Enterprise Virtualization & Migration
Design, operation and modernization of VMware vSphere, vSAN, Proxmox and KVM environments. Cross-platform migrations, cloud repatriation and large-scale cluster optimization.
Enterprise IT Infrastructure & Consulting
Infrastructure that performs when it matters.
We design, modernize and stabilize complex enterprise IT environments — from VMware vSphere and vSAN to Proxmox, Ceph, enterprise Linux, storage, backup and specialized network connectivity.
- VMware vSphere
- vSAN
- Proxmox VE
- Ceph
- Enterprise Linux
- Veeam
- Zerto
- MikroTik
Typical challenges
Complex infrastructure challenges. Practical solutions.
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Running a large VMware or vSAN environment?
We help design, modernize, optimize and troubleshoot production VMware vSphere and vSAN infrastructures, including high-availability and multi-site environments.
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Facing a complex infrastructure incident?
We investigate outages and performance issues across virtualization, storage, Linux and networking, looking at the entire environment rather than isolated components.
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Planning an infrastructure migration or modernization?
We support cross-platform migrations and the move of workloads from public cloud to on-premises infrastructure, including experience with Zerto for Microsoft Azure to VMware migration.
Virtualization & Migration
Services
Our Expertise
Proxmox, Ceph & Private Cloud
Architecture and optimization of virtualization clusters, distributed storage and high-availability infrastructure for demanding production workloads.
Enterprise Storage, Backup & DR
Enterprise storage, SAN/NAS, ZFS, Ceph, Veeam, Proxmox Backup Server, data recovery and storage or backup performance troubleshooting.
Enterprise Linux & Automation
Administration and modernization of large Linux environments, SUSE, RHEL, system migrations, controlled patching and infrastructure automation.
Datacenter Networking & Connectivity
Network architecture for virtualization and storage, redundancy, site connectivity and specialized Layer 2 networking solutions.
Infrastructure Troubleshooting & Consulting
Senior-level troubleshooting, performance analysis, technical assessments and consulting for critical enterprise infrastructure.
- VMware & vSAN Services
Specialized service
VMware vSphere & vSAN
We design, modernize and optimize large VMware environments, covering production clusters, vSAN, high availability, performance and complex troubleshooting.
- Discuss Your Migration
Specialized service
Platform & Cloud Migration
VMware, Proxmox, KVM and migrations from Microsoft Azure to VMware using Zerto. We help plan and execute controlled infrastructure changes based on your requirements.
Approach
Experience built in real production environments.
Stanke Group combines more than 20 years of personal IT experience from its technical lead with hands-on expertise in large VMware and vSAN infrastructures, Proxmox, enterprise Linux, storage, backup and cross-platform migrations. We assess technologies as parts of one interconnected environment.
- since 2009
- Stanke group s. r. o., established in Slovakia
- 20+ years
- Personal IT experience of our technical lead, not company age
- SK · EU
- Slovakia and European clients, remote or on-site as each project requires
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Hands-on Engineering
Solutions are designed and delivered by an engineer who understands them down to the configuration level. Our recommendations come from work in production environments.
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Architecture Across the Stack
We assess virtualization, storage, networking and the operating system together, because most problems and risks appear where these layers meet.
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Risk-Aware Delivery
We identify risks and constraints up front and plan changes so that operations stay under control.
How We Work
From architecture to operational stability.
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Assess
Understand the existing environment, dependencies, risks and business objectives.
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Design
Develop a practical architecture focused on compatibility, availability and maintainability.
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Deliver
Implement changes through controlled procedures with validation and rollback planning.
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Validate
Verify the outcome against performance, stability and operational requirements.
Technical Solutions
Solutions for demanding production environments.
We support the modernization of existing infrastructure, the design of new platforms and the resolution of complex technical requirements.
VMware vSphere & vSAN Infrastructure
Architecture, modernization, high availability and performance optimization of large VMware and vSAN environments.
- VMware vSphere
- vSAN
- ESXi
- vCenter
Proxmox & Ceph Infrastructure
Virtualization clusters and distributed storage designed around production performance, stability and operational requirements.
- Proxmox VE
- Ceph
- KVM
- High Availability
Enterprise Backup & Storage
Backup with Veeam and Proxmox Backup Server, enterprise storage and data recovery planning.
- Veeam
- Proxmox Backup Server
- SAN/NAS
- ZFS
Insights
Technical insights
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VMware vSphere & vSAN: When Infrastructure Scale Changes the Requirements
A small virtualization environment and a large enterprise cluster may use the same technologies, but their operational requirements can be very different.
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From Microsoft Azure Back to VMware: When Cloud Repatriation Makes Sense
Moving workloads to the public cloud does not have to be the final step in an organization's infrastructure strategy. Businesses may reassess workload placement based on cost, performance, operational requirements or how their systems are managed.
Planning a Complex IT Project?
Running a large virtualization environment, planning a migration or looking for an independent assessment of your infrastructure architecture and performance? Let's discuss your environment and the available options.