Open platform approach
Reduce vendor lock-in and maintain greater control over the virtualization stack.
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Proxmox VE
Build secure, flexible virtualization and backup infrastructure with Proxmox VE and Proxmox Backup Server—without tying the architecture to a proprietary virtualization stack.
Overview
More control over virtualization, backup and resilience.
Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) combines KVM virtual machines and LXC containers in one management platform. Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) adds purpose-built backup, deduplication, encryption and integrity capabilities.
CRATOS CAN supports organizations from platform evaluation and architecture through migration, implementation, security hardening, backup design and ongoing operations. The emphasis is on resilient infrastructure rather than a simple hypervisor replacement.
Why Proxmox
Enterprise capability with an open architecture.
Proxmox is especially attractive where organizations want to reduce licensing complexity while retaining high availability, automation and modern storage options.
VMs and containers together
Operate KVM virtual machines and LXC containers in one environment.
High availability & scalability
Design clustered environments that can maintain service through node failures.
Integrated backup
Use PBS for incremental, deduplicated backups with encryption and integrity verification.
Transparent subscription model
Move away from complex per-feature licensing structures and plan platform costs more clearly.
Security-aware design
Connect virtualization, backup, network segmentation, recovery and monitoring into a wider resilience architecture.
CRATOS CAN services
From platform decision to secure operations.
The engagement can cover the full infrastructure lifecycle.
- Consulting & strategyAssess the current environment, compare platform options and define migration, investment and risk considerations.
- Planning & architectureDesign clusters, storage topology, network segmentation, availability and failover scenarios.
- Implementation & customizationInstall and configure Proxmox VE and PBS, build clusters and establish backup, monitoring and security controls.
- Migration & onboardingMove workloads from existing virtualization environments with a controlled conversion, validation and rollback plan.
- Operations & supportSupport patching, monitoring, performance, capacity, security management and proactive optimization.
- Training & knowledge transferPrepare administrators with practical workshops covering operations, high availability, backup and disaster recovery.
Technology at a glance
Virtualization, backup and storage capabilities.
Core capabilities can be combined according to workload, availability and recovery requirements.
Proxmox VE
Web GUI, command line and API; live migration; snapshots and replication; multi-node clustering; VLAN, bonding and SDN networking.
Proxmox Backup Server
Incremental and deduplicated backups, encryption, integrity checks, compression, synchronization and API integration.
Storage & integration
Use ZFS, Ceph and external storage options with flexible pooling, replication and off-site backup patterns.
Resilience design
Combine HA, backup, restore testing and disaster-recovery planning rather than relying on a single availability mechanism.
Migration approach
Move workloads without treating migration as a simple copy task.
Assess workloads
Inventory VMs, dependencies, storage, network requirements and recovery priorities.
Design target
Define cluster, storage, network, backup and security architecture before moving production systems.
Pilot migration
Move representative workloads and validate performance, connectivity, backup and recovery.
Migrate in waves
Sequence production workloads according to dependency, downtime tolerance and risk.
Validate & optimize
Confirm functionality, backups and operational processes, then tune the new environment.
Frequently asked questions
Practical questions before you start.
Can existing VMware or Hyper-V workloads be migrated?
Yes. Migration can be planned in controlled waves, with conversion and validation steps selected according to workload and downtime requirements.
How are backups protected?
PBS supports deduplication, encryption and integrity verification, and can be designed with off-site or multi-site copies for stronger resilience.
What happens if a virtualization node fails?
A properly designed Proxmox cluster can use high-availability mechanisms to restart or relocate workloads according to the architecture and storage model.
Is Proxmox suitable for production environments?
Proxmox is widely used in production. Suitability depends on workload, support requirements, architecture and the operating model, all of which should be validated during design.
Your direct benefits
Measurable value for security teams and decision-makers.
Greater platform control
Operate virtualization with an open architecture and less dependency on proprietary licensing models.
Integrated resilience
Combine high availability, backup, integrity verification and recovery design.
Migration flexibility
Move existing workloads in structured waves while controlling downtime and risk.
Operational transparency
Use clear architecture, monitoring and lifecycle processes for the virtual infrastructure.