Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE) is an open-source platform for server virtualization that supports both Virtual Machines (VMs) and Containers. It is based on KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) for the virtualization of entire operating systems and LXC (Linux Containers) for lightweight containers.
Proxmox Virtual Environment offers web-based management for easy control of virtual environments, integrated backup and snapshot functions, as well as live migration for uninterrupted operation. The platform is particularly attractive for businesses and data centers as it enables high flexibility, scalability, and cost savings.
Typical application areas of Proxmox VE include cloud hosting, dedicated servers, as well as colocation environments and kubernetes-based workloads. Thanks to support for cluster formation, multiple Proxmox instances can be connected to create a highly available infrastructure.
Additionally, software-defined storage solutions like Ceph can be seamlessly integrated into Proxmox VE, enabling efficient management of large storage resources.
