VM Templates for Consultants
Deliver consistent, professional client projects with standardized VM environments. Build reusable templates for common deliverables and reduce project setup time.
Consulting Challenges
Common pain points for professional services and consulting firms
Client Environment Inconsistency
Each client project requires different setups, leading to time-consuming configuration and potential compatibility issues.
Project Delivery Speed
Clients expect fast turnaround times, but environment setup often consumes valuable project hours.
Knowledge Transfer
Documenting and transferring complex environment setups to client teams is time-intensive and error-prone.
Resource Management
Managing multiple client environments simultaneously without conflicts or resource competition.
Professional VM Templates
How eryph streamlines consulting and professional services delivery
Standardized Delivery
Create reusable VM templates for common consulting deliverables and client scenarios.
Rapid Client Onboarding
Deploy client-specific environments quickly using pre-configured templates and inheritance.
Professional Documentation
Provide clients with version-controlled VM specifications they can maintain independently.
EU-Compliant Services
EU-hosted genepool ensures GDPR compliance for European client projects and data handling.
Consulting Workflows
Build professional, reusable environments for client delivery
Client Base Template
Create a foundational template that includes common tools and configurations used across client projects.
# Base consulting template
version: "1.0"
name: consulting-base
parent: dbosoft/windows-2022-server/latest
project: consulting-templates
cpu: 2
memory: 4096
drives:
- name: sda
size: 40
fodder:
- source: gene:myorg/consulting-base
variables:
- name: monitoring_enabled
value: true
Client-Specific Environment
Inherit from base template and customize for specific client requirements and technology stack.
# Client XYZ environment
version: "1.0"
name: client-xyz-dev
parent: consulting-base
project: client-xyz
cpu: 4
memory: 8192
drives:
- name: sda
size: 60
fodder:
- source: gene:myorg/client-tools
variables:
- name: client_name
value: xyz
- name: project_type
value: development
Deliverable Templates
Create templates for common deliverables like proof-of-concepts, demos, or training environments.
# Demo environment template
version: "1.0"
name: demo-environment
parent: client-xyz-dev
project: deliverables
cpu: 2
memory: 4096
fodder:
- source: gene:myorg/demo-environment
variables:
- name: demo_scenario
value: proof-of-concept
- name: include_sample_data
value: true
Perfect for All Service Providers
From solo consultants to specialized training providers
Independent Consultants
Solo practitioners and small partnerships delivering specialized services to multiple clients.
Small Consulting Firms
Growing firms that need standardized approaches while maintaining flexibility for diverse clients.
Specialized Service Providers
Firms focused on specific technology stacks or industry verticals requiring specialized environments.
Training & Education
Technical trainers and educators who need consistent, reproducible environments for courses.
Common Consulting Stacks
Technology configurations commonly used in professional services
Development Consulting
Custom application development and modernization projects
Infrastructure Consulting
Infrastructure design and implementation for small-medium businesses
Training & Workshops
Technical training delivery and hands-on workshop facilitation
Proof of Concepts
Technology evaluation and proof-of-concept development for clients
Ready to Professionalize Your Delivery?
Start delivering consistent, professional client environments with eryph templates