AGPL-3.0
Proxmox VE
Open-source virtualization platform for VMs and containers
A self-hosted virtualization environment that manages KVM virtual machines and Linux containers with a unified UI.
In depth
What it is
Proxmox VE is a self-hosted virtualization environment that manages KVM virtual machines and Linux containers with a unified UI.
Key features
- Virtualization - KVM VMs and LXC containers in one platform.
- Web management - Web UI and API for node and cluster management.
- Storage - Integration with ZFS and other storage backends.
- Clustering - Clustering and HA features (configuration-dependent).
Strengths
- Virtualization - KVM VMs and LXC containers in one platform.
- Web management - Web UI and API for node and cluster management.
- Storage - Integration with ZFS and other storage backends.
Trade-offs
- Operations - On-prem lifecycle work includes upgrades and hardware planning.
- Scale - Large clusters require careful storage and network design.
- Support model - Enterprise support and repository access vary by subscription.
Pricing
Open-source software. Direct license cost is zero; costs are typically infrastructure, operations, and optional paid support or hosting.
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