Proxmox vs VirtualBox

May 19, 2023 | Author: Michael Stromann
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Proxmox
Proxmox Virtual Environment is a complete server virtualization management solution, based on KVM virtualization and containers. Powerful and easy to use - Complete server virtualization management with KVM and containers.
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VirtualBox
Oracle VirtualBox is a powerful virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2. See "About VirtualBox" for an introduction.
Proxmox and VirtualBox are both popular virtualization platforms, but they differ in their target audience, features, and use cases.

Proxmox is primarily designed for enterprise-level virtualization and is based on the open-source KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) hypervisor. It offers a comprehensive set of features, including high availability, live migration, storage management, and container-based virtualization using LXC (Linux Containers). Proxmox is known for its scalability, performance, and advanced management capabilities, making it a preferred choice for organizations that require robust virtualization infrastructure.

VirtualBox, on the other hand, is a general-purpose virtualization solution developed by Oracle. It is widely used by individuals, developers, and small businesses for desktop virtualization. VirtualBox supports running multiple operating systems on a single physical machine and offers features like snapshotting, shared folders, and USB device support. It is easy to use, provides a user-friendly interface, and is often used for testing, development, and running virtual machines on personal computers.

See also: Top 10 Virtualization platforms
Author: Michael Stromann
Michael is an expert in IT Service Management, IT Security and software development. With his extensive experience as a software developer and active involvement in multiple ERP implementation projects, Michael brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his writings. Having previously worked at SAP, he has honed his expertise and gained a deep understanding of software development and implementation processes. Currently, as a freelance developer, Michael continues to contribute to the IT community by sharing his insights through guest articles published on several IT portals. You can contact Michael by email stromann@liventerprise.com