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Proxmox and VMware virtualization

Virtualization lets one well-built server run several independent systems — your ERP, file server, domain controller and utility servers — each in its own virtual machine or container. That means fewer boxes to maintain, and far easier backup, restore and hardware replacement.

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  1. Physical hostCPU, RAM, disks
  2. Proxmox VEVMs and LXC containers
  3. WorkloadsERP, Tally, file server
  4. Proxmox Backup ServerPer-VM backup and restore
One well-specified host runs each system in its own virtual machine or container, and the whole machine can be backed up and restored as a unit.

What it is

We design, build and migrate virtual environments on Proxmox VE and VMware, with storage and backup planned from the start.

Problems this solves

  • Several ageing physical servers, each doing one job
  • VMware licensing has become a concern and you want an alternative
  • Restoring a failed server would take days
  • Hardware replacement means reinstalling everything from scratch
  • Server resources are wasted on some machines and exhausted on others

What we provide

  • Proxmox VE design and deployment, from single hosts to Proxmox clusters
  • VMware-to-Proxmox migration planning and execution
  • Physical-to-virtual (P2V) conversion of existing servers
  • Linux VMs and LXC containers for lightweight services
  • Storage for VMs on OpenZFS or NAS
  • CPU, RAM and storage resource planning
  • Backup of VMs with Proxmox Backup Server
  • Ongoing management of the virtual environment

How we do it

  1. Review what runs todayEvery physical server, application and dependency is documented before planning starts.
  2. Size the host and storageCPU, RAM and disk are planned for today's load with room to grow.
  3. Build the environmentProxmox VE is installed and configured with the storage and network layout the workloads need.
  4. Migrate the workloadsPhysical machines and VMware guests are converted and tested one at a time.
  5. Back up and hand overBackups are configured in Proxmox Backup Server and a restore is tested before the project closes.

Technologies involved

  • Proxmox VE
  • VMware
  • LXC
  • OpenZFS
  • Proxmox Backup Server
  • Windows Server
  • Linux

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A typical requirement

A manufacturer running ERP, a file server and a licence server on three old machines, consolidated onto one Proxmox host with VM backups.

A business on VMware looking for a supported move to Proxmox VE.

Common questions

What is Proxmox VE?

Proxmox VE is an open-source platform for running virtual machines and containers. It includes web management, clustering and backup integration.

Can our existing Windows servers be moved to Proxmox?

In most cases, yes — either converted from physical machines or migrated from VMware. We check compatibility and plan downtime before we start.

Does virtualization make backup easier?

Yes. Entire virtual machines can be backed up and restored as a unit, which makes recovery much more predictable.

Need help with virtualization?

Tell us what you're trying to solve. We'll help you understand the practical options and the infrastructure required.

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