Virtual Machine Deployment
Build virtual machines with resources appropriate for the workload.
- Windows virtual machines
- Linux virtual machines
- CPU & memory sizing
- Virtual storage
- Network configuration
- Guest operating systems
Raleigh-Durham Virtualization Support
Get More From Your Hardware With Virtualization
Virtual machine design, deployment, migration, backup and troubleshooting for Windows and Linux workloads using platforms such as Hyper-V, KVM/QEMU, Proxmox, VMware and VirtualBox.
One Physical Server Can Run More Than One Workload
Virtualization allows multiple operating systems and services to run independently on the same physical hardware. This can reduce hardware sprawl, simplify testing and make migrations easier.
A virtual environment may run Windows Server, Linux servers, development systems, legacy applications or specialized services side by side while keeping those workloads separated.
network-connection.net can help design, troubleshoot and maintain virtual infrastructure without making it more complex than the job requires.
Consolidate carefully. Keep recovery in mind.
Virtualization is useful when it improves flexibility and
manageability without creating a single point of failure that
nobody has planned for.
Virtualization Services
Support for virtual machines, host systems and the storage, networking and backups they depend on.
Virtualization Hosts
Configure and maintain the physical systems that run virtual workloads.
- Host installation
- Storage planning
- Network interfaces
- Resource allocation
- Host updates
- Health checks
Physical-to-Virtual Migration
Move suitable workloads from aging physical hardware into virtual machines.
- Server assessment
- Workload migration
- Disk conversion
- Driver cleanup
- Network reconfiguration
- Post-migration testing
Virtual Machine Migration
Move virtual workloads between hosts or platforms when infrastructure changes.
- Host-to-host migration
- Storage migration
- Platform migration
- VM export & import
- Configuration review
- Validation testing
Virtual Networking
Connect virtual machines to each other, the physical network and the internet.
- Virtual switches
- Bridged networking
- NAT
- VLAN integration
- Guest connectivity
- Network troubleshooting
Virtual Storage
Plan storage around performance, capacity, backup and recovery requirements.
- Virtual disks
- Local storage
- Shared storage
- NAS integration
- Capacity planning
- Storage troubleshooting
Backup & Recovery
Protect virtual workloads with more than one path to recovery.
- Guest-level backups
- Host-level backups
- Configuration backups
- Off-site copies
- Restore testing
- Recovery planning
Troubleshooting
Diagnose performance, storage, networking and startup problems across host and guest systems.
- VM startup failures
- Performance issues
- Storage problems
- Network problems
- Resource contention
- Host troubleshooting
Test & Development Systems
Use virtual machines to test software, operating systems and changes without dedicating separate hardware to every task.
- Development VMs
- Test environments
- Isolated systems
- Software evaluation
- Migration testing
- Lab environments
Windows and Linux Can Share the Same Host
Virtualization is especially useful in mixed environments. A single host can run Windows Server alongside Linux systems, network services, application servers or development workloads.
The host platform can be selected based on the hardware, workloads, management requirements and budget rather than forcing every organization into the same product.
Virtual machines can also provide a useful bridge when an older application must be kept running while the surrounding infrastructure is modernized.
Hyper-V. KVM. Proxmox. VMware. VirtualBox.
The platform matters, but the workload, backup strategy and
recovery plan matter more.
How We Approach Virtualization
Start with the workloads, then determine whether virtualization actually improves the environment.
1
Assess
Review the workloads, operating systems, hardware, storage and performance requirements.
2
Design
Choose the host platform, resource allocation, storage and network design.
3
Deploy
Build or migrate the virtual machines and test the workloads before depending on them.
4
Protect
Add backup, monitoring, documentation and recovery procedures around the virtual environment.
Virtualization Connects to the Rest of Your IT
Virtual machines depend on physical hosts, networking, storage, backups, operating systems and sometimes cloud infrastructure.
Linux & Servers
Linux administration, server systems, Docker, storage and infrastructure.
Linux & Servers →Windows Support
Windows desktops, Windows Server and virtualized Microsoft environments.
Windows Support →Network Support
Routers, switches, VLANs, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and connectivity.
Network Support →Cloud Services
Cloud servers, storage, migrations and hybrid infrastructure.
Cloud Services →Backup & Disaster Recovery
Backup design, off-site copies, restore testing and recovery procedures.
Backup & Recovery →Business IT Support
Practical support for complete business technology environments.
Business IT →Raleigh-Durham Virtualization Support
network-connection.net provides virtualization support for businesses and organizations throughout Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest and surrounding Triangle communities.
We can work with on-site virtualization hosts, remote systems and cloud-based virtual infrastructure.
Raleigh
Durham
Wake Forest
Cary
Rolesville
Morrisville
North Raleigh
Triangle Area
Virtualization Questions
Common questions about virtual machines and virtual infrastructure.
Which virtualization platforms do you support?
We support virtual machine environments including Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM/QEMU, Proxmox, VMware and VirtualBox.
Can Windows and Linux run on the same physical server?
Yes. A virtualization host can run separate Windows and Linux virtual machines on the same physical hardware when the host has sufficient resources.
Can you turn an existing physical server into a virtual machine?
Yes. Physical-to-virtual migration can be useful when preserving an existing workload while replacing aging hardware.
Do virtual machines still need backups?
Yes. Virtualization does not replace backup. Virtual machines should be protected with appropriate backups, recovery procedures and restore testing.
Can virtualization reduce the number of physical servers we need?
Often, yes. Multiple suitable workloads can share one virtualization host, although capacity, redundancy and recovery requirements should be considered before consolidation.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Cary and surrounding communities throughout the North Carolina Triangle.
Need Help With Virtual Machines?
Tell us what hardware and workloads you are running today and what you want the virtual environment to accomplish.