Hyper-V virtualization
Hyper-V ships with Windows Server Datacenter at no extra cost, which is why it is suddenly interesting to businesses facing new VMware pricing. It is a mature hypervisor with clustering, live migration, replication and full support from backup vendors.
We build Hyper-V clusters on shared storage or Storage Spaces Direct, migrate VMs from VMware with SCVMM or Veeam, and manage them with Windows Admin Center.
At a glance
| Versions | Hyper-V on Server 2019/2022/2025, Azure Local |
|---|---|
| Features | Failover clustering, live migration, Hyper-V Replica, shielded VMs, GPU partitioning (2025) |
| Storage | iSCSI/FC SAN, SMB3, Storage Spaces Direct |
| Migration from VMware | SCVMM, Veeam, StarWind V2V, Azure Migrate |
What RackLedge does
- Cluster design and build
- VMware to Hyper-V migration
- Replica for DR
- Monitoring and patching with Cluster-Aware Updating
How we work
Windows Server work follows the roles, not the boxes. Domain controllers, file servers, application servers, RDS and SQL each have their own migration path, and we plan them separately so one cutover does not take everything down. New servers are built from a hardened template with patching, monitoring and backup agents from day one.
Every version has a support date and we track them for you: what is in mainstream support, what is extended, what needs Extended Security Updates and what must move now. Licensing is reviewed at the same time so a refresh does not turn into an audit problem.
Hyper-V, Active Directory, RDS, Exchange and SQL Server are supported as first-class roles, with hardening baselines and documentation handed over at the end of every project.
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Frequently asked questions
Hyper-V or Proxmox?
Hyper-V if you are a Windows shop with Datacenter licences and Microsoft-centric backup. Proxmox if you want open source, Ceph and lower cost.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.