Incus | The Private Cloud You’re Not Using Yet

Want a powerful, scalable way to run full Linux systems inside your homelab without overloading Proxmox? In this video, I walk you through installing and using Incus inside an Ubuntu 24.04 VM on Proxmox, giving you a secure, cloud-style environment perfect for learning, testing, and automation. Whether you're new to Linux or building a full home lab, I’ll show you how Incus handles containers, VMs, snapshots, and profiles so you can build real-world deployments on your own hardware. Perfect for self-hosters, DevOps learners, and anyone wanting more out of their server setup. https://linuxcontainers.org/incus/ Rocky Linux Supported by CIQ: https://ciq.com/products/rocky-linux/ CompTIA Linux+ Certifcation Course https://youtu.be/qNxuTRCRjoQ Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe if you enjoyed the video! Also, if you are interested in more Linux content, please consider becoming a channel member so I can continue to produce great content! ✔️RECOMMENDED LINUX BOOKLIST ------------------------------- Linux Pocket Guide: Essential Commands: https://amzn.to/3xGPvsK CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide: Exam XK0-004 https://amzn.to/3uQ3wmh 101 Labs - CompTIA Linux+ https://amzn.to/3vtj7rb How Linux Works: What Every Superuser Should Know https://amzn.to/3vrLkOO Linux Bible https://amzn.to/3rwEkPH ✔️SOCIAL NETWORKS ------------------------------- KeepItTechie: https://keepittechie.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeepItTechie Twitter: https://twitter.com/keepittechie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepittechie/ Discord: https://discord.gg/RjZWuyd -------------------------------- ✔️RECORDING EQUIPMENT ------------------------------- Insta360 4K Webcam - https://amzn.to/3RddfgZ Rode Procaster Microphone - https://amzn.to/42RSInF RØDE RØDECaster Duo - https://amzn.to/4ct1T1X Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator - https://amzn.to/4ic7BXv Logitech LED Streaming Light - https://amzn.to/4j7Z8FT -------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction & What is Incus 01:33 Incus Explained: Containers, VMs, and Scaling 03:16 Who Should Use Incus? (Home Lab, DevOps, Automation) 04:14 Installation Options & Resource Requirements 06:37 Step 1: Update System and Install Incus Packages 09:50 Step 2: Initialize Incus Server (incus admin init) 12:15 Launching Your First Container 14:28 Container Management (Stop, Start, Delete) 15:44 Creating a Virtual Machine (VM) 17:49 Understanding Incus Profiles 19:12 Creating Snapshots and Clones 20:41 Best Practices and Troubleshooting Tips 22:07 Conclusion and Recap