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More applications do not have
to mean more individual servers

Structure virtual systems to suit operation, resources and recovery.

Scattered individual installations make maintenance and resource use laborious. A virtualised environment needs clear decisions on platform, storage and backup.

IQstruct Engineering deploys virtual machines in customer environments and data centres. VMware, Hyper-V and Proxmox belong to our platform portfolio. Depending on requirements, applications can also run directly on servers or in containers; the choice follows the needs of the system.

Start now at no cost

In a free first conversation we look at your server inventory and place which services should run virtually first.

See the person in charge

Scope of services

Choose the platform by environment

Existing infrastructure and operating requirements determine the solution.

Plan storage and backup as well

Virtual systems are connected with the data and recovery paths they need.

Take over operation

Monitoring, updates and service can be agreed to suit the environment.

Virtual systems as part of the operating concept

IQstruct Engineering deploys virtual machines in customer environments, data centres and cloud environments.

VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V and Proxmox belong to our platform portfolio. The cluster and management design depends on availability, scaling, licensing and the existing infrastructure.

The choice of platform is one of several decisions: storage, backup, updates and support have to suit the applications. Depending on requirements, applications run in virtual machines, directly on servers or in containers; we use Kubernetes when an orchestrated container platform makes sense.

Network switches with connected patch cables and status indicators

Virtualisation

More applications on one coordinated platform

Resources, storage and recovery are planned together for all systems.

Approach in the project

  1. Two people discuss a diagram with two hosts, shared storage and separate networks on a wall displayAi

    1

    Plan the virtualisation

    Inventory, workloads and choice of platform are compared in one concept.

  2. Two people fit a rack server into a 19-inch rack in a small server roomAi

    2

    Install the server system

    The hardware is installed and connected in the server rack.

  3. An administrator checks the load and tasks of two hosts on a monitor, the server room behind glass in the backgroundAi

    3

    Operate virtual systems

    The virtual machines are managed via Proxmox or Hyper-V.

  4. Two people check the state of the hosts and the planned package updates on two monitorsAi

    4

    Maintain systems

    Updates are tested, applied under control and secured with a prepared rollback.

Platforms

VMware

For environments that already build on VMware or need its functions.

Microsoft Hyper-V

For Windows environments with Hyper-V as the platform.

Proxmox

For open environments with virtual machines and containers.

IT/OT

Looking after infrastructure and protective measures together

Changes to servers and access often affect several systems at once.

A certified IT security auditor (TÜV) works in the team. Infrastructure and protection are planned in one project. Dependencies, access paths and affected applications are therefore reviewed together before a change. The agreed procedure includes a maintenance window, the functional test and a documented way back. Ongoing support keeps configurations and responsibilities current, so that later extensions stay traceable as well.

IT operations

Frequently asked questions

We are glad to answer your detailed questions in a personal conversation.

Is high availability part of every installation?

We design clusters, high availability and product editions per project.

Do containers replace virtual machines?

Containers complement virtual machines where they fit. The choice follows the needs of each application.

Do you also operate the platform?

Yes. We agree monitoring, updates and service to suit your environment.

Further industry solutions

Every industry has its particularities. That calls for a reliable partner who knows the requirements and delivers suitable solutions.

First conversation

Arrange a free first conversation

Describe your task. We agree a date and discuss the possible project scope.

  1. Notebook on a desk with an open calendar and a selected appointmentAi

    1

    You request an appointment

  2. Joint planning of a segmented IT and OT infrastructure on a network diagramAi

    2

    We discuss your requirements

  3. Discussion of a security analysis with a network diagram and a list of measuresAi

    3

    You receive a quotation for the agreed scope

Philipp Niemann-Stryczek
Philipp Niemann-StryczekManaging DirectorLeads the company on the commercial side and answers questions on IT/OT security, asset administration shells, compliance and research projects.
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