Question 1

Is ProxCenter really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Community Edition is completely free and includes core features: dashboard, monitoring, inventory, PBS management, and basic alerts. No time limit, no hidden costs.

Question 2

Where is my data stored?

Accepted Answer

ProxCenter is 100% self-hosted. All data stays on your infrastructure — we never have access to your servers, credentials, or configuration.

Question 3

What's the difference between Community and Enterprise?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise adds DRS automatic load balancing, network micro-segmentation, Site Recovery, CVE scanning, AI analytics, advanced RBAC with LDAP/AD/SSO, and priority support.

Question 4

Can I upgrade from Community to Enterprise?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can upgrade anytime without data loss. Simply activate your Enterprise license and all advanced features become available instantly.

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