René Welches

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Automating Docker Container Deployment on Proxmox with Terraform

Using SSH Agent authentication to provision Docker containers in LXC containers - and why Ansible is next

Learn how to use Terraform with SSH agent authentication to automatically deploy Docker containers in Proxmox LXC environments. Includes practical examples and discusses why Ansible is better suited for configuration management.

Posted by Rene Welches on Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Last Modified on Thursday, January 29, 2026

Securing Proxmox API Tokens with Apple Keychain Access for Terraform

Store and retrieve Proxmox credentials securely using macOS Keychain instead of plain text files

Securely manage Proxmox API tokens for Terraform using macOS Keychain Access. Eliminates plain text credential files and integrates seamlessly with automated Terraform workflows.

Posted by Rene Welches on Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Last Modified on Wednesday, February 4, 2026