The New Reality of the Virtualization Market
Recent changes implemented by Broadcom in VMware have created uncertainty in the market. Many organizations relying on VMware Cloud (VMC) are now exploring alternatives that offer stability, transparency, and a predictable cost model.
In this context, Stackscale positions itself as a robust and cost-effective alternative, combining the power of Proxmox VE with cutting-edge bare-metal infrastructure and advanced high-availability features.
Use Cases for Hybrid Multicloud
Hybrid multicloud architectures have become the standard for organizations seeking flexibility, resilience, and cost optimization:
Accelerated cloud-first strategies: For organizations adopting cloud-centric strategies, a hybrid multicloud solution enables agile migration of applications and data across different environments without requiring refactoring or platform changes.
Disaster recovery with RTO=0 and RPO=0: Stackscale offers georedundant infrastructure solutions with synchronous storage that ensure Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of zero. This means that in the event of a failure, recovery is instantaneous with no data loss. This capability eliminates the need for traditional DR sites, simplifies site recovery, and significantly reduces costs associated with underutilized processing resources.
Dynamic workload scaling: For companies experiencing seasonal peaks (e-commerce, testing/development cycles, one-off events), Stackscale’s hybrid architecture allows leveraging cloud elasticity while maintaining corporate security policies, Day 2 operations, and regulatory compliance without compromises.
Proxmox with Stackscale: The Enterprise Alternative
The Proxmox VE solution on Stackscale’s bare-metal infrastructure enables organizations to run an open-source virtualization platform that is tested and mature, on their own on-premise servers or dedicated high-performance servers in Stackscale’s data centers.
Competitive Advantages over VMware Cloud:
Consistent operational model: Unified management of on-premise and cloud environments using the same platform, tools, and operational processes.
Full license portability: Being open-source software, there are no licensing restrictions or hidden costs related to cores, sockets, or advanced features.
Georeplicated infrastructure with synchronous storage: Stackscale offers distributed storage solutions with synchronous replication between data centers, ensuring RTO=0 and RPO=0. This critical enterprise capability guarantees real business continuity with no data loss windows.
Mature and stable ecosystem: Proxmox VE has over 15 years of active development, a global community of millions of users, and worldwide enterprise support.
No vendor lock-in: Complete freedom to migrate between providers, run on-premise, or across multiple clouds without economic or technical penalties.
Migration from VMware is Straightforward
Stackscale provides tools and professional services to facilitate smooth transitions from VMware Cloud or traditional vSphere:
Automated migration tools: Conversion of VMware virtual machines to Proxmox format with minimal manual intervention and without extended downtime.
Simplified resource mapping: Intuitive configuration of source-destination networks, preserving IP addresses, security policies, and existing network settings.
Equivalent sizing: Stackscale’s bare-metal servers offer CPU, memory, and storage capacities comparable or superior to VMC instances, removing resizing complexities.
Integrated resilience strategies: From day one, deploy high availability, clustering, automated backups, and disaster recovery with the aforementioned RTO/RPO=0 capabilities.
Complete portability: Freedom to move workloads between on-premise, Stackscale, and other cloud providers without technical or contractual restrictions.
Unified management: Single console to manage all virtualization resources regardless of their physical location.
Benefits for Organizations Migrating
Organizations choosing to migrate from VMware Cloud to the Stackscale Proxmox solution enjoy immediate advantages:
Significant cost reduction: Eliminating VMware core/socket licenses can yield savings of 60–80% on software costs while maintaining or exceeding technical capabilities.
Full enterprise support: Stackscale offers professional migration services, technical team training, and 24/7 support with enterprise SLAs.
Next-generation infrastructure: Access to bare-metal servers with latest AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon processors, enterprise NVMe, 10/25/100 Gbps networks, and high-performance distributed storage.
Transparency and predictability: Clear pricing models with no hidden costs, predictable scaling, and no surprises in renewals.
Regulatory compliance: Data centers located in Europe with ISO 27001, ENS (National Security Scheme), and native GDPR compliance.
Georedundant Infrastructure: The Technical Edge
The synchronous storage with RTO=0 and RPO=0 offered by Stackscale is a critical differentiator for organizations with strict business continuity requirements:
- Synchronous replication between data centers: Data is written simultaneously across multiple geographic locations, ensuring zero data loss.
- Automatic and instant failover: In case of a data center failure, workloads continue running without perceptible interruption.
- No synchronization windows: Unlike asynchronous solutions, there are no vulnerable timeframes where data could be lost.
- Ideal for critical applications: Transactional databases, financial systems, healthcare applications, and any workload intolerant to data loss.
Need More Information?
Discover how Stackscale with Proxmox can transform your virtualization infrastructure with:
- Free assessment of your current VMware environment and migration analysis
- Proof of Concept (PoC) without obligation in real Stackscale infrastructure
- Technical consulting specializing in high-availability architectures
- Professional migration services with success guarantee
Contact us at Revista Cloud, and we’ll help you with more information on enterprise virtualization solutions, or connect with our technical team to design the architecture your organization needs.
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