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Proxmox vs VMware

Proxmox vs VMware

I am evaluating using Proxmox instead of VMware (free license) for my VMs. I am writing down some of my thoughts for later reference. I have not used Proxmox so these thoughts are based on my research. Proxmox pros and cons * Comes with backup and restore even for the free

VMware hosting - NAS storage or SSD

VMware hosting - NAS storage or SSD

I have been hosting VMs on my ESXi hosts for 7 years. During this time I have tried different setups. I am comparing the pros and cons of each setup. I am using the free license, with its limitations. Initially I was hosting VMs in the internal SSD of the

Restoring VMware from Synology Active Backup

Restoring VMware from Synology Active Backup

I have been using Synology's Active Backup for Business to back up my VMware VMs. I wanted to test whether I can restore these backups to a new ESXi host if my current one dies, so I tested a restore process the other day. My Setups My active ESXi host: