DAXS · Infrastructure
The technical foundation
operations can rely on.
Servers, virtualisation, storage, networks and security are not isolated purchases. They need to work as one operable platform, on site, in a data centre or as a hybrid architecture.
Technology-neutral
Architecture follows the task.
A single server can be exactly right for a manageable operation. Other environments need virtualisation, clusters, separate storage, multiple sites or a data-centre rack. DAXS plans around applications, data, availability, growth and actual operating effort rather than a predefined product model.
Cloud services can be connected without automatically becoming the centre. The separate Cloud & SaaS page covers public cloud, SaaS, identity and cloud security.
Building blocks
Infrastructure as one connected system.
Servers & virtualisation
Use physical servers, Proxmox, Hyper-V, VMware and other platforms to suit applications, maintainability and availability.
Clusters & storage
Size compute, storage, redundancy and growth so performance and complexity remain in proportion.
Networks & Wi-Fi
Plan switching, VLANs, site cabling, Wi-Fi and documentation as the reliable foundation for devices and applications.
Firewall & VPN
Assess OPNsense, Sophos and existing systems objectively, organise rules and connect sites and mobile access securely.
Backup & monitoring
Recognise system state, keep backups separate and treat real recovery as part of operations.
Housing & private cloud
Operate owned systems in a data centre, connect sites and develop them as a controllable platform.
Operating model
Connect sites, data centres and cloud deliberately.
Local foundation
Network, Wi-Fi, devices, servers and proximity to production.
Owned platform
Housing, dedicated systems, private cloud and controlled links.
Hybrid
VPN, site links, identity and defined data paths.
Cloud & SaaS
Add only where function and operation benefit.
Economics
Do not replace by reflex. Do not operate uncritically.
Keep using
When performance, support, security, spare parts, backup and business importance remain acceptable.
Modernise selectively
When individual components, firmware, storage, networking or virtualisation limit operations.
Rebuild
When risk, missing maintainability or ongoing workarounds cost more than a clean renewal.
Delivery
From the current environment to an operable platform.
The work starts with inventory, dependencies and responsibilities. Target design, sizing, migration, testing, documentation and transition into operations follow. Electrical work, building cabling and related trades can be coordinated with suitable specialists where required.
Recovery and ongoing support have dedicated pages: Backup & recovery and IT support.
Frequently asked questions
Infrastructure in practical terms.
Do existing servers need to be replaced?
No. Performance, support status, security, spare parts, backup and business importance are reviewed first. A system that remains reasonably operable can continue to be used.
When does a cluster make sense?
When applications need greater availability, planned maintenance windows or flexible resource allocation. In a small environment, a cluster can add more complexity than value.
Does DAXS support Proxmox?
Yes. Proxmox can be a suitable foundation for virtualisation, clusters and backup. Architecture, storage, network design, operating model and recovery still determine the result.
Can Hyper-V or VMware continue to be used?
Yes, when version, licensing, hardware, support and operations fit the organisation. A platform change is recommended only when it provides a clear technical or economic benefit.
What belongs in a private cloud?
Standardised, usually virtualised server, storage and network resources assigned clearly to one organisation. They can run on site or in a data centre.
Can DAXS support an owned rack in a data centre?
Yes. Planning and support can include servers, storage, networks, firewalls, virtualisation, backup, monitoring and site connectivity. Response times are agreed explicitly.
How are branch locations connected?
Depending on requirements through site-to-site VPN, SD-WAN, private links or protected cloud access. Failure behaviour, bandwidth and responsibilities are part of the design.
Can DAXS take over an existing firewall?
Existing systems can be analysed and taken over. Vendor, firmware, licence status, rules, VPN compatibility and documentation determine whether continued operation is safe and sensible.
Is Wi-Fi part of infrastructure planning?
Yes. Coverage, capacity, guest access, device types, VLANs, roaming and cabling need to work together. Individual access points without planning rarely solve larger requirements reliably.
How is storage sized?
Not by terabytes alone. IOPS, latency, growth, redundancy, rebuild times, backup windows and actual applications determine the right design.
What is documented before a migration?
Systems, dependencies, networks, access, data paths, backups, responsibilities and fallback options. Changes start only after the baseline is sufficiently understood.
How do infrastructure and backup relate?
Backup is a separate protection path. Virtualisation, storage and snapshots can support backup, but they do not replace an independent and tested recovery strategy.
Does infrastructure need to run entirely on site?
No. Local systems, data centres, private cloud, public cloud and SaaS can be combined. The division follows applications, data, outage risk and economics.
Can electrical work and cabling be coordinated?
DAXS plans the technical requirements and can coordinate suitable electricians, data technicians and other specialists. Delivery and responsibility remain transparent.
Which infrastructure supports your operation?
We review the current environment, bottlenecks and risks and turn them into the next technically and economically sensible steps.