Tesco replacing VMware with Proxmox in its stores and on the edge
Tesco is undertaking a major migration from VMware to Proxmox virtualisation for its edge infrastructure that powers store operations across thousands of locations. A job posting for Head of Software Engineering: Edge Platform details the company's strategy to modernise its edge virtualisation estate and build a robust edge management platform for provisioning, monitoring and maintaining retail infrastructure. The role, based in Bengaluru, emphasises the criticality of reliable store technology despite connectivity disruptions and resource constraints, with success measured by safe migration execution, validation of store configurations, and operational handover.
Key points
- Tesco migrating virtualisation from VMware to Proxmox across store edge estate
- Role focuses on engineering strategy for migration across thousands of store locations
- Emphasis on reliability, cost-effectiveness, and minimal disruption to store operations
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