Videos & Walkthroughs
Explore our video library featuring infrastructure transformation documentaries and detailed technical walkthroughs.
Featured Documentary
The Great Cloud Exit - Why enterprises are reclaiming control of their infrastructure
The Great Cloud Exit
A documentary exploring why enterprises are moving away from cloud providers and reclaiming control of their infrastructure. Features real-world case studies, cost analysis, and expert insights on the cloud repatriation movement.
Technical Walkthrough
Complete setup and management guide for the Wise Cluster
Complete Setup & Management Walkthrough
This video covers everything from initial hardware setup to advanced cluster management. Follow along to deploy your own Wise Cluster or use it as a reference during your implementation.
Video Chapters
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
The complete deployment process broken down into manageable phases. Total setup time: 10-19 hours (can be done over multiple days)
Infrastructure Assessment
Review current cloud setup, identify workloads to migrate, and calculate expected savings.
Hardware Selection
Choose ZimaBoard models based on your performance requirements and budget.
Network Planning
Design network topology, IP addressing, and connectivity requirements.
Physical Installation
Unbox ZimaBoards, mount in rack or enclosure, connect power and network cables.
Proxmox Installation
Install Proxmox VE on each node using USB boot media. Configure basic networking.
Cluster Formation
Create Proxmox cluster, join all nodes, configure shared storage and high availability.
Storage Configuration
Set up ZFS pools, configure backup storage, and establish snapshot schedules.
Network Configuration
Configure VLANs, bridges, firewall rules, and VPN access for remote management.
VM Templates
Create VM templates for common workloads (web servers, databases, applications).
Data Migration
Transfer application data, databases, and configuration files from cloud to cluster.
Application Deployment
Deploy applications in VMs or containers, configure load balancing and failover.
Testing & Validation
Perform comprehensive testing, validate performance, and ensure all services are operational.
Daily Management Made Simple
Web-Based Management
Intuitive Proxmox web interface accessible from any browser. No complex CLI commands required for daily operations.
Live Migration
Move running VMs between nodes with zero downtime. Perform maintenance without service interruption.
Automated Backups
Schedule automatic VM backups, configure retention policies, and restore with one click.
Monitoring & Alerts
Real-time resource monitoring, performance graphs, and email alerts for critical events.
Why the Wise Cluster is Easy to Manage
Technical Requirements
Skills Needed
- • Basic Linux knowledge
- • Network fundamentals
- • Command line comfort
- • No programming required
Tools Required
- • USB drive (8GB+)
- • Ethernet cables
- • Network switch
- • Laptop/desktop for setup
Time Investment
- • Initial setup: 10-19 hours
- • Can spread over days
- • Daily maintenance: 15 min
- • Weekly tasks: 30 min
Ready to Build Your Own Cluster?
Download our detailed setup guide or explore the full feasibility study to understand the complete business case.