Hey everyone!
Our company has been using VMware and vSphere Essentials 6 for about 7 years now, but we're ready for an upgrade since our server is getting pretty old. We're looking to switch to a new hypervisor, preferably something open-source or with a perpetual license. Given that vSphere Essentials 6 lacks many features but has served us okay, we want to make a sensible choice without splurging too much. Also, we've been using Synology and VMware for a decade, so migrating away from them might be a challenge. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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XCP-ng can be a strong alternative too. Definitely worth checking out if you're exploring options!
You might also consider going back to bare metal without a hypervisor using modular hardware. If you're not leaning towards VMWare or Nutanix, this can simplify things. Modern backup solutions have come a long way, making this an easier option for smaller setups.
If you’re looking for a cloud solution, Azure can meet a lot of your needs, especially when it comes to scaling and security. Although overhead might seem high, the total cost of ownership can often work out in your favor.
If you have the required Windows licensing, I'd recommend Hyper-V. If not, Proxmox is a solid option. It's pretty straightforward to set up and manage, especially for a small environment like yours.
Datacenter is the way to go! Does that apply to Proxmox too? I remember it covers the whole box as long as you have the right core counts.
I highly recommend Proxmox. It pretty much does everything you need for a smaller shop, and I've been happy with it for the past three years.
Looking into this right now. Thanks for the tip! 🙂
We're shifting our operations to Hyper-V. I've only dabbled with Proxmox, but for our small setup, Hyper-V meets all our needs and some more.
Is Hyper-V actually worth considering if I haven't used anything past 2012? Proxmox has been simple for me to maintain.
Thanks! I haven't heard of XCP-ng but I'll look into it!