Perfect. Here’s a hands-off, ready-to-go solution plan for getting your Sage 50 system running on a mini-server with Proxmox and remote access, with minimal effort on your part.
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Recommended Bundle: Prebuilt & Preconfigured
Hardware
Option: Turnkey Bundle from Tech Vendor (UK-based or similar)
You can ask a vendor to deliver a fully set up Proxmox mini-server, with the Windows VM preloaded and ready for Sage 50 installation.
Example Request to a Specialist IT Vendor
“I’d like a fully configured Proxmox VE mini-server with a Windows 10 Pro VM (licensed or ready for activation), remote access via RDP and Cloudflare Tunnel enabled, and Proxmox Web UI accessible remotely. RAM 32GB, SSD 1TB, small and quiet, with UPS and external backup drive included.”
You can forward this request to vendors such as:
• QuietPC
• ServerCase UK
• Scan.co.uk Small Business Solutions
• CTO-Ai Custom Build⸻
Preconfigured System Spec (Copy/Paste for Vendor)
Host OS: Proxmox VE latest stable
Hardware:
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600U or Intel i5-1135G7
• 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2×16 GB)
• 1 TB NVMe SSD
• Intel Gigabit LAN
• Low-power external UPS (APC 700 or equivalent)
• 1 TB external USB drive for backupsVirtual Machines:
• Windows 10 Pro VM (licensed or bring-your-own-key), with:
• RDP enabled
• 250 GB virtual disk
• Windows updates appliedNetwork:
• cloudflared pre-installed on Proxmox host and configured to expose RDP port to rdp.mycompany.com (Cloudflare domain setup details to be supplied by me)
• Proxmox Web UI exposed via Cloudflare Zero Trust (or disabled externally)Backup Configuration:
• Daily snapshot of Windows VM (stored locally and on USB drive)⸻
What You Do After Delivery
1. Plug it in and connect Ethernet and power.
2. Log in from your browser to Proxmox or directly via RDP to the Windows VM.
3. Install Sage 50 (or ask vendor to pre-install if you provide licence).
4. Create 5 user accounts in Windows.
5. Done — your team logs in over RDP using rdp.yourdomain.com.⸻
Cloudflare Setup (Minimal Steps)
If you provide your domain name:
• Vendor can configure the Cloudflare Tunnel and DNS for you.
• Otherwise, I can give you step-by-step instructions once the hardware arrives. It takes ~10 minutes and no port forwarding is needed.⸻
Pricing Estimate (All-In-One)
Item Estimated Cost (GBP)
Mini-server with Proxmox + Windows £500–£700
UPS Battery Backup £80–£120
External Backup Drive (1TB) £50–£100
Setup & Preconfiguration Service £100–£200 (one-off)
Domain (Cloudflare) ~£10/year
Sage 50 (5 user licence) ~£1,000/year
Total Initial Investment (excluding Sage licence): ~£750–£1,100
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Optional: I Can Help With
• Template email to send to a vendor with your needs
• Cloudflare Access setup walkthrough (10-minute guide)
• Help finding a quiet, fanless mini-server if noise is a concernWould you like me to write that vendor-ready email request for you now?