Proxmox VE has established itself as the leading open-source virtualization solution for SMEs seeking enterprise functionality without the associated costs.
What is Proxmox VE?
Proxmox Virtual Environment combines:
- KVM hypervisor: For virtual machines
- LXC containers: For lightweight applications
- Software-defined storage: Ceph integration
- Web management: Intuitive interface
- High availability: Automatic failover
For most SMEs, a Proxmox-based solution offers 70-80% savings compared to commercial alternatives while maintaining complete enterprise functionality.