# Introduction

## Bekane - Open Source VDI Management for Proxmox

Bekane is a modern, scalable, and user-friendly **Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)** management platform built specifically for **Proxmox VE**. It enables organizations to provide high-performance remote desktop access to users while simplifying administrative overhead.

### Key Features

* **Native Proxmox VE Integration**: Seamlessly manage virtual machines, templates, and snapshots directly from Bekane.
* **Modern Web Portal**: A clean Vue.js interface for users to start, stop, and connect to their desktops via RDP.
* **JIT Edge Access**: Secure Just-In-Time TCP lease management for optimized remote connections.
* **Automated Lifecycle**: Pool management with automatic cloning, state synchronization, and resource cleanup.
* **Extensible Architecture**: Modular design allowing for community and enterprise extensions.

### Use Cases

* **Education & Research**: Deploy standardized lab environments for students that reset after each session.
* **Remote & Hybrid Work**: Provide employees with secure, consistent access to corporate desktops from any device.
* **Software Development**: Quickly spin up isolated development or testing environments.
* **Training & Workshops**: Deliver ready-to-use virtual machines for trainees with automated provisioning.


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