Proxmox VE Reviews

We sell Proxmox VE solutions to our customers. The workload to help our customers may be the biggest use case to be on the cloud. We use a bunch of statuses, and different ways to deliver databases, and SQL Servers. So, that's the natural way we use the platform on the cloud.

It has a good performance and you can cluster it.

It's more about the clusters. The clusters are pretty much good and have a high performance and impact.

For now, we're planning to migrate to another solution because there seems to be a lot of backups that we have set up. We have reviewed Proxmox VE but we want to focus more on our customers. In fact, we have already finished our first deployment and we will receive more features that will go to the cloud.

I have been using Proxmox VE for the past five years.

You don't have to be very observant. We have maybe three times the hard one, but it seems as if this is an open-source solution that is supported by the community, and it's okay.

If you feel you have the skills to do it, you can go hands-on by yourself to do these deliveries, and it's going to be very useful for the solution. You need to have the training and the right skills.

For now, we are pretty much working on that, but I think someday, we will make it solve another class from our class which is very good because we have an installation. If you start from the beginning, it's the third one, maybe you have the profile, so you will deploy it in maybe four days.

So it's what you have to like to go there, but it can work because if you have some problems, you have that resource to go and I found things they will need. They will keep you updated and will help you a lot. So if you ask me, their service is good. The community forum is very technical, and they're quick to respond when they are messaged.

The setup is very easy, but the problem is when you have to customize the solution they're talking about more episodes. You have to be more hands-on to have a very good draft, it will be more helpful to have a very good delivery.

For the price, performance is going to be the first takeaway we can offer to our customers.

It's one of those things for me to move things on to the cloud. It's not so easy. I am always on the laptop and have to monitor that because if you want to make strides; you need to stay online. Though we intend to go with a third party to look for another solution, we hope they will fix that in the next release.

The work panel is very good for intake. It's very easy to use and you can scale from other areas which is not a very technical way, so you can use them, including the panel. They can manage their integrated solutions, and that's very good because it's the thing that you want to scale. If the customer wants to operate a downgrade and do something with Proxmox VE, that is what will take you there. You can integrate Proxmox VE with other solutions. Proxmox VE is one thing if you want to start with cloud deployment.

I needed a free virtualization solution for training, development work, and application testing with the ability to quickly deploy VMs based on a single VM template and snapshots.

By implementing Proxmox, we now have the ability to quickly build and deploy VM desktops for application testing with the snapshot ability to rollback, as required. Saves a lot of time compared to imaging physical desktops. The web interface is quick to learn for techs to deploy VMs based on templates, as required.

The template option allows us to build a desktop in a VM, then quickly deploy as a linked clone. The hard drive file on the template is used (read-only), then all changes are saved in a separate hard drive file. It is like deploying a new VM based on snapshots.

Some of the more advanced features and options required for setup still need to use the console and hand edit config files.

No issues.

No issues.

initial setup was a bit of a learning curve, as with any new product. Some of the configuration required uses the console and options were not available in web interface (like setting MTU on NICs).

I have Proxmox VE, which is based on Debian Linux, installed at home. It's part of my virtualization now. It allows one to create  virtual machines in containers. We basically created a web interface. My test environment and pfSense are installed on the solution for building the data center. I am using version seven, which is the latest version that was recently released. I've been working with Proxmox since version two. 

The solution can be used to virtualize environments, as well as for containers, similar to that of VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix and OpenStack. Proxmox takes a different approach. It provides one single user interface to configure the virtual machines, the containers, the management and everything else. It's based on Debian Linux, using KVM. The web interface replaces the need to deal with the command line. It allows a person to create virtual machines and is very user-friendly. It's an amazing product. 

A feature which should be added is the ability to encrypt the main installation. The address cannot be encrypted when installing the solution as an operating system. However, because it's a Debian based project, one can always install Debian Linux, encrypt it and then install Proxmox on top of that.

While my experience with the solution is still very new, there are many features that need to be added for the backup part, not the one involving virtualization. While we are talking about a complete solution, it would be amazing if this issue concerning the backup part were to be addressed. 

I have been using Proxmox VE for five years.

The solution is really stable. 

The solution is extremely scalable. 

I never tried the Proxmox tech support. As it is an open source project, they have a good community online. So, I did not find any trouble googling the issues I faced and finding solutions for them.

The installation takes 30 minutes. It's not that hard, as it is on a GUI. There's an interface to it involving one's country, the email address, password and IP address that one wishes to use. That's it. It will handle everything else.

Because I'm using Proxmox VE for personal use and it's an AGPL license project, I can use it at home for free. Enterprise support can be provided, although I have never tried this and always took advantage of the community subscription. Once I installed the solution, I replaced the enterprise repository to the community one. I don't get all the goodness of Proxmox VE, but that is okay.

I utilize the solution solely for personal use, for my home net. I have a home server in which VMware is installed. I had to reinstall this on a monthly basis, which was a nightmare. One day I came across the solution, installed it into the server and it's been working like a charm ever since. 

They recently also released a backup solution, which is now in its second release. I think they also recently released version two. This backup solution can work with Proxmox to backup the Proxmox VMs. In terms of Proxmox, it really is an amazing product. I can't think of anything critical to say about it, to be honest. One can scale it and it allows for high visibility virtual machines can be replicated. One can do many things with the solution which would  be a nightmare to do in data centers. Proxmox VE makes it much easier to do.

When it comes to the solution, there is much integration involved. It's like it's own ecosystem, as Proxmox was making virtualization platforms and mail gateways before. Now, Proxmox offers its own backup solution. In the past, I would have had to use Veeam to backup the Proxmox virtual machines. Also, the restore wasn't so seamless. But, Proxmox offers its own backup solution for doing agentless backups and restores. It allows for five restores and even instant VM recovery, same as Veeam. It's just amazing. 

We are talking about the native ability to encrypt the storage. Lets say, for example, that I want to install Proxmox on the server, but I want the server to be encrypted. This means that, should I dispose of the hard disk, nobody would be able to decrypt my data.

My advice to others is to dive in straight away. Don't hesitate.

I rate Proxmox VE as a ten out of ten. 

We primarily use this solution to cover anything that VMware does.

The solution has made it so that I can operate things without having to spend thousands and thousands of dollars. It's saved my company a lot of money.

The affordability of the solution is the product's most valuable aspect.

The so-called free support that the solution offers doesn't allow you to access the repositories. If they would allow that access like they say they do it would be better. It does work for about a week and then it times out and never works again.

It would be preferable if they had a different viewing product other than VNC.

The initial setup has a pretty steep learning curve.

I'd like to see more high availability capabilities.

I've been using the solution for a couple of years.

The solution is very stable. That's not a problem. I can't recall dealing with bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.

The solution is scalable. If a company needs to expand the service, it can do so easily.

We just have a handful of users on the solution. However, it fluctuates. Many users handle web servers and virtual guests.

Technical support has room for improvement. It would be nice to be able to call them and have conversations with them during stateside hours. Right now, that's not possible. Right now, it's more run through email and chats.

I'd rate their service seven out of ten. It's okay, but it could be better if calling them directly was an option.

We previously used Hyper-V and VMware, however, we switched to this solution mostly due to the costs involved in running the other options.

The initial setup isn't too bad, however, it's a bit complex. There's definitely a learning curve for people implementing it themselves.

The solution is very affordable in comparison to competitors.

We're simply customers. We don't have a business relationship with the solution.

We're currently using the latest version of the solution.

We use both cloud and on-premises deployment models.

The solution isn't too bad, and not too hard to figure out. Users considering taking on the solution can just watch some videos and train up a little bit. It will make it easier when it comes to setting everything up and understanding how to handle the solution.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. It would be great if there was someone available in stateside hours instead of just German hours. Other than that, it offers pretty much everything we need at a pretty great price.

We use this solution to host our database, and also the Nextcloud private-cloud solution.

We have an on-premises deployment.

The most valuable feature of this solution is migration.

If this solution could import directly from OVS format then it would make migration much easier.

Not many people know about this product, so bulletins and advertising should be done to make people more aware of it.

This solution has been very good and very stable in this past that I have been using it.

I have not tried to add any additional servers, but I think that it will be scalable.

We have between twenty-five and thirty users.

I haven't needed technical support from Proxmox, but I think that everything is covered in the recommendations on the website and the community support.

We did not use another solution prior to this one.

The initial setup of this solution is not complex. 

We set up three nodes and fixed storage.

The deployment took us at most four hours.

I performed the deployment myself. I'm a guru.

This product is fantastic.

I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

We can access the product from iPhone 7. It is stable and easy. 

Proxmox VE needs improvement in cloud computing. 

I have been using the solution for 12 months personally. For professional work, I have been using it for seven months. 

I rate the Proxmox VE's stability an eight out of ten. 

I rate the tool's scalability an eight out of ten. There is only one user for Proxmox VE. 

I have yet to use technical support. I use Google to find answers. 

I rate the product's setup an eight out of ten. 

I rate the product an eight out of ten. 

I primarily use Proxmox for training in university. I use its virtual environment.

The availability of the platform is okay.

If we compare Proxmox with VMware, VMware provides an environment with a client. And Proxmox provides us an environment with a web client. Most important things for me. And Proxmox uses a middle person with an improviser.

Some items that we use within this solution are not available in other virtual environments.

The solution works well with Linux based systems.

There's a SPICE protocol that's very useful in managing aspects of Proxmox.

The product is pretty easy to install.

The solution is open source and free to use.

The availability of the solution could be a bit better.

I've used the solution for about three years or so.

Sometimes I see the stability can cause little problems. I've noticed that, when I use, I merge two, three, or four virtual machines, and when I merge all of these machines at the same time, we have some running slowly. Even if I use the virtual environment I see things running slowly sometimes.

The scalability is okay. If a company wants to scale it, they can.

I've rarely contacted technical support. I have a pretty good competence with Proxmox at this point in time.

We also use VMware or sometimes Citrix as well. We use a variety of virtual environments and compare them. I use them as learning devices for my students.

If you look at the overall market, VMware is the best in terms of offering and popularity, however, I personally prefer Proxmox and will continue to use it and advocate for it.

The installation is very easy. It's straightforward. It's not complex. This is due to the fact that it's an environment that depends on Linux with the version of the kernel in Linux.

When we install it the environment is so easy, we just have to put the image of the system and we choose the mode of installation. It's quite simple.

When we are in the environment, we just need to create an instance of a VM.

I use the open-source version of the solution. We build on a general public license. We don't pay for using the service. For us, as an open-source version, it's free. I'm not sure if there are other versions that cost more and what the pricing is. I've never looked into it.

I'm just an end-user of the solution. I don't have a business relationship with Proxmox. I use the product in my classroom as a learning aid.

I'd recommend the solution. It's been an invaluable learning resource for myself and my students. It works well and shows off the potential of virtual environments. I use it often for my classes and with my students as a teaching device.

On a scale from one to ten, I would rate this product at an eight. I would only give VMware a higher rating. It's definitely at the top of my list in terms of technology in this area.

I use this solution as a virtualization and Linux container platform for a small-medium Enterprise. It's highly stable, flexible, expansible, and compatible. The characteristics of the software combined with the hardware performance allow for the deployment of services in many different and variable scenarios, especially on-site for companies that need this kind of deployment.

Proxmox allows us to achieve affordable performance while keeping high levels of data protection and flexibility. It also enables the deployment of services for small enterprises that need on-site deployment, and at the same time, it helps keep the budget under control. It maintains very low energy, noise, and steric footprint for the office environment.

For me, there are several features that I find valuable, including:

• Use of open-source software.
• Compatibility with simple Linux container solutions on the same hosts.
• The integration of a simple and flexible backup solution.
• The dashboard/control panel.

Worthy of special mention is the community, which is excellent at solving or explaining difficulties for the users of the solution.

This solution needs a more flexible and efficient backup solution in the dashboard.

The capacity for integrating deployment through WAN is needed. Something like a Federation tool for Central monitoring and management.

UPS supervision integration would be a nice feature because right now this has been integrated by ourselves using another tool that is not on the platform.

Besides using the free unlicensed version, the updates are very stable. I have only had one reported incident in eight years. Systems are deployed in office scenarios.

This solution scales relatively easily.

I have never used the technical support. Instead, I have relied on the community.

Prior to this solution, I used VMware VSphere 5 and 6, but it requires mostly professional (certified) IT equipment. The performance impact of the hypervisor and control panel is very heavy and it requires an independent backup solution. It also does not support Linux containers.

The initial setup was relatively simple. We had a couple of servers and an iSCSI SAN, VLAN, and LACP Bonding with no HA.

We performed the implementation in-house.

The time it took for us to see the ROI was very short.

Proxmox is free software, but if you prefer the support and a more rested repository then you can pay for it.

I evaluated several products including Docker, HyperV, VirtualBox, and KVM.