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Proxmox VE 9.2 vs VMware: Is It Time for SMEs to Switch?
Proxmox VE 9.2 has been available since May 21, 2026. On paper, it is a minor release. In practice, it matters much more for many...
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Multi-cluster management
Proxmox Datacenter Manager for multiple clusters
The Proxmox Datacenter Manager brings all your PVE clusters and backup servers into one dashboard. We introduce PDM in a structured way and operate it - from connecting the remotes to day-to-day operations.
Cross-cluster live migrationCentral updates & subscriptionsOne dashboard for everything
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Audiences
Who the Datacenter Manager pays off for
As soon as more than one Proxmox cluster is running, switching between interfaces becomes an operational risk: updates get forgotten, responsibilities blur, the overview is missing.
System houses & MSPs
Multiple customer clusters, separate credentials, constant switching between web UIs. The Datacenter Manager turns this into one central operations view - each remote cleanly connected via API token.
Companies with site clusters
Branches, plants or country sites, each with its own cluster: a central view of status, updates and resources - without giving up the sites' local autonomy.
Grown landscapes
Production, test and DMZ as separate clusters - architecturally correct, operationally tedious. The Datacenter Manager brings the separate islands into one shared overview.
Capabilities
What the Proxmox Datacenter Manager can do today
Version 1.0 has been generally available since December 2025; the current release line is 1.1 (May 2026). This is the verified feature set - without marketing markup.
Single pane of glass
All Proxmox VE clusters and Proxmox Backup Servers in one interface: status, resources and guests across all remotes.
Live migration between clusters
VMs can be migrated between different remotes while running - across cluster boundaries, not just within a single cluster.
Central SDN / EVPN
Manage EVPN-based software-defined networking centrally across multiple remotes - one configuration view instead of cluster-by-cluster upkeep.
Central update management
Updates for connected systems tracked and managed centrally - instead of walking through every environment one by one.
New since version 1.1
Central subscription key management, unified Ceph monitoring across remotes, central guest & snapshot management (first iteration) and automated installation workflows.
Built for large environments
Tested with over 5,000 remotes and more than 10,000 guests - written in Rust, licensed under AGPLv3.
Prerequisites
- Proxmox VE from version 8.4, Proxmox Backup Server from 3.4
- Remotes connected via API tokens with appropriately scoped permissions
- Self-signed certificates are secured via fingerprint pinning
- Deployed as its own VM or host (Debian 13 based ISO)
- From 4 GiB RAM for production use
What does PDM cost?
PDM has no subscription of its own. The enterprise repository activates automatically once enough connected remotes have a subscription of Basic or higher - support runs through the remotes' subscriptions.
So costs arise not for the software, but for a clean introduction and reliable operations - which is exactly where we come in.
Limitations
Honestly: what PDM is not (yet)
PDM is a young product with a clear roadmap. That is exactly why a guided introduction pays off: build on what is stable today - and plan for what is coming.
No cross-cluster HA for guests: if a cluster fails, PDM does not automatically restart your VMs on another one.
Central management of backup jobs does not exist yet - a central overview is planned first.
EVPN VNets cannot yet be stretched across clusters - stretching across remotes is on the roadmap.
Central firewall management is planned, but not yet included.
Bulk actions and console access to remote resources are missing so far.
Trade media like to position PDM as a vCenter counterpart - Proxmox itself does not market it that way. If you start with vCenter expectations, you should know the differences; if you take PDM for what it is, you already get a solid central operations interface today.
Approach
Our service: introduce and operate PDM
Four steps from cluster landscape to a central operations view - structured, documented and without surprises.
1
Assessment
We map your cluster landscape: versions (PVE 8.4+ required), networks, access paths, subscriptions and responsibilities.
2
Deployment & connection
Roll out PDM as its own VM or host and connect all remotes via API tokens with cleanly scoped permissions - including certificate pinning.
3
Operational integration
Update processes, 24/7 proactive monitoring, and runbooks: PDM becomes part of your regular operations - not just another dashboard.
4
Ongoing operations
If desired, we operate PDM and the connected clusters long-term under our managed framework - with monitoring, updates and fixed response times.
Operations from one source
View Managed ProxmoxPDM is the interface - operations remain the work
With Managed Proxmox from €179.90 per node per month, we take over monitoring, updates, backup management, and incident response for connected clusters. PDM operations are assessed for the specific environment.
Knowledge
Further Proxmox guides
In-depth knowledge from our Proxmox knowledge base.
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.
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Plan multiple Proxmox clusters together
Name clusters, sites, connectivity, and required shared operational processes.
Blog & Tutorials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most important questions
PDM has no subscription of its own. The enterprise repository activates automatically once enough connected remotes have a subscription of Basic or higher - support runs through the subscriptions of the connected systems. So costs arise not for PDM itself, but for introduction and operations; we calculate those transparently by effort.
Proxmox VE from version 8.4 and Proxmox Backup Server from 3.4. Older clusters need to be updated before connecting - we plan that as part of the introduction, including the PVE 8 to 9 upgrade path where sensible.
Yes - that is one of the core features: live migration of running VMs between different remotes, i.e. across cluster boundaries. Within a single cluster, migration remains the job of Proxmox VE itself, as usual.
Put carefully: trade media position PDM as a vCenter counterpart - Proxmox itself does not market it that way. PDM delivers central management, cross-cluster live migration and update management; features like cross-cluster HA for guests are still on the roadmap. For a migration decision, it pays to look at the big picture rather than a 1:1 feature comparison.
The developers test the Datacenter Manager with over 5,000 connected remotes and more than 10,000 guests. For typical environments - from a handful up to a few dozen clusters - scaling is therefore not a limiting factor.
Yes. We handle the assessment, deployment, connecting all remotes via API tokens and the operational integration with monitoring and runbooks. If desired, we operate PDM and the clusters behind it long-term - with Managed Proxmox from €179.90 per node per month.
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