Emmanuel Le Nohaïc
Founder, LenoIT
Proxmox system administrator since 2013.
I have run Proxmox infrastructure in production for over a decade, from telecom operators to fast-moving startups. Cloud-PVE is how I bring that operating discipline to other teams: managed Proxmox VE that simply runs, so you do not have to babysit it.
Articles
Articles by Emmanuel
ESXi to Proxmox VE migration: where to start
The concrete first steps to migrate a VMware ESXi host to Proxmox VE: audit, import wizard, pilot and wave cutover, without cutting production.
How much does a VMware to Proxmox VE migration cost?
The real cost items of a VMware to Proxmox VE migration, how to quote them, and when the move pays for itself against Broadcom pricing.
Proxmox VE vs public cloud: the TCO calculation
Comparing Proxmox VE and the public cloud is not about the sticker price. How to compute a real total cost of ownership, and when each one wins.
RTO and RPO: setting the right targets with leadership
The two numbers that drive any recovery plan: what they mean, why they belong to leadership, and how they dictate the architecture.
Proxmox co-management: keep control without carrying operations
Between full self-management and full outsourcing, co-management shares responsibilities. How to draw the line and who does what.
Data sovereignty: hosting Proxmox in France
What data sovereignty really covers, why hosting Proxmox in France is not enough on its own, and the decisions to make to regain control.
Moving a PBS backup to tape: why and how
Why LTO tape still makes sense for archiving and air gap, how Proxmox Backup Server integrates it, and the decisions to make before you start.
Proxmox VE and NIS2: what the directive changes for you
Who falls under NIS2, what the directive requires on the infrastructure side, and how a well-run Proxmox VE platform helps you tick the right boxes.
Migrating from Hyper-V to Proxmox VE
Why and how to migrate a Hyper-V infrastructure to Proxmox VE: assessment, VHDX disk conversion, Windows guest drivers and a cutover without downtime.
What does a Proxmox VE infrastructure really cost?
Proxmox VE is often called free, but a professional Proxmox infrastructure has real recurring costs, starting with the per-socket subscription. A breakdown for IT leaders.
Off-site Proxmox backups: cloud and tape
Why on-site Proxmox backups are not enough, what the 3-2-1 rule really means, and how to externalise Proxmox Backup Server data to the cloud or to tape.
Planning a disaster recovery plan for Proxmox with Cloud-PBS
What a Proxmox VE disaster recovery plan should cover: RTO and RPO, why backups alone are not a DRP, and how Cloud-PBS provides off-site, tested recovery.
Should you outsource the management of your Proxmox VE infrastructure?
A decision guide for IT leaders weighing self-managed Proxmox VE against managed operations: real costs, key-person risk and when each model fits.
Migrating from VMware to Proxmox VE: a complete guide
How to plan and run a migration from VMware vSphere or ESXi to Proxmox VE, from assessment to VM conversion and cutover.