Proxmox VE

Affordable, Managed Alternative Cloud Platform via Proxmox VE from Livewire

Livewire enhances the Proxmox VE experience by providing it as a packaged and managed private and shared cloud offering. This solution comes bundled with comprehensive support and expertise tailored specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). By leveraging Livewire’s Proxmox VE service, MSPs can deliver robust and scalable virtualization solutions to their clients, ensuring high performance, reliability, and seamless integration with existing IT infrastructures. Livewire’s dedicated support team and extensive expertise ensure that your virtualization environment is always optimized and running smoothly, allowing you to focus on your core business objectives.

Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) is a sophisticated, open-source platform designed to meet the demanding needs of modern data centers. By integrating Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) and Linux Containers (LXC) on a single platform, Proxmox VE offers unparalleled flexibility and performance. Let’s delve into why Proxmox VE is the optimal choice for your virtualization needs.

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Key Features

Comprehensive Virtualization

Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM): Achieve high performance for your virtual machines with industry-standard KVM technology.
Container-based Virtualization (LXC): Run isolated Linux containers with ease, enhancing application deployment and management.

Unified Management Interface

Web-based Management Interface: Access a robust and intuitive web-based interface that simplifies the management of VMs, containers, storage, and network configurations.
REST API: Automate and integrate Proxmox VE into your existing workflows seamlessly with a powerful REST API.

Advanced Data Center Capabilities

High-Availability (HA) Cluster Manager: Ensure continuous availability of critical services with built-in HA support.
Live/Online Migration: Move running VMs and containers between different physical hosts without downtime, maintaining operational continuity.
Proxmox Cluster File System (pmxcfs): Leverage a distributed file system for efficient cluster management, ensuring data consistency and reliability.

Integrated Services

Proxmox Backup Server Integration: Seamlessly integrate backup and restore functionalities for comprehensive data protection.
Proxmox VE Firewall: Enhance security with a built-in firewall that offers role-based administration and ensures robust network protection.
Software-Defined Storage (SDS): Utilize Ceph for scalable and resilient storage solutions, optimizing resource usage and reliability.

Benefits

Complete, Open-Source Platform

Leverage a fully open-source solution for enterprise virtualization with transparency and flexibility.

Web-Based Control

Easily manage your environment through a sophisticated web-based interface.

100% Software-Defined Architecture

Fully software-defined, ensuring scalable and efficient resource utilization.

Dual Virtualization Technologies

Utilize both KVM and LXC for versatile and high-performance virtualization.

High-Availability Clusters

Built-in HA support ensures your critical services remain operational.

Live Migration

Maintain uptime and minimize disruption with seamless live migration capabilities.

Integrated Backup and Security

Comprehensive services like backup, restore, and firewall are included, enhancing data protection and security.

Expert Support

Benefit from enterprise support options to ensure your operations run smoothly.

Storage Options

Choose from various storage options such as ZFS, LVM, Ceph, NFS, and more to suit your specific needs.

Networking Virtualization

Easily manage and configure virtual networks through built-in support for VLANs, bridges, and more.

Container Orchestration

With powerful tools like Kubernetes integration, Proxmox VE allows for seamless container orchestration.

API Integration

Integrate Proxmox VE with other systems through RESTful APIs, enabling automation and integration with existing workflows.

Highly Customizable

Proxmox VE is highly customizable, allowing for easy integration with 3rd party software and tailored solutions.

Centralized Management

Manage multiple hosts and clusters through a single centralized management interface, making administration and monitoring more efficient.

User Permissions and Roles

Granular control over user permissions and roles allows for enhanced security and delegation of tasks within the

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Web Hosting
For web hosting providers, Proxmox VE offers a robust and flexible solution that supports both traditional web servers and modern containerized applications. By leveraging the dual virtualization platforms (KVM and LXC), providers can optimize resource usage and maximize server performance. The high-availability and clustering features ensure minimal downtime, thereby improving the reliability and performance of hosted websites and applications.
Database Management
Database administrators can benefit from Proxmox VE’s comprehensive virtualization capabilities to manage complex database environments. The platform supports the deployment of both relational and non-relational databases within isolated virtual machines or containers. High-availability clustering ensures that databases are always accessible, while integrated backup solutions safeguard data integrity and support disaster recovery.
Development and Testing
Proxmox VE is an ideal solution for development and testing environments, providing the agility and flexibility required for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflows. Developers can quickly spin up and tear down test environments using lightweight containers or full-fledged virtual machines. The platform’s API-driven architecture enables seamless integration with other development tools, streamlining the testing process and accelerating software release cycles.
Big Data and Analytics
Big data and analytics workloads can leverage Proxmox VE’s scalable architecture to handle large volumes of data efficiently. The platform’s compatibility with both KVM and LXC allows for the deployment of big data frameworks like Hadoop and Spark within a virtualized or containerized environment. High-availability features ensure uninterrupted data processing, while the flexible resource management capabilities enable optimization of compute and storage resources.
Enterprise Applications
Enterprises running mission-critical applications can rely on Proxmox VE for high performance and reliability. The platform supports the deployment of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, customer relationship management (CRM) software, and other core business applications in a highly available, secure environment. Proxmox VE’s ability to manage resources at a granular level ensures that enterprise applications perform optimally, even under heavy load conditions.
Partner Use Cases
Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
Proxmox VE empowers MSPs to deliver high-availability virtualized environments to their clients with minimal downtime. By leveraging live migration, MSPs can perform maintenance and upgrades without disrupting client operations. Furthermore, the integrated backup and security features allow MSPs to ensure that client data is always protected and recoverable, fostering trust and reliability in service delivery.
Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
VARs can incorporate Proxmox VE into their product portfolios to offer clients a robust and flexible virtualization solution. This enhances their value proposition by providing a comprehensive virtualization environment that is scalable and easy to manage via the web-based intuitive interface. The dual virtualization technologies (KVM and LXC) allow VARs to address a wide range of client needs, from traditional virtual machines to lightweight container-based applications.
IT Service Providers (ITSPs)
For ITSPs, Proxmox VE simplifies the management of complex IT environments. The software-defined architecture enables efficient resource utilization, ensuring that ITSPs can offer competitive, scalable solutions to their customers. High-availability cluster support ensures ITSPs can deliver uninterrupted services, while integrated backup and restore features enhance operational resilience. The platform’s open-source nature also reduces licensing costs, making it a cost-effective solution for ITSPs.
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)
ISVs can utilize Proxmox VE to develop, test, and deploy their software with greater flexibility and performance. The platform’s dual virtualization technologies provide ISVs with the versatility to choose the most suitable environment for their applications. Additionally, the high-availability features ensure that software testing environments remain operational, minimizing downtime. The ability to manage everything through a web-based interface simplifies operations, allowing ISVs to focus on product development and innovation.
Cisco/Dell Server Hardware:
High-performance Cisco/Dell servers power our cloud with Intel Scalable / AMD EPYC processors with Enterprise Grade NVMe, SSDs and HDDs, delivering exceptional processing power and reliability.
Cisco Nexus Fabric:
Our network infrastructure is built on Cisco Nexus fabric with Redundant Edge Firewall in each datacenter, providing high-speed connectivity and robust network performance.
Certified Tier-3 Datacenters:
We operate from certified Tier-3 datacenters, ensuring high availability, redundancy, and top-tier security.
Cloud Exchange and Network Transit:
Our Private Cloud leverages advanced cloud exchange services and network transit solutions to provide seamless connectivity and optimal data transfer speeds between cloud environments.
Multi-Tiered Storage:
Our multi-tiered storage solutions offer flexible and efficient data storage options to meet diverse needs.
Zero Trust Network Access:
Implementing Zero Trust principles ensures that only authorized users have access to your resources, enhancing security.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):
MFA adds an extra layer of security to your cloud environment, protecting against unauthorized access.
External Vulnerability Scan:
Regular security assessments ensure your infrastructure remains secure and resilient against threats.
Autonomous Deep Learning AI Penetration Testing:
This cutting-edge technology leverages deep learning algorithms to simulate sophisticated cyber-attacks, identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing the overall security posture of your cloud environment.
DDoS Protected Bandwidth:
State of the Art DDoS protection with an ability to divert the attack to external scrubbing center
Optional Managed SOC:
Our Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) services offer comprehensive monitoring and management of security incidents round-the-clock, ensuring quick threat detection and response.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Proxmox VE?
Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) is an open-source server virtualization management platform. It integrates the KVM hypervisor and LXC containers, offering a complete solution for managing virtual machines and containers.
Is Proxmox VE free to use?
Yes, Proxmox VE is available under the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL), making it free to use. However, enterprise support subscriptions are available for additional features, updates, and professional support.
How does Proxmox VE ensure high availability?
Proxmox VE ensures high availability by using features such as clustering, automated failover, and live migration of virtual machines. This ensures that services remain operational even if one or more nodes in the cluster experience downtime.
Can I use Proxmox VE with existing storage solutions?
Yes, Proxmox VE supports various storage types such as local storage (LVM, directories), ZFS, NFS, CIFS/SMB, and SAN. Users can configure these storage types directly through the web interface, which allows for easy management of disk images and containers.
How does Proxmox VE handle backups?
Proxmox VE includes built-in backup tools for both virtual machines and containers. These tools allow for scheduled backups, snapshot backups, and restoration processes, ensuring data integrity and quick recovery options.
What kind of support options are available for Proxmox VE?
Proxmox VE offers various support options, including a free community forum and a paid enterprise support subscription. The enterprise support provides access to professional assistance, regular updates, and additional features.
Does Livewire provide Proxmox VE as a managed cloud offering?
Yes, Livewire offers Proxmox VE as a packaged and managed cloud service. This managed cloud offering includes comprehensive support bundles tailored to meet varying levels of business needs. Livewire’s service ensures seamless integration, advanced configuration, and ongoing management so that organizations can focus on their core operations. Additionally, Livewire provides free online migration services, enabling clients to transition their existing virtual environments to Proxmox VE without disruption, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
Can I run big data applications on Proxmox VE?
Absolutely. Proxmox VE is highly suitable for running big data applications like Hadoop and Spark due to its flexibility and high-availability features, which ensure seamless data processing and resource management.

Proxmox VE

Affordable, Managed Alternative Cloud Platform via Proxmox VE from Livewire

Key Features

Benefits

Life after Vmware - Proxmox Vs ESXi

Customer Use Cases

Partner Use Cases

Technical Specifications

FAQ’s

Customer Use Cases

Partner Use Cases

Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

IT Service Providers (ITSPs)

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)

Cisco/Dell Server Hardware:

Cisco Nexus Fabric:

Certified Tier-3 Datacenters:

Cloud Exchange and Network Transit:

Multi-Tiered Storage:

Zero Trust Network Access:

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):

External Vulnerability Scan:

Autonomous Deep Learning AI Penetration Testing:

DDoS Protected Bandwidth:

Optional Managed SOC:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Proxmox VE?

Is Proxmox VE free to use?

How does Proxmox VE ensure high availability?

Can I use Proxmox VE with existing storage solutions?

How does Proxmox VE handle backups?

What kind of support options are available for Proxmox VE?

Does Livewire provide Proxmox VE as a managed cloud offering?

Can I run big data applications on Proxmox VE?

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