LCX: The lightweight VM alternative you've never heard of!

Learn what LXC (Linux Containers) is and how this lightweight virtualization technology compares to Docker containers and virtual machines in this comprehensive homelab guide. We cover LXC fundamentals, LXD management, cgroups and namespaces, privileged vs unprivileged containers, and practical use cases for Proxmox users, home server enthusiasts, and developers. # Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 LXC in a nutshell 01:24 A quick history of LXC 02:21 LXC Terminology 04:20 How LXC is used 05:27 What LXC is not 06:32 Common LXC gotchas 08:12 LXC best practice (the rules) 09:35 Outro --- # My links: My blog: https://foxleigh.me Discord: https://discord.gg/tPdaADbM2N Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/foxyslab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfoxleigh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/foxleigh81 GitHub: https://github.com/foxleigh81 # Gear + stuff I use My studio kit, homelab builds and recommended gear are listed here: https://www.foxyslab.com/resources # Support the channel If you like my videos and want to help me keep making more of them, Patreon is the best way. You also get Discord roles, behind-the-scenes chats and your name in the credits depending on the tier. If you just want to send a one-off tip then you can do that over at ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/foxleigh81 If you want to support me but you can't afford to donate money then simply engaging with my videos with a like or a comment goes a long way, I'd be especially grateful if you shared a link to my videos to someone else. However you choose to support me, I will be very grateful :) Disclaimer: Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel! Transparency: Unless stated otherwise, all products were purchased by me. Opinions are 100% my own.