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Proxmox VE — Open Source virtualisation

Thinking about an alternative to VMware?

Proxmox VE offers one unified platform to run all your workloads. Virtual machines, containers, live migrations — with full freedom through open source. No complex licensing, no feature lock-ins.

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Virtual machines

Full OS isolation and strong security boundaries for all workloads.

 

Lightweight containers

Resource-efficient workloads running natively on the platform.

 

Live migration

Move workloads between nodes with minimal downtime during maintenance.

Why Proxmox?

Enterprise features,
open source freedom

 

No enterprise licensing

VMs, containers, HA, live migration and backups — included, not locked behind add-ons.

 

Cost-efficient by design

No per-VM fees. Transparent costs and freedom to scale without licensing surprises.

 

Infrastructure you control

No vendor lock-in. Runs on existing hardware, on-prem or hybrid, with full ownership.

 
Our process

3-step migration framework

1
 

Migration assessment

Technical deep dive into your VMware environment. Inventory, dependencies, sizing, and pilot migration of 1–2 VMs.

2
 

Business impact assessment

Analyze application criticality and downtime tolerance. Plan around business operations and define fallback strategies.

3

Migrating your VMs

Execute phased migration with minimal disruption. Validate, optimize, and document each step with post-migration support.

Key differences

VMware vs Proxmox

Feature VMware Proxmox VE
Licensing Costly & proprietary Free & open source
Pricing model Per core Optional per socket
Features HA, live migration HA, live migration + native containers
Interface Centralized vCenter required Built-in GUI per node
Support Full vendor support Community + optional SLA
Migration — Export/import or direct disk copy
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Proxmox in a Nutshell

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Ole Lysholdt
Ole Lysholdt
Proxmox specialist
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FAQ

Common questions

Is Proxmox suitable for enterprise environments?
Yes. Proxmox supports high availability, live migration, clustering, RBAC and integration with Ceph — delivering enterprise capabilities without complex licensing structures.
How does Proxmox compare to VMware?
Proxmox brings VMs, containers, clustering, backups and storage management together in a single open source platform — avoiding feature tiers and complex licensing models.
How does licensing work?
Proxmox is open source and free to use. A subscription is optional and gives access to enterprise update repositories and professional support.
How difficult is migration from VMware?
Migration is often more straightforward than expected. VMs can be migrated using standard disk formats and many organisations move workloads gradually while keeping production stable.
Can we test Proxmox before a full migration?
Yes — many organisations start with a proof of concept. Set up a small cluster, migrate a few non-critical workloads, and evaluate performance before making larger decisions.
Do we need to replace existing infrastructure?
In most cases, no. Proxmox runs on standard x86 servers and supports a wide range of storage options. You can start with existing hardware and expand gradually.
Is Proxmox secure enough for critical workloads?
Proxmox uses the Linux kernel and KVM virtualisation with RBAC, 2FA, secure cluster communication and external identity provider integration.
What kind of support is available?
Proxmox offers subscription-based vendor support. Organisations can also partner with Redpill Linpro for architectural guidance, migration support and operational expertise.
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