Setting Up a Windows VM on Cycle.
Use Cases
Learn how to deploy and configure Windows virtual machines on Cycle.io
The Hidden Costs of VMware.
Use Cases
Explore how Broadcom's VMware acquisition has led to complex licensing, soaring costs, hidden fees, and why many organizations are turning to alternatives like Proxmox, OpenStack, and Cycle.
Proxmox vs Cycle: Toolkit or Platform?.
Use Cases
A deep dive into how Proxmox and Cycle compare across deployment, infrastructure, networking, operations, and governance and why the choice often comes down to toolkit vs platform.
The Top 5 VMware Alternatives for 2025.
Product
Broadcom's licensing changes have forced many organizations to rethink their virtualization stack. This guide explores five credible VMware alternatives—including Cycle, Proxmox, and OpenStack—with real-world insights to help you choose the right fit for your infrastructure.
Best Ways to Find Troublesome Containers and Virtual Machines Using Cycle's Portal.
Product
Learn how to identify and troubleshoot high CPU, memory, and disk usage across containers and virtual machines using Cycle's portal. Improve infrastructure stability with clear monitoring and actionable insights.
Infrastructure Management: Containers vs Virtual Machines.
Use Cases
Learn when to choose containers vs virtual machines for modern workloads. This guide breaks down real-world decision factors—like kernel control, data persistence, and audit scope—to help you deploy smarter across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Solving Infrastructure Challenges: Real Use Cases in On-Prem, Bare Metal, and Hybrid Environments.
Use Cases
Explore real-world use cases for solving infrastructure challenges with Cycle's support for bare metal, on-prem, and hybrid environments. Run VMs and containers side-by-side, automate deployment, and integrate with providers like Vultr, Hetzner, and Open Metal—all while avoiding vendor lock-in.
Infrastructure Management: When to Pick Bare Metal or Virtualized Servers.
Use Cases
Learn when to choose bare metal over hyperscalers, the real cost of cloud, and why virtualization still matters. Discover how Cycle.io offers a powerful VMware and Kubernetes alternative for hybrid infrastructure.
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