Are you managing multiple Proxmox nodes and tired of juggling endless browser tabs just to stay on top of your VMs? Imagine having a single pane of glass to manage every Proxmox host in your lab. That’s exactly what the new Proxmox Data Center Manager (PDCM) Beta brings to the table — and in today’s video, we’re diving deep into what’s new, how it works, and why it could be a game-changer for your HomeLab setup We’ll cover everything from the alpha release in December 2024 to the beta launch in September 2025, showing you how the platform has evolved, what’s changed under the hood, and where it’s heading next. From Debian Trixie-based improvements and enhanced SDN integration, to easier remote detection, fingerprint management, and more powerful metrics and task summaries, this beta release is packed with quality-of-life updates that power users have been asking for In this walkthrough, I’ll show you the upgrade process from alpha to beta, step-by-step. Plus, you’ll get a look at what it’s like running Proxmox Data Center Manager in a real-world setup — using our HL15 beast of a machine. We’ll explore VM migrations, task summaries, performance monitoring, and the overall dashboard experience that brings Proxmox closer to competing with VMware vCenter This project is still in its early days, but the roadmap is promising. Future updates will likely bring deeper integration with Proxmox Backup Server and Proxmox Mail Gateway, as well as more migration options and expanded SDN features. If you’re a homelabber or IT pro looking for centralized management of Proxmox clusters, you’ll definitely want to watch until the end. Whether you're a home lab beginner or storage pro, this is the ultimate guide to securing your data, minimizing human error, and getting the most from your 45HomeLab hardware. Take your setup beyond just software. Visit to explore everything you need to build your homelab—from guides and hardware to our growing community forum. We’ve also got something BIG on the horizon: the HL15 Beast, our next-generation Homelab server built for serious performance. It’s coming soon—don’t miss it! To be the first to receive 45HomeLab announcements, news, and events, subscribe to the 45HomeLab newsletter here: #footer-heading. To interact with fellow homelabbers, visit our forum at . Stay Connected Follow Us on Social: Instagram: Facebook: X: If this video helps, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Let us know in the comments if you’ve tried the alpha or beta, and what features you’re most excited for! Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Why Proxmox Data Center Manager matters 01:00 – From Alpha to Beta: What’s Changed 03:00 – Upgrade Process (Step-by-Step) 06:00 – Dashboard Walkthrough & Features 08:30 – Real-World Cluster Demo 10:30 – Roadmap & Future of Proxmox #Proxmox #Homelab #Virtualization #DataCenterManager #VMwareAlternative #vCenter #Linux #Debian #OpenSource #ServerLab