Tech Talk and Workshop: Start Your Self-Hosted Journey with a Proxmox Homelab

Join the KC Tech Enthusiasts for an interactive evening as we kick off your self-hosted journey with a hands-on Proxmox homelab workshop! Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up your home tech game, this session will show you how to set up and use Proxmox VE—a powerful, free, open-source virtualization platform.

What to Expect:

• A practical demo of installing and configuring Proxmox on real hardware
• Step-by-step creation of both virtual machines (VMs) and lightweight LXC containers
• Discussion of real-world self-hosted use cases: media servers, automation, private cloud, and more
• Tips on low-power hardware, open source solutions, and infrastructure-as-code best practices
• Ideas on how to expand your homelab, keep things simple (KISS), and build a workflow that grows with your curiosity

Agenda:

1. Welcome & Introductions

• Meet fellow homelabbers and hear stories from the KC Tech community

2. Why Homelab? Why Proxmox?

• See the benefits of self-hosting for privacy, control, and savings

3. Homelab Tour & Live Proxmox Demo

• Watch as we install Proxmox, spin up VMs, and deploy containers together
• Compare VMs vs. containers and see how each fits real-world needs

4. Hands-on Participation

• Jump in with your questions, share your setup, and troubleshoot alongside others

5. Next Steps & Community Building

• Discover resources, get involved, and plan follow-up projects