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Synthetic, read-only product tour

Explore a complete Demo Workspace before purchasing.

See how Shift Evidence turns synthetic VMware evidence into readiness scores, risk matrices, migration waves, business continuity findings, cost exposure, Advisor notes and downloadable reports.

Explore a complete synthetic VMware -> Proxmox readiness assessment before purchasing. No upload required. No credentials. No production access. This demo is read-only and uses synthetic infrastructure data.

Read-only synthetic datasetVM risk and evidence confidenceWaves, sizing and report outputs
What this demo is

A synthetic workspace with real product structure

A read-only sample workspace built with synthetic infrastructure data. It lets you explore the structure, methodology and outputs of a Shift Evidence assessment before purchasing.

  • Scored scenarios
  • Synthetic transcripts
  • Downloadable reports
What you can explore

The full decision pack flow

Open synthetic scenarios to inspect readiness, confidence, risk matrices, blueprint decision cues, storage concerns and migration waves.

  • Readiness and confidence scores
  • VM risk matrix and evidence gaps
  • Licensing and cost exposure
What is intentionally disabled

Safe public preview boundaries

Uploads, edits, live AI Advisor, billing, admin and assessment creation are intentionally disabled in Demo Workspace.

  • Uploading your own files
  • Creating new assessments
  • Editing forms or evidence
  • Live AI Advisor chat
  • Admin, billing and entitlement actions
Choose a synthetic scenario

Explore the product without getting a free product.

Every scenario is synthetic, read-only and designed to demonstrate methodology, not to analyze your infrastructure.

Primary demoBalanced riskCost exposure

Balanced Mid-Market VMware Exit

A typical mid-market VMware estate with normal gaps, moderate risk and a practical migration path.

74synthetic VMs
Readiness76/100
Confidence68/100
Main riskModerate evidence gaps

Evidence received

  • RVTools inventory
  • Basic technical context
  • Partial Proxmox target sizing
  • Storage summary

Evidence missing

  • Application dependency map
  • Formal restore validation
  • Detailed network bridge mapping
Storage-heavyConditional GoCeph caution

Storage Risk Heavy

Storage pressure, large disks and destination uncertainty make storage design the decision gate.

96synthetic VMs
Readiness58/100
Confidence63/100
Main riskStorage destination risk

Evidence received

  • RVTools inventory
  • Storage/SAN summary
  • Growth assumptions
  • Partial target preference

Evidence missing

  • Dedicated storage network evidence
  • OSD/failure-domain design
  • PBS capacity proof
Backup gapLow confidenceRPO/RTO

Backup Evidence Missing

A technically migrable estate whose confidence is constrained by missing restore evidence.

42synthetic VMs
Readiness69/100
Confidence42/100
Main riskMissing backup proof

Evidence received

  • RVTools inventory
  • Basic workload labels
  • Snapshot inventory

Evidence missing

  • Backup coverage export
  • Restore-point evidence
  • RPO/RTO validation
  • Backup repository capacity
Critical workloadsBC riskHold list

Critical SQL / ERP Workloads

A conservative scenario with database, ERP, identity and file services that require human review.

68synthetic VMs
Readiness54/100
Confidence61/100
Main riskBusiness continuity risk

Evidence received

  • RVTools inventory
  • Critical workload labels
  • Partial maintenance windows
  • Basic backup notes

Evidence missing

  • Application dependencies
  • SQL performance baselines
  • Rollback owner approval
Target readinessPBS gapConditional Go

Proxmox Target Partial Readiness

The VMware source is partially migrable, but the target Proxmox design is not complete enough.

58synthetic VMs
Readiness62/100
Confidence66/100
Main riskTarget architecture incomplete

Evidence received

  • RVTools inventory
  • Initial Proxmox node count
  • Partial HA plan
  • Storage preference

Evidence missing

  • Final PBS plan
  • Bridge/VLAN mapping
  • Capacity headroom proof
  • HA test evidence
MSPClient-readyPartner workflow

MSP Client Sample

A client-ready sample for consultants and MSPs who need repeatable readiness evidence.

33synthetic VMs
Readiness82/100
Confidence74/100
Main riskClient evidence follow-up

Evidence received

  • RVTools inventory
  • Client business context
  • Backup summary
  • Target preference

Evidence missing

  • Final owner sign-off
  • Dependency owner matrix
  • Procurement timeline
Low evidenceHonest scoringNext evidence

Low Evidence / Low Confidence Assessment

A deliberately sparse scenario showing the difference between readiness and confidence.

27synthetic VMs
Readiness67/100
Confidence34/100
Main riskEvidence too limited

Evidence received

  • Basic RVTools inventory

Evidence missing

  • Backup evidence
  • Target design
  • Network mapping
  • Application dependencies
  • Business criticality
  • Cost assumptions
EnterpriseMulti-siteComplex waves

Enterprise Multi-Site Complexity

A larger multi-site estate with network mapping, dependency gaps and complex wave planning.

236synthetic VMs
Readiness61/100
Confidence57/100
Main riskMulti-site complexity

Evidence received

  • RVTools inventory
  • Partial site labels
  • Storage summary
  • Initial migration constraints

Evidence missing

  • Complete VLAN mapping
  • Application dependency map
  • Cross-site failover evidence
  • Performance history
Synthetic demo assessment

Balanced Mid-Market VMware Exit

A typical mid-market VMware estate with normal gaps, moderate risk and a practical migration path.

Synthetic demo dataRead-onlyNot a real companyNo customer data
Download balanced-mid-market-demo-report.pdf
74 VMs5 hosts9 datastores76/100 readiness68/100 confidence

Top risks

  • A few large disks need wave planning
  • Backup proof is incomplete
  • Network mapping requires owner review

Recommendations

  • Start with a non-critical pilot
  • Validate backup restore evidence
  • Confirm target storage design before production waves

Migration Recommendation Plan

Wave 0Pilot6 VMs

Validate import, rollback and operator runbook with low-risk services.

Wave 1Standard workloads28 VMs

Move simple web, utility and test workloads after pilot acceptance.

Wave 2Production apps31 VMs

Requires backup and network evidence to be confirmed.

HoldManual review9 VMs

Large disks, database-like workloads and incomplete dependency mapping.

Senior AI Advisor - Demo Transcript

This is a synthetic conversation showing how the Advisor explains migration risks inside a paid assessment. Live chat is disabled in demo mode.

Which workloads should not be in the first migration wave?

Database-like, large-disk and dependency-unknown workloads should wait until backup restore proof and application owner validation are complete.

Why is confidence lower than readiness?

The inventory is usable, but backup, dependency and final target mapping evidence are incomplete. Readiness can be promising while confidence remains conditional.

What evidence should we collect next?

Collect restore validation, application dependency mapping and final Proxmox storage/network design.

Synthetic Demo Report. Generated from synthetic sample data. Not based on a real company or real infrastructure.

Synthetic demo assessment

Storage Risk Heavy

Storage pressure, large disks and destination uncertainty make storage design the decision gate.

Synthetic demo dataRead-onlyNot a real companyNo customer data
Download storage-risk-heavy-demo-report.pdf
96 VMs8 hosts12 datastores58/100 readiness63/100 confidence

Top risks

  • Datastores above 85% utilization
  • Large disks increase migration windows
  • Ceph is not justified without design evidence

Recommendations

  • Run storage design review
  • Validate PBS and shared storage plan
  • Treat Ceph as conditional, not default

Migration Recommendation Plan

Wave 0Storage pilot4 VMs

Measure backup, restore and storage behavior before wider planning.

Wave 1Small stateless workloads18 VMs

Only after capacity pressure is remediated.

Wave 2Storage-sensitive workloads42 VMs

Requires target storage validation.

HoldLarge-disk workloads32 VMs

Hold until growth, PBS and destination evidence are complete.

Senior AI Advisor - Demo Transcript

This is a synthetic conversation showing how the Advisor explains migration risks inside a paid assessment. Live chat is disabled in demo mode.

Is Ceph recommended for this environment?

No default recommendation is made. Ceph remains conditional until node count, OSD layout, network design and operational capability are proven.

What is the main business continuity risk?

Capacity pressure and unproven destination storage may extend migration windows or create rollback pressure.

What should we validate first?

Validate storage network, PBS capacity, shared storage requirements and failure-domain design.

Synthetic Demo Report. Generated from synthetic sample data. Not based on a real company or real infrastructure.

Synthetic demo assessment

Backup Evidence Missing

A technically migrable estate whose confidence is constrained by missing restore evidence.

Synthetic demo dataRead-onlyNot a real companyNo customer data
Download backup-evidence-missing-demo-report.pdf
42 VMs4 hosts6 datastores69/100 readiness42/100 confidence

Top risks

  • Critical workloads cannot be approved without restore proof
  • Snapshots may hide backup process gaps
  • RPO/RTO assumptions are unknown

Recommendations

  • Collect Veeam or backup export
  • Validate restore tests
  • Block critical production waves until proof exists

Migration Recommendation Plan

Wave 0Evidence collectionAll critical VMs

Collect backup and restore proof before production planning.

Wave 1Non-critical pilot8 VMs

Move only after rollback method is documented.

HoldCritical workloads16 VMs

Do not move until backup evidence is validated.

Senior AI Advisor - Demo Transcript

This is a synthetic conversation showing how the Advisor explains migration risks inside a paid assessment. Live chat is disabled in demo mode.

How does missing backup evidence affect the migration plan?

It lowers confidence and keeps critical workloads out of production waves until restore validation is documented.

Can readiness be acceptable while confidence is low?

Yes. The inventory can look technically manageable, but missing recovery proof makes the recommendation conditional.

What evidence should we collect next?

Backup job status, restore points, repository capacity and at least one documented restore test.

Synthetic Demo Report. Generated from synthetic sample data. Not based on a real company or real infrastructure.

Synthetic demo assessment

Critical SQL / ERP Workloads

A conservative scenario with database, ERP, identity and file services that require human review.

Synthetic demo dataRead-onlyNot a real companyNo customer data
Download critical-sql-erp-demo-report.pdf
68 VMs6 hosts8 datastores54/100 readiness61/100 confidence

Top risks

  • SQL and ERP should not be early-wave candidates
  • Identity systems need special handling
  • Maintenance windows require business approval

Recommendations

  • Create Wave 0 pilot
  • Hold SQL/ERP until dependency mapping
  • Document rollback and owner approval

Migration Recommendation Plan

Wave 0Pilot only5 VMs

Use low-impact candidates to validate process.

Wave 1Utility workloads17 VMs

Move after dependency review.

Wave 3Critical production22 VMs

SQL, ERP, identity and file services require manual validation.

HoldBusiness-critical9 VMs

Hold until RPO/RTO and rollback are approved.

Senior AI Advisor - Demo Transcript

This is a synthetic conversation showing how the Advisor explains migration risks inside a paid assessment. Live chat is disabled in demo mode.

What should we validate before moving SQL workloads?

Validate backup restore, performance baseline, application dependencies, maintenance windows and rollback ownership.

Which workloads should not be in Wave 1?

SQL, ERP, domain controllers and shared file services should be excluded from early waves.

Which findings require human review?

Critical workload classification, downtime tolerance, and dependency mapping all require human approval.

Synthetic Demo Report. Generated from synthetic sample data. Not based on a real company or real infrastructure.

Synthetic demo assessment

Proxmox Target Partial Readiness

The VMware source is partially migrable, but the target Proxmox design is not complete enough.

Synthetic demo dataRead-onlyNot a real companyNo customer data
Download proxmox-target-partial-demo-report.pdf
58 VMs6 hosts7 datastores62/100 readiness66/100 confidence

Top risks

  • Destination capacity may be insufficient
  • PBS readiness is incomplete
  • Network mapping is not validated

Recommendations

  • Remediate target sizing
  • Validate HA/PBS
  • Confirm network bridge design before migration

Migration Recommendation Plan

Wave 0Target validationInfrastructure only

Validate target HA, storage and backup design.

Wave 1Small workloads14 VMs

Only after target readiness gates pass.

HoldCapacity-sensitive24 VMs

Hold until destination capacity is proven.

Senior AI Advisor - Demo Transcript

This is a synthetic conversation showing how the Advisor explains migration risks inside a paid assessment. Live chat is disabled in demo mode.

Is the Proxmox target ready?

It is partially ready. HA intent exists, but PBS, capacity headroom and network bridge mapping are not proven.

What blocks production migration?

Target storage, backup and network evidence are the main blockers.

What should be remediated first?

Finalize target sizing, PBS design and VLAN/bridge mapping.

Synthetic Demo Report. Generated from synthetic sample data. Not based on a real company or real infrastructure.

Synthetic demo assessment

MSP Client Sample

A client-ready sample for consultants and MSPs who need repeatable readiness evidence.

Synthetic demo dataRead-onlyNot a real companyNo customer data
Download msp-client-sample-demo-report.pdf
33 VMs3 hosts5 datastores82/100 readiness74/100 confidence

Top risks

  • Client approval gates need documentation
  • Dependency ownership is incomplete
  • Pricing assumptions need confirmation

Recommendations

  • Use report for client review
  • Confirm dependency owners
  • Prepare partner/MSP plan discussion

Migration Recommendation Plan

Wave 0MSP pilot4 VMs

Demonstrate migration process to client stakeholders.

Wave 1Low-risk client workloads16 VMs

Good candidates for a managed first wave.

Wave 2Standard production11 VMs

Move after owner sign-off.

Senior AI Advisor - Demo Transcript

This is a synthetic conversation showing how the Advisor explains migration risks inside a paid assessment. Live chat is disabled in demo mode.

How should an MSP use this report?

Use it to structure the client conversation around evidence, risk, next data collection and commercial next steps.

What evidence is missing for the client?

Dependency owners, final target design and procurement timeline need confirmation.

Is this white-label?

This demo is partner-compatible but not a real white-label implementation.

Synthetic Demo Report. Generated from synthetic sample data. Not based on a real company or real infrastructure.

Synthetic demo assessment

Low Evidence / Low Confidence Assessment

A deliberately sparse scenario showing the difference between readiness and confidence.

Synthetic demo dataRead-onlyNot a real companyNo customer data
Download low-evidence-low-confidence-demo-report.pdf
27 VMs3 hosts4 datastores67/100 readiness34/100 confidence

Top risks

  • Analysis should not overclaim
  • Missing evidence hides workload risk
  • Business continuity impact is unknown

Recommendations

  • Collect target design
  • Add backup and dependency evidence
  • Use confidence score to drive next data collection

Migration Recommendation Plan

Wave 0Evidence collectionAll VMs

Collect more evidence before approving production waves.

PilotTiny pilot only2-3 VMs

Only non-critical candidates after rollback is documented.

HoldProductionMost VMs

Production remains blocked by low confidence.

Senior AI Advisor - Demo Transcript

This is a synthetic conversation showing how the Advisor explains migration risks inside a paid assessment. Live chat is disabled in demo mode.

Why is confidence lower than readiness?

The known inventory does not look impossible, but too much key evidence is missing to make a strong recommendation.

What should we collect next?

Backup proof, Proxmox target design, network mapping, dependency map and business criticality labels.

What should the report avoid saying?

It should avoid claiming production readiness or zero-downtime feasibility.

Synthetic Demo Report. Generated from synthetic sample data. Not based on a real company or real infrastructure.

Synthetic demo assessment

Enterprise Multi-Site Complexity

A larger multi-site estate with network mapping, dependency gaps and complex wave planning.

Synthetic demo dataRead-onlyNot a real companyNo customer data
Download enterprise-multisite-demo-report.pdf
236 VMs12 hosts22 datastores61/100 readiness57/100 confidence

Top risks

  • Application dependencies are incomplete
  • Network mapping varies by site
  • Business continuity validation needs human review

Recommendations

  • Plan by site and dependency group
  • Run dependency discovery
  • Require human review before final wave approval

Migration Recommendation Plan

Wave 0Site pilot8 VMs

Pilot per site to validate network and runbook assumptions.

Wave 1Site A low-risk42 VMs

Low-dependency workloads in primary site.

Wave 2Site B/C standard86 VMs

Requires VLAN and dependency confirmation.

Wave 3Shared services44 VMs

Requires cross-site continuity plan.

HoldComplex dependencies56 VMs

Hold until dependency map and failover evidence are complete.

Senior AI Advisor - Demo Transcript

This is a synthetic conversation showing how the Advisor explains migration risks inside a paid assessment. Live chat is disabled in demo mode.

Which findings require human review?

Cross-site failover, app dependencies, VLAN mapping and business owner sequencing need human review.

How should waves be organized?

Group by site, dependency cluster and operational criticality, not just VM size.

What is the biggest hidden risk?

Incomplete dependency mapping can cause technically successful VM moves to fail operationally.

Synthetic Demo Report. Generated from synthetic sample data. Not based on a real company or real infrastructure.

What you unlock in a paid assessment

Ready to run this on your own evidence?

Demo Workspace shows the methodology. Paid assessments unlock private uploads, persistent reports, live Advisor access within plan limits and customer-specific evidence analysis.

Private assessment workspaceRVTools and approved evidence uploadPersistent report generationLive Senior Advisor within plan limitsCustomer-specific risk scoringCommercial support and upgrade paths