Proxmox is an open source platform that combines virtualization, container-based virtualization and software-defined storage. It is based on Debian Linux and offers a comprehensive solution for the management of virtual machines (VMs), containers and storage resources.
The platform enables users to build and manage virtual environments, both for consolidating physical servers and for deploying cloud infrastructures. Proxmox supports various virtualization technologies, including kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) for hardware virtualization and LXC (Linux Containers) for operating system level virtualization.
Built-in support for software-defined storage allows users to manage and scale their storage resources to meet the needs of their virtual environments. Proxmox also offers features such as high availability, live migration and backup/restore to improve the reliability and flexibility of the virtual infrastructure.
In addition, Proxmox offers a user-friendly web-based interface that allows administrators to easily manage and monitor their virtual environments. This combination of functionality, performance and ease of use makes Proxmox a popular choice for businesses and organizations looking for a robust virtualization solution.
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