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The next generation of virtual security

Made in Europe since 2008: Proxmox Virtual Environment

Introduction to Proxmox

Proxmox is a powerful virtualization platform that allows users to manage multiple virtual machines and containers efficiently. It is an open-source solution that provides a cost-effective and flexible way to run different operating systems and applications on a single physical server.

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What is Proxmox?

At its core, Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) is a server management platform that enables you to create and control virtual machines and Linux containers. This means you can have multiple isolated environments for different purposes, all running on the same physical hardware.

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Why Use Proxmox?

Proxmox offers several advantages and can easily keep up with competing products from VMware and Microsoft:

  • Cost Savings: By consolidating multiple servers into one, you save on hardware costs.
  • Flexibility: You can quickly deploy, clone, and manage virtual machines with different operating systems.
  • Scalability: As your needs grow, Proxmox can easily scale with you, adding more resources or nodes to your setup.
  • High Availability: Proxmox includes features like Ceph, that help keep your services online, even if a server fails.
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How Does Proxmox Work?

Proxmox uses two main technologies:

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine): This is a full virtualization solution for Linux on x86 hardware containing virtualization extensions. It allows you to run multiple virtual machines with unmodified Windows or Linux images. For example, several Windows workstations can be provided.

LXC (Linux Containers): This is a lightweight virtualization method that runs multiple Linux systems (containers) on a single control host. Several applications can be operated in parallel here, such as an NGINX Proxy Manager, a document archive or an e-mail server

Getting Started with Proxmox:

To get started with Proxmox, all you will need is a compatible server. After installing Proxmox VE, you will access its web-based interface to create and manage virtual machines and containers. The interface is super user-friendly, making it accessible even for those new to virtualization.

Minimum recommended Hardware for Proxmox VE.

  • CPU; Intel or AMD CPU (x64) with Intel VT/AMD-V.
  • RAM; minimum 2 GB for Proxmox VE. 
    For Ceph or ZFS additional memory is required, approximately 1 GB memory for every TB used storage.
  • Fast and redundant storage, best results with SSD disks.
  • Redundant Gbit NICs - 10 Gbit and higher is also supported.

Conclusion:

Proxmox VE is a robust and versatile platform suitable for everything from small home labs to large enterprise environments. Its community-driven development ensures a steady stream of updates and features, backed by a strong community for support. Whether you are an IT professional or an enthusiast, Proxmox VE offers a comprehensive solution for your virtualization needs.

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Thomas Heigl
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Project Manager from the Enterprise Storage Solutions Team - our specialists for large projects.