Platform chosen for the shop you have
VMware vs Hyper-V is recommended from the existing environment, software, licensing, and staff familiarity.
Server Management and Virtualization
Server deployment, virtualization, storage planning, and migration for reliable on-premise infrastructure.
Overview
Servers power file sharing, applications, databases, and line-of-business software that your organization depends on daily. The Computer Magician LLC installs and configures Windows Server environments, deploys virtual machines with VMware or Hyper-V, plans storage and backup, and handles migrations so your on-premise infrastructure is stable, documented, and ready for growth.
How on-premise servers are handled
This is Windows Server, VMware or Hyper-V, storage, backup, and staged migrations — not a generic “cloud transformation” pitch.
Migrations are staged
Existing servers can be moved to new hardware with planning that reduces downtime and verifies services after cutover.
Virtual machines get whole-VM backup
Virtualization is used so entire machines can be backed up, with restore testing as part of deployment.
Monitoring is optional and explicit
Monitoring can be configured at install and continued through managed IT when proactive alerting is wanted.
How this work is done
1
Inventory what the server actually runs
File shares, line-of-business apps, databases, and licensing constrain the design.
2
Pick Hyper-V or VMware on purpose
The hypervisor follows the environment, not a one-size default.
3
Stage the move
Migrations are planned to reduce downtime and verified after cutover.
4
Prove backup and, if wanted, monitoring
Restore testing is part of deployment. Ongoing monitoring is a managed IT add-on, not an unspoken extra.
Problems This Service Solves
- Aging servers nearing end of life with increasing downtime risk
- Physical servers underutilized but consuming space and power
- No virtualization strategy making backups and recovery more difficult
- Upcoming migration with risk of data loss or extended outage
- Limited monitoring or documentation of server health and capacity
Benefits
- Modern server hardware sized for your workload and growth plans
- Virtualization that improves resource use and simplifies recovery
- Documented storage, backup, and network configuration
- Planned migrations with steps to reduce downtime
- Ongoing monitoring options to catch issues before they become outages
Capabilities
Server installation
Windows Server
Virtual machines
VMware
Hyper-V
Storage
Backup
Migration
Monitoring
Industries Served
Manufacturing, Government and Public-Sector Organizations
Frequently Asked Questions
The right platform depends on your existing environment, software requirements, licensing, and staff familiarity. We recommend based on your specific situation rather than a one-size-fits-all default.
Yes. Migration planning and execution are core capabilities. We stage migrations to reduce downtime and verify services after cutover.
Virtualization enables efficient backup of entire virtual machines. We integrate backup tools and test restores as part of the deployment.
Monitoring can be configured during installation and supported through managed IT services for proactive alerting and maintenance.
Why The Computer Magician
Serving customers since 1995
Decades of hands-on technology work across Nebraska businesses and organizations.
Local Ownership
Nebraska-owned and operated with accountability you can reach by phone.
Direct Access to Professionals
Work with experienced technicians and consultants, not a call-center queue.
One Partner, Many Services
Managed IT, security, websites, networking, and more under one coordinated team.
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Talk about servers and virtualization
Request an assessment and we will recommend a practical plan for your business.
What customers already say
An absolute pleasure working together Luis is nothing but most helpful and extremely knowledgeable in his field
Cleaned the hell out of my MSI! Thanks guys!
Amazing Service. I was helped by Luis and he went above and beyond in his job. My monitor was not turning on, and Luis was able to diagnose, repair and thoroughly explain what was wrong with my machine. In addition to this, he cleaned my machine and it is looking like it is brand new. Bring your machine to them in confidence.
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