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VMware -> Proxmox
Why Proxmox?
Proxmox VE is a modern, open-source virtualization platform that offers a stable and cost-effective alternative for replacing VMware-based environments.
It provides unified management of virtual machines, containers, as well as high-availability and clustered infrastructures through a single interface.
Thanks to its flexible architecture, it integrates well with existing IT systems, while simplifying operations and resource management.
Its built-in backup, replication, and storage integration capabilities provide a reliable foundation for business-critical systems.
By choosing Proxmox, your customers can move to a more transparent, sustainable and long-term competitive virtualization platform.
We provide system integration services on our own servers as well as on servers ordered from external providers.
- Leave the operation of your server(s) to us!
Entrust us with the entire VMware–Proxmox migration process, from planning and implementation to final handover.
Thanks to our years of systems integration experience, we can provide a secure and well-planned transition even in complex IT environments.
Our expert team focuses on business continuity and minimum downtime in addition to technological compliance.
From survey to implementation and follow-up, we carry out all steps in a structured, documented and customised way.
With us, migration is not a risk, but a well-managed, value-creating infrastructure development.
- Let the numbers do the talking
Why is Proxmox more cost-effective to run?
Switching to Proxmox can be a beneficial decision not only from a technological but also from a business perspective. For a typical three-host virtualization environment, the annual support cost for Proxmox can be planned starting from a net of EUR 524.00 at the Standard level, while the platform provides full virtualization functionality.
For organizations where the current annual VMware renewal cost is high, switching can result in significant savings in licensing and operations — potentially exceeding 70%. Proxmox’s more transparent subscription model provides a more predictable TCO and a more sustainable infrastructure in the long term.
Proxmox VE pricing is easy to plan, as it is based on an annual subscription per CPU socket, and all packages include the core virtualization features, such as HA, live migration, and clustering.
In contrast, CloudBolt's January 2026 survey of 302 North American IT decision makers found that 59% of respondents experienced VMware cost increases of more than 25% following the Broadcom acquisition.
Switching to Proxmox is a step forward not only from a technological but also from a business perspective.
Thanks to a transparent subscription model, virtualisation costs can be better planned while the platform provides enterprise-level functionality.
For organisations where the cost of running VMware has increased significantly, a move to Proxmox can result in significant savings and a more sustainable infrastructure in the long term.
Our expert team supports clients throughout the migration process, from assessment to live migration.
If we have captured your interest, and you would like to learn what benefits a migration from VMware to Proxmox could offer your organization, please fill out the form below.
Our sales team will contact you shortly to present the options and next steps במסגרת a personalized consultation.
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- How does migration happen?
Infrastructure survey
The first step in the migration is a detailed assessment of your existing VMware environment, including virtual machines, resources, network settings, storage connections and business-critical systems.Identifying needs and risks
We define the expected operational levels, the downtime tolerance, the compatibility aspects and the risks that need to be managed during the migration.Preparing a migration plan
Based on the information gathered, we will draw up a detailed migration roadmap, including technical steps, sequencing, systems involved and migration windows.Preparation of documentation
The entire process is documented: the current state, the target architecture, the configuration proposals, and the migration and recovery process are recorded.Designing a Proxmox environment
We install and configure the Proxmox infrastructure, including clustering, storage integration, network connections, and availability and backup settings.Pilot and test migration
First, we validate the migration process on test or lower-risk systems to ensure that the live migration is already controlled and predictable.Implementing sharp migration
Based on the approved plan, we will carry out the migration of virtual machines and services in a scheduled manner, with a focus on business continuity and minimal downtime.Checking and fine-tuning
Following the migration, we will check the operation, performance, availability and integration of the systems and optimise the environment if necessary.Handover and final documentation
At the end of the project, we will provide you with the final system documentation, operational information and the necessary technical recommendations to ensure that the new environment will continue to operate safely and transparently in the long term.
- Ok, it's financially worth it! But how does it offer more technically?
Built-in, native Ceph integration
Proxmox VE provides full integration with Ceph storage, allowing Ceph RBD and CephFS to be managed directly from the platform. This simplifies operations, as storage configuration, pools, and cluster-level management are all accessible from a single system, through both the GUI and CLI.Ceph: scalable, self-healing, enterprise-grade storage
One of Ceph’s greatest technical advantages is that it provides distributed, self-healing operation, while allowing the creation of pools with different performance and redundancy levels. This is particularly beneficial in environments where high availability, scalability, and predictable storage behavior are key requirements.Live migration with minimal business impact
One of Proxmox’s key strengths is live/online migration, which allows running virtual machines to be moved to another node within the cluster without shutdown or any user-perceivable downtime. This represents a major operational advantage during maintenance, hardware replacement, or load balancing.Even more efficient migration with shared storage
According to the official documentation, one of the main advantages of shared storage is that it enables the live migration of running VMs without downtime, since every node in the cluster has direct access to the same underlying storage. This is why Proxmox + Ceph is a particularly strong combination, where storage and migration reinforce each other.Unified platform for virtual machines and containers
Proxmox manages KVM-based virtual machines and LXC containers through the same interface, along with the related storage, networking, and HA functions. From a technical perspective, this enables simpler and more transparent operations, especially in mixed-workload environments.Built-in clustering and multi-master management
Cluster functionality is part of the platform, and the environment can be managed from any node, with no need for a separate management server. This simplifies administration while providing strong support for multi-host, highly available infrastructures as well.Flexible storage architecture
Proxmox supports a wide range of storage types, including solutions based on NFS, iSCSI, SMB/CIFS, Ceph RBD, CephFS, and ZFS. This provides a high degree of flexibility when integrating with existing infrastructure and planning future expansions.Integrated backup and recovery
The platform includes built-in backup features, and according to the documentation, KVM live backup works with multiple storage types, including Ceph RBD. This provides a strong technical advantage in terms of operational reliability and faster recovery.
If we have captured your interest, and you would like to learn what benefits a migration from VMware to Proxmox could offer your organization, please fill out the form below.
Our sales team will contact you shortly to present the options and next steps במסגרת a personalized consultation.
*By submitting this form, you consent to being contacted for the purpose of making you an offer and contacting you. Details on the Privacy policy menu.