Servers & Storage
Server and storage solutions with backup planning, engineered for performance and uptime.
- VMware, Hyper-V and Proxmox
- Delivered by certified engineers
- 24/7 support across Pakistan
Virtual Infrastructure
Run More on Less Hardware With Server Virtualization
Many server rooms still run one application per physical machine, with each server using a fraction of its capacity while consuming power, cooling and rack space. Virtualization lets several virtual servers share one physical host safely, so you buy and maintain less hardware and recover faster when something fails. Arqi Networks provides server virtualization services in Pakistan on VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V and Proxmox.
We assess your current servers, design a virtual environment with the right hosts, storage and networking, and migrate your workloads with minimal disruption. Where uptime matters, we build clusters with high availability so that virtual machines restart automatically on another host.
The hardware underneath matters too: see our server and storage solutions. For help choosing a platform or licensing model, talk to our IT consultancy team.
What We Deliver
Virtualization Services We Provide
New deployments, migrations and support for existing environments.
Server Consolidation
Several underused physical servers replaced with a small number of well-specified hosts, reducing power, cooling and maintenance costs.
Physical-to-Virtual Migration
Existing Windows and Linux servers converted to virtual machines and moved in planned windows, with a rollback option.
High Availability Clusters
Two or more hosts with shared or replicated storage, so virtual machines restart on another host if hardware fails.
Platform Migration
A planned move between platforms, for example from VMware to Hyper-V or Proxmox, when licensing or strategy changes.
VM Backup & Replication
Image-level backups and replication to a second host or site, with regular restore tests.
Health Checks & Optimization
Reviews of resource usage, storage performance, patch levels and configuration to keep the environment stable and secure.
Platforms
Virtualization Platforms We Work With
We design, deploy and support VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and Proxmox VE. Each has different strengths in features, licensing cost and the skills needed to run it, so we recommend a platform based on your workloads, budget and in-house team.
Changes to VMware licensing since its acquisition by Broadcom have led many organizations to review their options. If you are considering a move, we can assess your environment and plan a low-risk migration to Hyper-V or Proxmox, or help you get full value from your existing VMware investment.
- VMware vSphere
- Microsoft Hyper-V
- Proxmox VE
Virtualization for
- Businesses with several physical servers
- ERP and database workloads
- Test and development environments
- Branches with limited rack space
- Organizations reviewing VMware licensing
- Disaster recovery sites
Our Process
How We Virtualize Your Servers
A careful migration, tested at every stage.
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Assess
We inventory your servers, applications, resource usage and dependencies.
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Design
You receive a host, storage and network design with licensing options and a migration plan.
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Migrate
Workloads are moved in agreed windows and tested with your team before go-live.
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Support
We document the environment, configure backups and monitoring, and provide 24/7 support.
FAQ
Virtualization Questions, Answered
Server virtualization uses software called a hypervisor to run several independent virtual servers on one physical machine. Each virtual server has its own operating system and applications, but they share the hardware, which improves utilization and makes backup, recovery and upgrades easier.
All three are proven. VMware vSphere has a rich feature set and a large ecosystem, Hyper-V is included with Windows Server and suits Microsoft-centric environments, and Proxmox VE is open source with optional paid support. The best choice depends on your applications, budget and team skills.
Yes. We assess the virtual machines, storage and networking, test the migration with non-critical workloads first, and then move production systems in planned windows with a rollback option.
It depends on the size of each server and the method used. Many migrations need only a short cutover window per server, which we schedule outside business hours. We agree the plan and expected downtime with you in advance.
Not always. If your existing servers have enough processor, memory and suitable storage, they can often be reused as hosts. We check this during the assessment and recommend new hardware only where it is needed.
Yes. We are based in Lahore and deliver virtualization projects in any city of Pakistan. Much of the design, migration and support work can also be done remotely.