Migrate VMware to IONOS
OutaCloud migrates your vSphere environment to IONOS-based Proxmox clusters. Infrastructure stays customer-owned - optional managed operations included.
Why IONOS for Your VMware Exit?
IONOS combines enterprise hardware with German data centers and personal support.
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Enterprise Without License Costs
Dedicated servers with Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC. Certified hardware from Dell and HPE – without VMware license fees.
VMware vSphere vs. IONOS + Proxmox
Expensive Broadcom subscriptions (per core). Bundles with features you don't need.
€0 license costs. Proxmox VE is open-source. Optional enterprise support.
High CapEx or expensive rental. Often oversized due to license bundles.
Dedicated servers (Intel/AMD), enterprise-grade from Dell/HPE, monthly cancellable.
NSX (very expensive) for VLANs and micro-segmentation.
IONOS Private Networks. Free VLANs between servers.
vSAN with additional licensing. Complex sizing.
Ceph/ZFS on NVMe + IONOS S3 Object Storage for backups.
Often US hyperscaler (Cloud Act). GDPR compliance challenging.
100% German. Frankfurt/Berlin, ISO 27001, BSI C5.
Slow vendor support. Long escalation paths.
Personal support from OutaCloud + IONOS Enterprise Support.
From VMware to IONOS in 4 Steps
A structured migration process with minimal downtime for your VMs.
vSphere Assessment
Analysis of your VMware environment: VMs, storage requirements, network topology, and dependencies.
IONOS Cluster Design
Server selection (Intel/AMD), network design with Private Networks, storage architecture (Ceph/ZFS + S3).
VM Migration
Export from vSphere, conversion, and import to Proxmox. Parallel operation during transition phase.
Cutover & Handover
DNS switchover, final tests, and documentation. Optional: Managed Operations by OutaCloud.
What Happens After Migration?
You decide how much responsibility you want to take on.
Migration & Handover
We migrate your VMs to IONOS and hand over a working Proxmox cluster to your team.
- Complete migration of all VMs
- Documentation and knowledge transfer
- 30 days support after cutover
Migration & Managed Operations
Full service: We migrate and operate your IONOS infrastructure permanently.
- Proactive monitoring & alerting
- Patch management and updates
- Backup management with PBS
What Our Clients Say
Join the companies that have already made the switch to sovereign infrastructure.
“I recently worked with Timo and the OutaCloud team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With OutaCloud, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.”
“OutaCloud manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With OutaCloud's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured.”
“With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from OutaCloud think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing.”
“Counting on OutaCloud team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.”
VMware to IONOS Migration FAQ
Technical answers for VMware administrators evaluating the switch to IONOS.
Other Targets for Your VMware Exit
IONOS isn't the only option. We also migrate to other European providers.
