Proven ESXi to XCP-ng Migration – Fixed Scope, No Surprises
Yes, you can migrate VMware ESXi to XCP-ng. It's a well-understood project using Xen Orchestra for unified management. Our senior engineers run fixed-scope migrations with custom scripts—your legacy stays under vendor
The lowest-cost way off VMware ESXi: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support VMware ESXi → XCP-ng after migration
- ✓Fixed-scope project with senior platform engineers.
- ✓Your ESXi stays under vendor support during the move.
- ✓40-70% savings vs vendor support renewals on legacy.
- ✓24/7 US-based support for both platforms.
- ✓Full lifecycle support for ESXi and XCP-ng.
- ✓Minimized risk with pre-built migration scripts.
License cost shock
Broadcom subscription licensing is forcing hard budget conversations. You need a predictable cost structure now.
Hardware modernization pressure
Hardware refresh cycles create a 'rip and replace' dilemma. You want to reuse existing gear without vendor lock-in.
Complex network migration
Migrating complex networking (distributed switches, VLAN policies) feels risky. One mistake takes down production.
VMware ESXi → XCP-ng migration — your questions answered
Can we migrate if we use VMware vSAN or VMware Horizon?+
Yes. For hyperconverged setups using vSAN, we run a detailed assessment to detach storage, migrate VMs individually, and rebuild storage on XCP-ng with local storage or shared NFS/iSCSI. VMware Horizon VDI users will need a separate virtualization layer; we help evaluate alternatives like Citrix or plain RDS.
How long does a typical ESXi to XCP-ng migration take?+
We replicate your distributed switch policies (VLANs, port groups, teaming) on XCP-ng using Xen Orchestra. Our tested scripts handle the conversion. Expect 1-2 months with 1-2 consultants.
What happens to our existing VMware support during migration?+
Your existing VMware support contract covers the old platform until it expires. Migrate on your timeline—no forced big-bang cutover. If your renewal lapses, our third-party support covers most operational issues (not vendor patches) on the legacy ESXi.
What is the typical budget for this project?+
Costs range from $20,000 to $150,000 depending on host count and complexity. Fixed scope means no surprise overruns. We also quote post-migration managed XCP-ng support.
Start Your ESXi to XCP-ng Move Today
We provide Managed XCP-ng & Xen Orchestra Infrastructure Support after migration. Keep your environment stable while cutting costs. Discuss your timeline and budget with our team.