Proxmox PVE

Proxmox PVE

Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) is a powerful enterprise-level open-source platform for server virtualization. It integrates two virtualization technologies into a single solution: KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) for full virtualization of operating systems like Windows or Linux, and LXC (Linux Containers) for the resource-efficient operation of isolated Linux applications.

A key advantage of Proxmox PVE is its high-availability architecture. By establishing clusters, virtual machines and containers can be configured to automatically restart on another host within the network if a physical node fails (High Availability). This minimizes downtime and ensures a robust IT infrastructure that can scale with a company's needs.

In addition, Proxmox PVE integrates software-defined storage management (such as Ceph or ZFS) and comprehensive network management directly into its central, web-based management interface. This offers high transparency and allows complex network structures and storage solutions to be mapped without the need for additional proprietary software.

In the context of exaSys services, Proxmox PVE plays a central role in digital sovereignty:

  • No Vendor Lock-in: By using open-source technologies, companies remain independent of the licensing models and pricing structures of large international software corporations.
  • Optimal Performance: In exaSys's Swiss data centers, Proxmox PVE runs on state-of-the-art hardware to guarantee maximum stability and speed for hosted instances.
  • Security and Control: The platform allows for strict separation of customer environments while offering flexible security options through integrated firewalls.

exaSys utilizes Proxmox PVE as the foundation for flexible Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions that cover the needs of both smaller applications and complex multi-server environments. Combined with the Proxmox Backup Server, it creates a holistic, secure, and high-performance IT platform "Made in Switzerland."