Containers & Virtualisation
Deploy applications in repeatable environments and manage virtual machines with a clear approach to storage, networking and recovery.
Technology that works for your organisation.
Containers and virtualisation make it easier to separate workloads, test changes and use hardware efficiently. SmartSite helps design environments that are understandable and maintainable, from a single Docker Compose stack to a virtualisation host.
- ✓Docker and Docker Compose deployments
- ✓Portainer setup and container management
- ✓Proxmox VE host and virtual machine configuration
- ✓VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V environments
- ✓Container networking and persistent storage
- ✓Backup, updates and operational documentation
Support shaped around your needs.
- ↗Businesses running several applications on one or more servers
- ↗Developers and IT teams needing repeatable test environments
- ↗Organisations consolidating hardware or modernising virtual machines
Problems we help you solve.
- ✓Applications installed manually with inconsistent settings
- ✓Services competing for resources on one server
- ✓Virtual machines without a documented backup plan
- ✓Difficult deployments and upgrades between environments
Technologies we work with.
Technology choices depend on your requirements, existing environment and support needs.
Clear steps. No unnecessary complexity.
Understand
We discuss your goals, current setup and constraints.
Plan
We define a practical scope, priorities and next steps.
Implement
We configure, test and document the agreed solution.
Support
We can help maintain and improve the environment.
Frequently asked questions
A few answers to help you understand what is involved. If your question is not covered, get in touch.
When should I use containers instead of virtual machines?+
Containers are useful for packaging applications and dependencies. Virtual machines provide a separate operating-system environment. The right choice depends on isolation, compatibility and operations.
Can you deploy an existing Docker Compose project?+
Yes. We can review the compose files, environment variables, volumes, networking and backup needs before deployment.
Can containers use persistent data?+
Yes. Persistent volumes and a suitable backup strategy are essential for databases and other stateful services.
Do you support Proxmox?+
We can help configure Proxmox hosts, storage, networking and virtual machines, subject to the hardware and project scope.
Let's talk about containers & virtualisation.
Tell us what you need and we’ll help you identify a practical next step.