VMware abandoned my old homelab server, so Proxmox VE got it instead

The author replaced their old VMware ESXi server with Proxmox VE due to a dead motherboard and dissatisfaction with ESXi's limitations.

Proxmox VE is a free, open-source virtualization platform that offers similar features to ESXi, but with more flexibility and customization options.

The author highlights the ease of use and cost-effectiveness of Proxmox VE, making it a viable alternative for home lab servers.