From VMware to Proxmox: Rethinking Backup Strategy for 2025 Backups aren’t optional. They’re common sense. And if you don’t agree, your corporate insurance provider and your industry regulators almost certainly do. Whether it’s ISO 27001,… Designing a GFS Backup Solution with Multiple Proxmox Backup Servers
Broadcom’s licensing overhaul has already reshaped the VMware partner landscape, and the 31 October 2025 deadline is another decisive step. Capacity orders beyond this date will fall under rules that make survival nearly impossible for… VMware’s Licensing Trap Tightens: Why Partners Need a Way Out
Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE) has long been a go-to for virtualisation in private cloud deployments, but its built-in Software Defined Networking (SDN) framework takes things further. SDN in Proxmox VE lets you design, manage,… Proxmox VE SDN: A Practical Guide for Private Cloud Networking
Proxmox VE 9.0 is now available, bringing a range of practical, under-the-hood improvements that continue to push the platform forward. If you’re running clusters at scale, managing sensitive workloads, or planning a move away from… Proxmox VE 9.0 Released: What’s New in SDN, HA, Storage & Upgrades
Proxmox VE supports both ZFS and LVM as local storage formats, each with distinct advantages and limitations. At Instelligence, we generally recommend ZFS as the default choice for local disk configurations due to its superior… Choosing the Right Proxmox Local Storage Format: ZFS vs LVM
People ask me why I chose Proxmox VE. With so many platforms out there: Red Hat, Hyper-V, Xen, Nutanix.. Why this one? The answer’s pretty simple. I trust it, and the people around it. It’s… Why I Chose Proxmox VE, and What That Says About the Future of Infrastructure
On 15 July 2025, Broadcom sent termination notices to VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) partners worldwide. That same day, they quietly released a FAQ confirming the plan: the current VCSP program is ending. Only a… Broadcom Cuts VMware Partners: Urgent Next Steps for CSPs and MSPs
Whether you’re a developer looking for a local VM platform or an IT leader planning your organisation’s exit from VMware, the search for a reliable alternative to VMware has never been more urgent. Broadcom’s acquisition… The Best Alternatives to VMware: From Workstations to Enterprise Data Centres
An Instelligence Guide for IT Managers and Procurement Teams If you’re a VMware customer or partner trying to figure out how to exit your contract cleanly, you’re in luck. Broadcom (who now owns VMware) introduced… How to Cancel Your VMware ELA or Partner Contract (Without a Fight)
We’ve got big news – Instelligence is now an authorised Proxmox reseller in Australia! This milestone gives our customers direct access to official Proxmox VE support, seamless Proxmox licensing, and expert local guidance from a… Woo! Instelligence Is Now an Authorised Proxmox Reseller!
