Proxmox Datacenter Manager Beta – Is This the vCenter Killer?

Proxmox Datacenter Manager (PDM) is finally in beta, and it’s shaping up to be something special. Nearly a year after the alpha release, the PDM Beta brings a ton of enhancements — from EVPN-based SDN overlays and role-based access control (RBAC) to real-time concurrent metrics polling, Linux PSI integration, and expanded localization. In this video, I take a full look at what’s new since the alpha, how it’s evolving, and what it might mean for the future of Proxmox’s multi-cluster management. I’ll walk through the biggest feature updates, performance improvements, and UI refinements. If you’ve ever wanted a vCenter-style management console for Proxmox, this is one you don’t want to miss. 🔗 Official Links & References 🧭 PDM Wiki & Roadmap: https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Category:Proxmox_Datacenter_Manager 🧱 PDM Alpha Release Thread: https://forum.proxmox.com/threads/proxmox-datacenter-manager-first-alpha-release.159323/ 🧩 Proxmox VE 9 & Debian Trixie Notes: https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Roadmap **GET SOCIAL AND MORE WITH US HERE!** Get help with your Homelab, ask questions, and chat with us! 🎮 https://discord.gg/5TcfBWBB7S **Check out HomeLab Gear for all your homelab needs!** 💿 https://homelabgear.shop/ Subscribe and follow us on all the socials, would ya? 📸 https://instagram.com/2guystek 💻 https://facebook.com/2guystek Find all things 2GT on our website! 🌍 https://2guystek.tv/ More of a podcast kinda person? Check out our Podcast here: 🎙️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1852562 **TIME STAMPS** 00:00 – Intro 01:24 – PDM Overview: What It Is and Why It Matters 02:55 – Alpha vs. Beta: What’s Changed 03:16 – EVPN-Based SDN & Multi-Site Networking 03:50 – New Search Filters & Dashboards 04:38 – Real-Time Metrics & Linux PSI Updates 05:35 – UI/UX Improvements, Node Updating, and Thoughts on Direction 06:34 – PDM Support for Proxmox Backup Server 06:59 – Additional Misc. Improvements 07:05 – Final Thoughts