Context
Modernizing a legacy infrastructure
Our client, an SME in the automotive sector, was dealing with an aging infrastructure composed of several physical servers, each dedicated to a specific task. This setup led to excessive resource consumption, high maintenance costs, limited flexibility and an increased risk of failure.
Our objective was to modernize their system without pushing for costly new hardware.
The solution: virtualize the existing physical servers using Proxmox VE to optimize resource usage and reduce operational expenses.
Our approach
Virtualization with Proxmox VE for a simplified infrastructure
We selected Proxmox VE, an open-source virtualization platform, to consolidate the physical servers into virtual machines (VMs).
One of the servers to migrate was already hosting a Hyper-V VM in addition to its main business service. That VM was also converted and integrated into the new Proxmox environment.
Our approach included:
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Conducting an audit to assess available resources and determine which servers could be reused.
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Setting up a test environment to validate the virtual machines before the migration.
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Executing the migration gradually, service by service, with no downtime thanks to careful planning.
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Optimizing resource allocation (CPU, RAM, storage) based on actual usage, avoiding waste.
Results
Cost reduction and increased responsiveness
The client transitioned from a rigid infrastructure to a virtualized, backed-up and redundant system. Internal teams now enjoy a more reliable and responsive environment, able to adapt quickly to changing needs—without having to invest in new hardware.
Thanks to clustering the two main servers, high availability is ensured, improving service continuity. The overall result: a modernized infrastructure, no increase in costs and significantly improved reliability.
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