Tag: Virtualization

  • From VMware to Proxmox VE: How I Migrated a Mixed Windows/Linux Cluster with Ceph, Dual 10Gb Bonds, and PBS

    From VMware to Proxmox VE: How I Migrated a Mixed Windows/Linux Cluster with Ceph, Dual 10Gb Bonds, and PBS

    TL;DR: I moved a vSphere cluster (mostly Windows, a few Linux VMs, plus two virtual firewalls) to Proxmox VE. I built a three node Proxmox cluster with out of band IPMI, Ceph for shared storage, redundant Corosync, and VLAN aware networking over an LACP bond to dual 10Gb switches. I finished by standing up a…

  • VMWare to Proxmox Statement of Work

    VMWare to Proxmox Statement of Work

    VMWare to Proxmox Migration, Training, and Managed Services Prepared by: ARPHost, LLC Date: July 24, 2025 1. Overview This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the scope of services ARPHost, LLC will provide in relation to the migration from VMWare to Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE), including comprehensive setup, configuration, training, and ongoing managed services. 2. Scope…

  • Migrating VMware to Proxmox Like a Pro (From Someone Who’s Been on Proxmox Since Version 1)

    Migrating VMware to Proxmox Like a Pro (From Someone Who’s Been on Proxmox Since Version 1)

    I’ve been using Proxmox since the early days, back in version 1 and I haven’t hosted a single VM on VMware for my own infrastructure since. Over the years, I’ve migrated countless customers from VMware ESXi/vCenter clusters over to Proxmox VE, and the process has only gotten easier, faster, and more reliable. Today, Proxmox has…

  • 5 Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Hosting Provider

    5 Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Hosting Provider

    By ARPHost – Your Partner in Reliable Hosting Choosing the right hosting provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your website or online business. A reliable host ensures your site is fast, secure, and always available to visitors. The wrong one? Well… let’s just say downtime and poor performance are not…

  • 12+ Years at Hivelocity: My Journey in DevOps Leadership, Cloud Infrastructure, and Company Culture

    12+ Years at Hivelocity: My Journey in DevOps Leadership, Cloud Infrastructure, and Company Culture

    From 2012 to 2025, I had the privilege of working at Hivelocity, a leading provider in the data center and cloud hosting industry. Over twelve and a half years, I led the DevOps, Internal IT Support, and Cybersecurity Compliance teams, overseeing critical systems that powered global operations. We weren’t on the front lines of customer…

  • ARPHost Expands Services and Evolves – 2024 to 2025 Update

    ARPHost Expands Services and Evolves – 2024 to 2025 Update

    Since early 2024, ARPHost has been on a mission to deliver world-class hosting and managed services to clients both locally in Colorado and globally across our cloud infrastructure. Over the past year and especially the past few months we’ve made significant additions to our service portfolio and major upgrades to our website. Here’s what’s new:…

  • ARPHost Expands Managed Hosting Services from Colorado to Nationwide Coverage

    ARPHost Expands Managed Hosting Services from Colorado to Nationwide Coverage

    Durango, CO — 05/06/2025 — ARPHost, a trusted leader in managed hosting solutions and secure IT infrastructure services, today announced the expansion of its offerings from a local Colorado base to nationwide service coverage. This strategic move allows ARPHost to deliver high-performance, reliable hosting and personalized support to businesses across the United States. Since its founding,…

  • Escape Vendor Lock-In: Proxmox + Managed Hosting Is the Way Forward

    Escape Vendor Lock-In: Proxmox + Managed Hosting Is the Way Forward

    Proxmox plays a pivotal role in managed hosting services by serving as a powerful, open-source platform for virtualization and containerization, making it ideal for companies seeking cost-effective, flexible, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Here’s a breakdown of how Proxmox fits into managed hosting and how these services simplify its adoption and ongoing management: Ease of Use with Proxmox…