Differences between Proxmox and VMware
A virtual Installation means that the operating system is not adapted to the Computer's physical Hardware and installed it, but from an already installed operating system and running in is started. For example, you have the possibility to change various things on the System and destroy the test without your actual operating system accidentally to"".
- The differences between Proxmox and VMware are in the business model. Proxmox is an Open Source application, where VMware is a commercial Software.
- Proxmox is specialized in server virtualization. You can manage physical, virtual, or Cross-platforms with Proxmox. VMware focuses more on desktop virtualization and network virtualization. Both, however, offer the option of Cloud management.
- Both programs support Windows as well as Linux or UNIX. Under Proxmox can also be used for additional operating systems that are supported by the Community.
- Under Proxmox you have the possibility to manage your servers centrally. This goes well with VMware, however, are here dedicated Management Server is required.
- Proxmox also supports LXC (Linux Containers). This is not supported by VMware yet, unfortunately.
- Conclusion: Proxmox is a good Open-Source Alternative to VMware. It offers various management options and supports many operating systems. VMware provides network virtualization. In addition, VMware has a good Support.
Virtual operating system: differences between Proxmox and VMware (image: Pixabay)
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