NTT-AT Begins Offering Open-Source Virtualization Platform 'Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE)'

NTT Advanced Technology Corporation (hereinafter NTT-AT; headquartered in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Tadashi Ito) has signed a certified reseller agreement with Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH (headquartered in Austria) and has begun offering the enterprise open-source virtualization platform 'Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE)'. Proxmox VE is a flexible and scalable virtualization infrastructure that enables integrated management of virtual machines and containers in a single environment.

1. About Proxmox VE

Proxmox VE is a Linux-based open-source virtualization platform. Its key feature is the unified management of the virtualization technology 'KVM' and the container technology 'LXC' from a single web-based management interface. It enables comprehensive operation of virtual machines, containers, storage, networks, and cluster configurations.

2. Main Features of Proxmox VE

- Integrated Management of Virtual Machines and Containers Efficiently operate KVM-based virtual machines and LXC-based lightweight containers on the same platform.

- High Availability and Cluster Support Achieve stable system operation with multi-node cluster configurations, live migration, and automatic failover functions.

- Standard Software-Defined Storage (SDS) Supports storage technologies such as Ceph and ZFS, enabling the construction of highly available and scalable storage configurations.

- Intuitive Web Management Interface The web GUI, available immediately after installation, simplifies operations such as system configuration, monitoring, and backup.

Peace of Mind and Cost Benefits of Open Source

Proxmox VE is open-source software provided under the GNU Affero General Public License v3 (AGPL v3). It provides unrestricted access to all functions, ensuring high transparency and reliability even in long-term operation.

By introducing Proxmox VE, customers can avoid vendor lock-in, a key advantage of open source, and build or migrate their virtualization infrastructure at a lower cost compared to existing virtualization platform products, thanks to its simple licensing model.

3. Services Provided by NTT-AT

NTT-AT provides comprehensive support, from the initial consideration of Proxmox VE introduction to design, construction, and post-operation support. We propose optimal configurations for customers considering new virtualization infrastructure or migration from existing environments.

As a unique NTT-AT solution, we offer the 'AT! Instant Proxmox VM Automated Construction Solution', which automates VM construction. This solution provides batch creation and deletion of VMs, a feature not standard in Proxmox VE. It can automatically install not only the VM itself but also middleware on the built OS.