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How to Increase Disk Size in k3OS VM Installed in Proxmox

his guide will show you how to increase disk size in a k3OS VM installed in Proxmox, which can solve DiskPressure and evicted pod issues.
Jeremy Theocharis
March 2, 2023
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If you're experiencing DiskPressure and evicted pod warnings, it may be time to increase the disk size of your k3OS VM installed in Proxmox. This guide will walk you through the steps necessary to do so.

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Instructions

Part 1: Proxmox

  1. Follow the instructions found in the Proxmox wiki to increase the disk space: https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Resize_disks
  2. Use the provided commands and screenshot for additional help.
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Part 2: For OPNSense / FreeBSD

  1. After resizing in Proxmox, use the following commands:
    gpart show vtbd0
gpart resize -i 3 vtbd0
growfs /
  2. Use the provided images for additional help.
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