the_information_nexus/tech_docs/document_workflow.md

To optimize your tmux workflow for managing SSH sessions to your two Proxmox servers and your personal workstation, you can set up a tmux session that allows you to easily switch between these environments. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started:

1. Starting and Naming a tmux Session

Open your terminal and start a new tmux session named, for example, "Proxmox":

tmux new-session -s Proxmox

2. Creating Windows for Each Server

Once inside the tmux session, you can create a new window for each Proxmox server and your workstation:

• Create the first window for Proxmox Server 1:

  Ctrl + b, c  # This creates a new window
  ssh user@proxmox1  # Replace with your actual SSH command
  

• Rename the window for clarity:

  Ctrl + b, ,  # Press comma to rename the current window
  Proxmox1  # Type the new name and press Enter
  

• Repeat for Proxmox Server 2 and your personal workstation: Do the same as above but adjust the SSH command and window name accordingly.

3. Switching Between Windows

To switch between your windows easily:

• Next window: Ctrl + b, n — Moves to the next window.
• Previous window: Ctrl + b, p — Moves to the previous window.
• Select window by number: Ctrl + b, 0 (or 1, 2,...) — Each window is numbered starting from 0, press the corresponding number to switch.

4. Splitting Windows

If you want to view multiple sessions side-by-side within the same window:

• Vertical split: Ctrl + b, % — Splits the window vertically.
• Horizontal split: Ctrl + b, " — Splits the window horizontally.
• Switch between panes: Ctrl + b, arrow keys — Use arrow keys to move between split panes.

5. Detaching and Attaching

You can detach from the tmux session and leave all sessions running in the background:

• Detach: Ctrl + b, d — Detaches from the tmux session.
• Attach to an existing session: tmux attach -t Proxmox — Re-attaches to the session.

This setup allows you to maintain persistent connections to each server and your workstation, quickly switch between them, and even monitor multiple servers side-by-side if needed. If you have specific tmux preferences or additional requirements, you can customize further with tmux configuration options.