Tesco replacing VMware with Proxmox in its stores and on the edge
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Advertises for someone to ‘own cost-effective alternative virtualisation platform’
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A data center room with rows of servers, one server prominently labeled 'VMware' with a red X through it, next to a new server labeled 'Proxmox', with a small sign that reads 'Now open for business'
Caption: Cost-effective since 1975
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Based on the original story on theregister.com.
Editor's note
It's refreshing to see big corporations like Tesco embrace open-source solutions like Proxmox, which not only save costs but also offer flexible and powerful virtualization options. This move underscores the growing importance of open-source technologies in enterprise environments, allowing for greater control and customization without being locked into proprietary systems.
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Panel 1
Tesco, a large corporation, is opting for an open-source, cost-effective alternative over a well-established enterprise solution. Tesco's tech team celebrating the choice of a cheaper, more flexible platform by donning superhero capes, symbolizing their underdog victory over a big enterprise player.
Tesco: A major UK supermarket chain.
VMware: A leading provider of virtualization software, known for its enterprise-level solutions.
Proxmox: An open-source virtualization platform, favored for its flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
Panel 2
*The inside of a small, cluttered server room at a Tesco store. Several tech workers are clustered around a server rack. The racks are labeled with Tesco-branded stickers, but the equipment inside is generic and varied.* *Tech Worker 1 (TW1):* (excitedly) *Tech Worker 2 (TW2):* (surprised) *Tech Worker 3 (TW3):* (nodding)
Tech Worker: Did you hear? We’re moving to Proxmox!
Tech Worker: Really? I thought we’d stick with VMware forever.
Tech Worker: Yeah, but this is Proxmox. It’s open source and way cheaper.
Panel 3
*The same server room. The tech workers are now huddled around a desk piled with manuals and laptops. They are reviewing Proxmox documentation, with a mix of excitement and nervousness on their faces.* *TW1:* (whispering) *TW2:* (smiling) *TW3:* (nodding vigorously)
TW: I can’t believe we’re doing this. It’s like jumping off a cliff!
TW: But think about the savings! Plus, we can do so much more with it.
TW: Yeah, and we’ll be the first supermarket to go fully open-source!
Panel 4
*The same server room, now with a festive atmosphere. Tech workers are wearing superhero capes with logos of Proxmox and Tesco. They are laughing and posing with a large banner that reads, * *TW1:* (jokingly) *TW2:* (laughing) *TW3:* (raising a superhero fist)
Narrator: Proxmox: The Superhero of Cost-Effective Virtualization!
TW: We’re the tech rebels now!
TW: And we’re taking down VMware with open source!
TW: Here’s to the underdogs!
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