Migrate VMware to OVHcloud
OutaCloud migrates your vSphere environment to OVH-based Proxmox clusters. Infrastructure stays customer-owned - optional managed operations included.
Why OVHcloud for Your VMware Exit?
OVHcloud combines global reach with massive bandwidth and market-leading DDoS protection.
vRack: Global Network
Private 10-25 Gbit/s network across data centers worldwide. VLANs between servers in different countries – included free.
Anti-DDoS Included
OVH VAC automatically protects against DDoS attacks. Market-leading technology that costs extra at other providers.
Global Presence
Data centers in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. GDPR-compliant locations in Germany and France available.
VMware vSphere vs. OVH + Proxmox
Broadcom subscription mandate (prices increased significantly). Bundles with features you don't need.
License-free. Invest in hardware instead of licenses.
Expensive cross-connects / MPLS for multi-site setups.
OVH vRack. Private 10-25 Gbit/s network across data centers (free).
Complex routing, static IPs.
Failover IPs. Move IPs flexibly between servers/countries.
Often expensive add-on at cloud providers.
Anti-DDoS Game/Pro. Included & market-leading.
vSAN with additional licensing.
Ceph/ZFS on High-Scale servers with NVMe.
Limited HCL (Hardware Compatibility List).
High Grade / Scale Line. Massive servers (up to 1TB RAM).
From VMware to OVHcloud 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 multi-site needs.
OVH Cluster Design
Server selection (Scale/High Grade), vRack architecture, storage design (Ceph/ZFS), and backup strategy.
VM Migration
Export from vSphere, conversion, and import to Proxmox. For OVH Hosted Private Cloud: fast migration via internal vRack.
Cutover & Handover
DNS switchover, Failover IP configuration, and final tests. 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 OVHcloud 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 OVH 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 OVHcloud Migration FAQ
Technical answers for VMware administrators evaluating the switch to OVHcloud.
Other Targets for Your VMware Exit
OVHcloud isn't the only option. We also migrate to other European providers.
