pbs-monitoring

Monitors Proxmox Backup Server datastores, backup statuses, and missing recent backups.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/russellkt/inframon --skill pbs-monitoring
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Skill: pbs-monitoring
Source: https://github.com/russellkt/inframon/tree/main/skills/pbs-monitoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/russellkt/inframon --skill pbs-monitoring

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, urllib3, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive monitoring of Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) instances, helping to ensure backup integrity, track storage usage, and identify potential issues before they impact data recovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Datastore Monitoring: Check storage pool usage and deduplication ratios across multiple PBS instances.
  • Backup & Verification Status: Review recent backup, verification, and sync job histories to ensure successful operations.
  • Missing Backup Detection: Identify virtual machines that have not been backed up recently, preventing data loss.
  • Task Logging: Access detailed logs for specific backup tasks for in-depth troubleshooting.

Quick Start

Check the status of all Proxmox Backup Server datastores.

Frequently Asked Questions about pbs-monitoring

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I monitor Proxmox Backup Server datastore usage and deduplication ratios?

Monitoring Proxmox Backup Server datastore usage involves querying storage pool capacity and deduplication metrics across PBS instances via API tokens. This provides visibility into storage consumption and efficiency to prevent capacity issues.

How can I identify VMs missing recent backups in Proxmox Backup Server?

You can identify VMs missing recent backups by cross-referencing PBS backup job histories with PVE API virtual machine lists. This detects virtual machines lacking recent backup tasks, preventing potential data loss from unprotected instances.

Do I need API tokens to check Proxmox Backup Server verification and sync job status?

Yes, you need PBS API tokens to check verification and sync job status. The monitoring process queries backup job histories and sync job configurations through these tokens, with optional PVE API access for cross-referencing VM status.

What is the best way to troubleshoot failed Proxmox Backup Server backup tasks?

The best way to troubleshoot failed Proxmox Backup Server tasks is to access detailed task logs for specific backup operations. Querying these logs provides in-depth error context and job execution history for diagnosing failures.

Can I track backup job status across multiple PBS instances simultaneously?

Yes, you can track backup job status across multiple PBS instances simultaneously. The monitoring approach queries recent backup, verification, and sync job histories from each server to ensure successful operations across your infrastructure.