Linux setup + Proxmox and migration to VM (Windows Server + BAS + RDS + SQL Server)

There is a physical Windows Server 2016 with the following installed:

• BAS Small Business

• Microsoft SQL Server

• RDP access for users (15)

• PRRO

• other office software

The server has risks of failure and downtime, so a quick and correct migration to the server at Hetzner in Germany needs to be conducted.

Configuration of the new server:

• Intel Xeon W-2145
• RAM 128 Gb DDR4 ECC
• 2 x 960 Gb SSD NVMe Datacenter
• 2 x 960 Gb SSD SATA Datacenter

In the first stage, it is necessary to:

• Transfer the system "as is"

• Minimize downtime

• Not change the usual processes for users

Result of the stage: the system works on the new server without changes for users.

Accordingly, the following work is proposed:

1. Install Debian 12 (one-click for automatic installation on Hetzner)
2. Install Proxmox
3. Configure the external Hetzner Firewall
4. Create Heper-X VM (P2V) on the old server
5. Convert VM to Proxmox format
6. Transfer and run VM on the new server
7. Provide instructions for changing IP addresses on-site
8. Set up external VM backup (Hetzner Storage Box, etc.)
9. Set up automatic monitoring of processes
10. Agree on further maintenance

All work is to be conducted exclusively remotely (RDP, SSH).

For information - a general plan for the initial development of the infrastructure (THE PLAN SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS YOUR TASK): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ySAd1dXJ7j55utZLPkGx1iX14iaYr6kmumoARe18qSQ/edit?usp=sharing

The transfer needs to be done outside of store working hours (9:00 - 21:00).

Your technical proposals are welcome for discussion, BUDGET IS NEGOTIABLE.

From you - relevant experience, a desire to create a reliable infrastructure, prompt friendly communication 🤝