Server & Virtualisation Services
Windows and Linux servers, Proxmox, VMware and Hyper‑V: designed, migrated and supported by specialists.
Servers and virtualisation are one of our core specialisms, alongside network infrastructure. Whether you run a single host in a comms cabinet or a cluster across sites, we design platforms that are fast, resilient and right‑sized, then document and support them properly. Because we also build the networks they sit on, storage, switching and backup are designed together rather than bolted on.
What We Provide
- Windows Server and Linux server installation, configuration and support
- Proxmox VE, VMware and Hyper‑V virtualisation platforms
- Clustering, high availability and live migration
- NAS and SAN storage design and installation
- Server room and cabinet builds, UPS and power planning
- Hybrid setups connecting on‑premises servers with Microsoft Azure
- Backup and replication, including Proxmox Backup Server. See Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Monitoring, patching and ongoing support
VMware to Proxmox Migrations
VMware licensing changes since Broadcom’s acquisition have pushed up costs for many businesses. Proxmox VE is a mature, open‑source alternative with clustering, high availability and integrated backup, without per‑core licence fees. We assess whether it suits your workloads, plan the migration, move your virtual machines with minimal downtime and hand over a documented platform. If staying on VMware or moving to Hyper‑V or Azure is the better answer, we’ll tell you.
Why Choose Us for Servers & Virtualisation?
- Specialists, not generalists: server and virtualisation work is a core skill, not a sideline.
- Network‑aware design: storage traffic, VLANs and switching are planned with the servers. See our Network Infrastructure Services.
- Vendor‑agnostic: Proxmox, VMware, Hyper‑V or cloud. We recommend what fits your budget and workloads.
- Out‑of‑hours migrations: disruptive work is scheduled when your team has gone home.
From Small Jobs to Large Projects, Same Standards
Our core team and extended Strategic Partner Network let us scale from a single site visit to large, multi‑site projects, without dropping the standards you see on day one. The same project management, testing and documentation apply whatever the size of the job.
- Unix & Linux specialists, genuinely agnostic: comfortable at the command line as well as the GUI, with heavy Windows and Mac experience, so we can offer real choices (sometimes up to 70% cheaper) and design for whoever will manage it.
- Multiskilled team, lean budgets: our engineers cover several disciplines, so you don’t pay for extra trades, duplicated visits or handovers between contractors.
- Scale when you need it: vetted partners add capacity and specialist skills for larger projects, managed by us to the same standards.
- Investing in people, tools and software: ongoing training, quality test equipment and our in-house AI Engineering Suite keep work fast, accurate and well documented, onsite and remote.
- Human first, supported by AI: people lead every job, with AI handling the admin, and a Kaizen culture of honest feedback and continuous improvement.
- Less waste, better value: right‑sized solutions, no unnecessary kit and no wasted site time. A lean, clean operation means more of your budget goes into the work itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Proxmox suitable for business use?
Yes, for many workloads. It supports clustering, high availability and integrated backup, and enterprise support subscriptions are available. We’ll assess your applications and tell you honestly whether it fits.
Can you support servers another provider installed?
Yes. We start by auditing and documenting what you have, then take over support. See our IT & Network Audits.
Talk to a Server Specialist
Planning a new server, a virtualisation refresh or a move away from VMware? Get honest, vendor‑agnostic advice. MSPs needing white‑label server engineers can visit Your Technical Resource.
Call us: 01785 603557 Email: [email protected]