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  • description: Sponsored by AMD. Learn more about AMD EPYC™ server processors: https://www.amd.com/en/resources/epyc-tools.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=q226_108pi&utm_content=christianlempa Should you run your entire HomeLab on one powerful server, or build a cluster with several smaller machines? In this video, I compare both approaches based on my experience running a large enterprise server alongside a three-node Proxmox and Ceph cluster. We’ll look at hardware costs, power consumption, expandability, maintenance, shared storage, live migration, high availability, and the complexity that comes with operating multiple nodes. I’ll also explain why more servers do not automatically create a highly available system—and help you decide whether your HomeLab actually needs a cluster or whether one capable server is the smarter choice. References: - Proxmox 3-Node Cluster with Ceph: https://youtu.be/KPx7a5MTBig - HP ML350 Gen10 Review: *coming soon* ________________ 💜 Support me and become a Fan! → https://christianlempa.de/patreon → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZNhwA1B5YqiY1nLzmM0ZRg/join 💬 Join our Community! → https://christianlempa.de/discord 👉 Follow me everywhere → https://christianlempa.de ________________ Read my Tech Documentation https://christianlempa.de/docs My Gear and Equipment https://christianlempa.de/kit ________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Is my set-up too complex? 03:44 The normal homelab journey 04:50 Pros of a Single Server 09:33 Cons of a Single Server 10:52 Pros of a Cluster 15:10 Cons of a Cluster 17:28 Conclusion ________________ Links can include affiliate links.
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