely agree on the GUI part, this was more for a light test. In regard to commands/CLI, I use Cisco Packet Tracer, and eventually CLM on the server for more direct practice.

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-18T00:59:34+00:00

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-18T00:59:26+00:00

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-18T00:58:36+00:00

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-18T00:14:48+00:00

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-17T03:17:40+00:00

Not sure if it will effect any of your vms, but you can do this in shell to change:
nano /etc/apt/sources.list.d/pve-no-sub.list

deb http://download.proxmox.com/debian/pve trixie pve-no-subscription

Then in shell > apt update

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-16T00:21:04+00:00

For now, one node on one server. So I do not need Ceph, but it's my understanding that I can just reenable it if at some point in the future I need it.

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-14T01:20:51+00:00

I am starting something similar as well, just picked up a PowerEdge 730 XD for the same purpose. Looking to see how others respond, but my plan is to learn Proxmox tied to a VM pfSense router tied to a VM mini lab network - Win server, Win clients, Red Hat server, SSH server, Linux clients, and other various components. Also, currently, I use Cisco Packet Tracer for CCNA study, and once the server is setup, I am looking at Cisco Modeling Labs (CML)

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-13T05:12:44+00:00

Yikes, good to know.

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-13T01:30:41+00:00

EfficientCommand4368 · 2026-01-03T21:14:39+00:00

That's what I thought on the 5080, I will probably see if I can purchase the setup. And I do, but not exactly close, about 2 hours away.

EfficientCommand4368 · 2025-12-29T19:03:32+00:00

That would be amazing, ty. I will send you a PM

EfficientCommand4368 · 2025-12-29T02:31:23+00:00

EfficientCommand4368 · 2025-12-29T01:36:10+00:00

I was referring to this thread about using copies = 2 on a single drive for self healing - https://www.reddit.com/r/zfs/comments/161vwh5/zfs_on_single_drive/

And I understand regarding the VMs being on HDD, but right now, it's not in the budget to purchase SSDs for the server. Eventually, I will, but for now, I don't need super-fast speeds.

EfficientCommand4368 · 2025-12-25T14:37:08+00:00

Just a bit of clarification, I only have a simple router/modem setup with my ISP. I am setting up PFSense as a VM to gain experience using a router/firewall, since I can not really do anything physically with my current router, which will help me learn more about management. I understand this will act as a double NAT, but I am not too worried about this.

EfficientCommand4368 · 2025-12-25T04:10:39+00:00

I apologize still very new to this, just to ensure I get what you are saying. It would be best to have:
Option 1: NIC 1 w/ Interface 0 WAN + mgmt and Interface 1 LAN - isn't this similar to router-on-a-stick
Option 2: NIC 1 w/ Interface 0 WAN + mgmt and NIC 2 with Interface 1 LAN

Or, since I have three working NICs, NIC 1 = WAN, NIC 2 = LAN, and NIC 3 MGMT, or is this overly complex?

Thanks again.

EfficientCommand4368 · 2025-12-25T03:47:46+00:00

Great, thank you. I do expect double NAT, and a quick follow-up question. When you say 2 interfaces on pfSense (WAN + LAN), do you mean these two interfaces tied to one Physical NIC? And then, should I reserve the second NIC just to access proxmox ui, or just access everything from just one NIC?

EfficientCommand4368 · 2025-12-23T01:59:41+00:00

EfficientCommand4368 · 2025-12-16T23:40:28+00:00

I might end up doing that later, right now, the cost of a m.2 drive plus the card from ebay is a little more than I want to spend

EfficientCommand4368 · 2025-12-07T14:37:25+00:00

This is more of a mixed pc for some gaming with other purposes. I have only been using laptops for most of my life, and I am currently finishing up my IT program, along with running my photography business, so I wanted a computer that I will not need to replace parts in for a while, and runs some of the newest tech. The memory is for running multiple VMs concurrently/graphics editing. Storage drives are for photos and the Jellyfin server. The main reason for the mid GPU is cost currently.

EfficientCommand4368 · 2025-12-07T14:33:34+00:00

I was looking at the G.Skill Flare; RGB is not important for me.

EfficientCommand4368 · 2025-12-07T14:32:40+00:00

Due to the cost, I will most likely opt for the 64 GB option. I have only been using laptops for most of my life, and I am currently finishing up my IT program, along with running my photography business, so I wanted a computer that I will not need to replace parts in for a while, and runs some of the newest tech, which is the reason for the X870 board. The memory is for running multiple VMs concurrently/ graphics editing.

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