Proxmox service provider for consulting, migration, and managed operations
We design, build, migrate and operate Proxmox environments, from a single node to an HA cluster with Ceph and Proxmox Backup Server.
About the technology
Proxmox VE as a virtualisation and private cloud platform
Proxmox VE combines KVM virtualisation, LXC containers, software-defined networking, storage, and high availability in a centrally managed open-source platform. Proxmox Backup Server adds deduplicated, encrypted backups and traceable recovery paths.
WZ-IT sizes nodes, networking, ZFS or Ceph, and backup around workloads and recovery objectives. We provide new deployments, migrations, hardening, documentation, and optional managed operations - on customer-owned hardware, bare-metal providers, or as part of a hybrid infrastructure.
Proxmox VE 9.2 is current: Debian 13.5 "Trixie", Linux kernel 7.0, QEMU 11, ZFS 2.4, and new capabilities for load balancing, HA, and SDN. We assess and plan the upgrade, including dependencies on Ceph, PBS, and HA.
Proxmox VE 9.2 highlights
Dynamic load balancer
The cluster resource scheduler considers current utilization when placing HA-managed guests.HA arm/disarm
The HA stack can be suspended and re-enabled in a controlled way for planned maintenance.WireGuard and BGP fabrics
The SDN layer supports new fabric protocols and more granular BGP and EVPN filtering.Custom CPU models
CPU profiles and supported flags can be managed and reviewed centrally in the interface.
Our Proxmox Services
Consulting, migration, and managed operations
As a Proxmox service provider, we design, migrate, and manage individual servers as well as HA and Ceph clusters.
HA cluster & Ceph
We are planning a new Proxmox environment
Cluster topology, ZFS or Ceph, hardware sizing and migration plan, provider-agnostic. Build from single node to HA cluster, Kubernetes on top and multiple clusters in Proxmox Datacenter Manager.
VMware alternative
We want to move away from VMware, Hyper-V or Nutanix
We migrate existing VMware or Hyper-V systems in a controlled way: inventory, target architecture, pilot, cutover and rollback path.
Managed maintenance
Proxmox is running, operations need a dedicated owner
Monitoring, updates and backup checks follow the agreed service level. Existing or orphaned clusters are taken over after a health check.
Backup, DR & security
Backups, recovery objectives and access need to hold up
PBS 4.2 with S3 object storage, defined RTO/RPO with failover drills and reviewed management access with MFA, roles and segmentation.
- Proxmox Backup Server
- Fixed-price Restore TestReview PBS configuration, restore one system in isolation and document recovery point, duration and findings.
- Disaster RecoveryBackup DR, warm standby or hot standby with stretched cluster. Defined RTO/RPO and failover drills.
- Security & HardeningAssess management access, MFA, roles, network segmentation, firewall, logging, update paths, and backup protection.
Platform selection
Proxmox on Your Preferred Platform
Provider-agnostic - from single-node to HA cluster on your preferred platform. Also STACKIT as a sovereign cloud (Schwarz Group) or on-premises on your own hardware.
Schools and public sector
We run IT for a school, authority or municipality
Proxmox for school authorities, administrations and municipal IT: build, migration and operations with documented responsibilities.
For professional secrecy holders
Operate Proxmox in the Section 203 Managed Cloud
If Proxmox processes client, patient or other professional secrets, WZ-IT plans the application, infrastructure, access, backups and ongoing operations within a purpose-built operating model.
Hetzner
OVHcloud
IONOS
STACKITServices & pricing
Starting points for your project, even if it is still open
Whether you start with an assessment, move straight to implementation or hand over operations - every starting point has a defined scope and a stated price. All prices are net and exclude statutory VAT. The offers are addressed to businesses.
Virtualisation Exit Assessment
Assess VMware or Hyper-V estates and plan a Proxmox target architecture, risks, migration waves and rollback path.
Optional follow-on service: Proxmox implementation, migration and operations.from €1,490 excl. VATView details ImplementProxmox Setup & Cluster
Build a Proxmox single node or three-node cluster with aligned storage, networking, backup integration and documentation.
from €1,490 excl. VAT one-timeView details OperateManaged Proxmox
Operate nodes and clusters with monitoring, updates, backup assurance and an agreed response model.
Priced per node; cluster scope is confirmed during the audit.from €179.90 excl. VAT / node and monthView details OperateManaged Proxmox Hosting
A dedicated server in a data center in Germany, provided by WZ-IT and operated with Proxmox VE.
Three server sizes, also as a two- or three-node cluster; off-site PBS available as an add-on.from €249.90 excl. VAT / server and monthView detailsPrivate cloud in the overall system
Proxmox can be the central platform without excluding other clouds and sites
Virtual machines, containers, backups and storage connect to existing cloud services, Kubernetes clusters and local sites. The environment can therefore grow with requirements instead of accumulating isolated solutions.
Virtualisation and storage
Nodes, clusters, Ceph, ZFS and PBS are designed as a dependable platform.
Cloud and sites
Private networks connect Proxmox to other operating locations and services in a controlled way.
Managed Proxmox
Monitoring, updates, backup checks and incident response follow an agreed service level.
Frequently asked questions about Proxmox VE
Answers about versions, costs, high availability, operations, and migration.
- Proxmox VE is an open-source platform for server virtualization and container management. It combines KVM-based virtual machines with LXC containers and provides a web-based management interface. Proxmox is the leading open-source alternative to VMware vSphere.
- Proxmox VE 9.2, released on 21 May 2026, is the current version. It is based on Debian 13.5 "Trixie", uses Linux kernel 7.0, and adds a dynamic load balancer, HA arm/disarm, and WireGuard and BGP fabrics, among other capabilities. Support for PVE 8 ends in August 2026. More in our Upgrade Guide.
- Proxmox VE is open source and can be used without a mandatory software license. Optional subscriptions add the enterprise repository and, depending on tier, vendor support. Hardware, backup storage, and any setup, migration, or managed operations services are additional cost components.
- A move is often assessed when VMware contracts expire, licensing models change, or more infrastructure control is required. Whether Proxmox is a technical fit depends on workloads, storage, networking, backup, and required vendor integrations. Learn more on our VMware migration page.
- Yes. Proxmox VE supports high availability by automatically restarting HA-managed guests on remaining nodes. This requires a robust quorum and storage design, sufficient remaining capacity, and tested fencing and recovery procedures. Depending on the target design, Ceph, external shared storage, or planned ZFS replication may be used.
- Proxmox VE supports local storage such as ZFS and LVM as well as networked and distributed storage including NFS, iSCSI, and Ceph. Proxmox Backup Server 4.2 additionally supports S3-compatible object storage as a backup datastore. The right architecture depends on performance, redundancy, and recovery objectives.
- PBS is the specialized backup solution for Proxmox VE. It provides incremental, deduplicated and client-side encrypted backups. Since PBS 4.2 (May 2026), S3 object storage is officially stable - backups can be stored on Hetzner Object Storage, MinIO, AWS S3 or Wasabi. More on our PBS page.
- We offer Essential, Business, Priority, Production and Critical. 24/7 monitoring is separate from the support window; Production and Critical add contractual 24/7 P1 response. Exact windows, response targets and service boundaries are listed on our maintenance page.
- Yes. We offer training for administrators - from basic concepts to cluster management and Ceph administration. Training can be conducted remotely or on-site.
- We first analyze your existing VMware environment (VMs, network, storage), create a migration plan and execute the migration with minimal downtime. Storage conversion (VMDK → qcow2/ZFS), network reconfiguration and cluster setup are handled by us.
Further Reading
Tutorials & practical guides
In-depth guides from real-world experience.
Guides
- PVE 8 → 9 Upgrade for EnterprisesUpgrade Guide
- PBS 4.2: S3 Storage Officially StablePBS 4.2
- Migrate VMware to ProxmoxMigration
- Encrypted Proxmox BackupsBackup
- Private Cloud HA ClusterHA Cluster
- Proxmox on Hetzner Auto-InstallAuto-Install
- Cluster Network on HetznerNetworking
- Remove Subscription NoticeTutorial
All services at a glance
- All services & pricesThe complete service catalogue lists further audits, managed services, local systems and project engagements with their respective pricing or scoping model.
- Consulting overviewAll starting points from orientation workshop to second opinion.
- View hybrid operationsOperate Proxmox together with other clouds and sites.
- View the overall systemPlanning before, operations after and ad-hoc support as separate building blocks.
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Reviews & projects
Proxmox proof from real projects
Customer feedback on virtualization, backup, VPN, security and ongoing cluster operations.
WZ-IT moved our studio infrastructure from decentralised individual devices to a central platform: every site is securely connected via VPN, new devices are onboarded automatically and an entire site is provisioned from a template, without manual steps on location. What impressed me most is the breadth and depth of their knowledge: Timo and Robin are not a typical IT provider who sets up a server and leaves. The two of them think their way into highly complex infrastructure and software topics, work through every requirement we put in front of them, and build networking, provisioning and operations so that everything fits together in the end. WZ-IT is an excellent partner for complex software, network and architecture projects.
Steve KirchnerManaging Director, nextGYM GmbH
International
Built in Germany's Ruhr Valley. Running worldwide.
WZ-IT designs, develops and operates infrastructure and software for clients in Germany and internationally. We deliver projects remotely and continue supporting them in ongoing operations after go-live.
Selected projects
- LiveRemote access platform for distributed water treatment plantsABCO Water Systems · Australia · Secure Access & OT
- 81%AWS migration with substantially lower operating costsEVA Real Estate · UAE · Cloud exit & infrastructure
- 98%Provision new sites in minutes instead of hoursnextGYM GmbH · Germany · Automation & IoT
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Enquiry
Request a technical Proxmox assessment
Name the current estate, objective, and required operational responsibility.
- Straight with Timo and Robin - no sales team, no pitch
- An honest take, including when we are not the right fit
- Concrete next steps for infrastructure, software or AI
No risk: worst case, you leave with a clearer understanding of your project than before.
WZ-IT's advice on our Azure migration was technically sound and completely non-binding right from the intro call - we took away a great deal.
Jakob ÖschlbergerInno7 GmbH
WZ-IT's advice on our Azure migration was technically sound and completely non-binding right from the intro call - we took away a great deal.