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.