Hello there,
I’m trying to build a homelab on a mini PC based on an Intel N150 CPU.
Currently I have a plex server who run on another Mini PC with windows and I would like to migrate this server on a LXC container on proxmox. Before I try to get in, I would like to know if I still can refer to this how-to posted by @ChuckPa since it’s several years old.
Installation guide for PMS under Proxmox 5.1 within an LXC Container
Contributed by: @Johnnyh1975
1. Create an LXC Container (standard approach, well documented in Proxmox)
Use the standard approach within Proxmox and create a privileged Container (incl. definition of hostname, root password)
Select the your target operating system template, e.g. ubuntu 16.04, ubuntu 17.04 or ubuntu 17.10. (you have to download it from the Proxmox server)
Define memory and cpu allocation for your Plex conta…
And for this one, I also would like to know if it can apply to proxmox in the same way for a basic linux installation.
https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/23
Thanks for your help.
PS : sorry if my english is bad, it’s not my native language.
ChuckPa
February 28, 2026, 6:33pm
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Easiest method: TTECK helper scripts
Proxmox VE Helper-Scripts
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Yeah I know this site, my friend show it to me. I’m more worried about the migrate part…
ChuckPa
February 28, 2026, 7:02pm
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This works best – Clone it.
Backup, Restore, or Clone your PMS installation
Backing up your PMS data involves the same steps you’ll need if you were to clone your PMS and take to a new computer, reinstall the operating system, or just want a backup for safe keeping.
Making the Backup (General Steps)
Stop PMS
Invoke the root shell
Create the backup image
Copy the image to the new system, perform your OS reinstallation, or whatever task you need
Restoring a backup image (General Steps)
(Re)install PMS itself if on a ne…
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Thank You, I will try and share the result.
