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More Workloads.
Fewer Servers.
Zero Compromise.

Server virtualisation consolidates your physical infrastructure into fewer, more efficient hosts — reducing hardware cost, eliminating single points of failure, and giving every workload its own protected, portable environment.

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Layerix virtualisation deployment – hypervisor configuration

What is a virtual machine?

A virtual machine (VM) is a software‑defined server running on a hypervisor — sharing physical hardware with other VMs but completely isolated from them. Each VM has its own OS, applications, and storage. Layerix deploys the hypervisor, migrates your workloads, and configures HA, backup, and monitoring from day one.

Who is it for?

✓ Organisations with multiple physical servers to consolidate
✓ New deployments — avoiding per‑application physical servers
✓ DR and failover requirements
✓ Dev / test / staging environments
✓ Licensed applications requiring dedicated environments

The Problems Virtualisation Solves

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One Application Per Server = Wasted Hardware

A physical server running one application typically uses 5–15% of its capacity. Virtualisation consolidates 10–20 workloads onto the same hardware — at full utilisation.

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Physical Server Failure = Complete Outage

A physical server with a single failed component takes a workload offline until hardware is replaced. VM high availability (HA) restarts affected VMs on a surviving host automatically — in under 2 minutes.

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New Server = Weeks of Setup

Deploying a new physical server takes procurement, racking, and configuration time. A new VM is provisioned in minutes from a template — identical every time.

Scope of Work

✓ Physical server audit & consolidation ratio

✓ Hypervisor platform selection

✓ Physical server installation (if new hardware)

✓ Hypervisor installation & configuration (VMware ESXi / vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox VE)

✓ VM template library creation

✓ Physical‑to‑virtual (P2V) migration

✓ VM‑to‑VM (V2V) migration

✓ Shared storage integration

✓ High availability (HA) configuration

✓ vMotion / Live Migration configuration

✓ Snapshot & backup policy setup

✓ Resource pool & quota configuration

✓ Monitoring & alerting setup

✓ Admin training & documentation

Hypervisor Comparison

We deploy the right hypervisor for your workload and budget — not our margin.

VMware vSphere / ESXi

Industry standard for enterprise. Best ecosystem, widest support.

Features:

vMotion, HA, DRS, vSAN, NSX

Cost:

Licenced per core

Best for:

Large enterprise, mission‑critical workloads

Microsoft Hyper‑V

Built into Windows Server — no additional hypervisor licence.

Features:

Live Migration, Replica, Shielded VMs

Integration:

Active Directory, Azure native

Best for:

Microsoft‑centric environments

Proxmox VE

Open‑source, no per‑core licence. KVM + LXC containers on one platform.

Features:

Live migration, HA, backup, Ceph

Support:

Community + enterprise available

Best for:

Cost‑conscious deployments, mixed VM + container

What is vMotion?

vMotion (VMware) / Live Migration (Hyper‑V, Proxmox) moves a running VM from one physical host to another with zero downtime. Your VM moves while it is still running — users notice nothing. This enables hardware maintenance without service interruption and automatic load balancing across hosts.

Our Virtualisation Process

Physical Server Audit

We inventory all physical servers, workloads, utilisation, and dependencies to calculate consolidation ratio.

Hypervisor Selection & Sizing

Choose hypervisor platform and size host hardware (CPU, RAM, storage IOPS, network).

Physical Deployment & Hypervisor Install

Rack, cable, power new hosts, then install and configure hypervisor.

P2V / V2V Migration (Staged)

Convert physical servers to VMs or migrate from old hypervisor to new. Each workload verified before cutover.

HA, Backup & Monitoring Config

Configure high availability, VM‑aware backup (Veeam/Nakivo), and performance monitoring.

Cutover, Testing & Handover

Final cutover, failover testing, admin training, and full documentation.

Real Virtualisation Deployments

Every photo is from an actual Layerix VM project — 100% in‑house.

Engineer at workstation deploying VMware / Proxmox on client servers – Hyderabad

Technician racking and cabling hypervisor host servers – Bengaluru

Monitoring dashboard on screen showing VM inventory at client site – Pune

Client Success Story

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Challenge: 28 physical servers running at 8–12% utilisation, high hardware maintenance costs, no HA for critical MES application.

Solution: 4‑node Proxmox cluster with shared NAS, HA configured for MES VM, P2V migration of all 28 workloads over 2 weekends.

Outcome: 70% reduction in physical footprint, 40% lower annual hardware maintenance, zero downtime during host maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hypervisor and how does it work?▼

A hypervisor is software that creates and runs virtual machines. It sits directly on the hardware (Type 1) or on top of an OS (Type 2). Type 1 hypervisors like VMware ESXi, Hyper‑V, and Proxmox are used in production — they have direct hardware access for near‑native performance.

How many VMs can one physical server support?▼

It depends on CPU cores, RAM, and storage IOPS. A typical 16‑core server with 128 GB RAM can run 20–50 VMs for general workloads. We size based on your actual metrics.

What is high availability (HA) in VMware and how does it work?▼

HA monitors hosts in a cluster. If a host fails, HA restarts all affected VMs on surviving hosts automatically — typically within 1–2 minutes. It requires shared storage and network heartbeats.

What is vMotion / Live Migration?▼

vMotion moves a running VM from one host to another with zero downtime and no service interruption. Users and applications do not notice the move. It enables maintenance without outages.

Can we run different operating systems on the same hypervisor?▼

Yes. Any x86 operating system can run as a VM — Windows Server, various Linux distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS, Debian), BSD, and even legacy OS like Windows Server 2003 with appropriate drivers.

What is a P2V migration and how long does it take?▼

Physical‑to‑virtual (P2V) converts a physical server into a VM. Tools like VMware vCenter Converter or Starwind V2V capture the disk image and convert it. A typical 500 GB server takes 2–4 hours for the first copy; cutover (final sync) takes 15–30 minutes.

What happens to existing software licences when we virtualise?▼

Most modern licences allow virtualisation (Microsoft Windows Server, SQL Server per‑core, etc.). Some legacy or OEM licences are tied to physical hardware. We audit your licences before migration and advise on any changes.

How do we back up VMs effectively?▼

VM‑aware backup (Veeam, Nakivo, Commvault) uses snapshot integration with the hypervisor — you get image‑level backups, file‑level recovery, and fast restores without agents inside each VM. We deploy and configure this as part of the project.

What is resource contention and how do you prevent it?▼

Resource contention occurs when multiple VMs compete for CPU, RAM, or IOPS. We prevent it by: right‑sizing VMs, setting resource limits/reservations, using separate datastores for high‑IO workloads, and monitoring with alerting.

Can VMs access USB devices or specialised hardware?▼

Yes, using USB passthrough, PCI passthrough (VT‑d), or hardware passthrough on supported hypervisors. We evaluate your specific hardware requirements during the audit.

What is the difference between a VM snapshot and a VM backup?▼

A snapshot is a point‑in‑time state saved on the same storage — fast but not independent. A backup is a separate copy on different media. Snapshots are for short‑term recovery (e.g., before an update); backups are for disaster recovery. We configure both with clear policies.

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More Workloads.
Fewer Servers.
Zero Compromise.

What is a virtual machine?

Who is it for?

The Problems Virtualisation Solves

One Application Per Server = Wasted Hardware