Switching from Proxmox to NixOS and Incus: a migration guide

The article outlines a step‑by‑step plan for moving from Proxmox virtualization to NixOS with Incus. It begins by assessing current workloads and compatibility with the new stack. The guide recommends exporting virtual machine configurations before migration. It details how to install NixOS and set up the Incus container engine. The migration process includes converting VM images to compatible formats. The author highlights potential pitfalls such as storage layout differences. After migration, users can manage services through NixOS declarative configurations. The post concludes with troubleshooting tips and resources for further support.