About Me

Hi, I'm Edy – IT Consultant & Tech Blogger

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in IT, I help readers in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Europe make better decisions about infrastructure, virtualization, and web technologies that work anywhere.

On this site, I document real-world setups and tools I actually use — from quiet home servers and Proxmox labs to WordPress.

Looking for help with Proxmox, backups, or a WordPress site?
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What This Website Is About

Edywerder.ch is my personal tech blog where I document real-world IT setups, troubleshoot server problems, and share what actually works — and what doesn’t.

My audience spans the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Europe, so I highlight differences that matter — from hardware availability and voltage standards to cloud services and hosting options.

Whether you’re experimenting with Proxmox in a homelab, building a quiet server, or tuning a WordPress site, you’ll find practical advice based on hands-on experience and real testing.

I don’t write theory or fluff — everything here comes from real work and the desire to help others avoid the same pitfalls.

Curious what I’ve written about recently?

Check out my latest blog posts

My Homelab Setup

Behind every article I write is a fully functional homelab that I maintain and upgrade regularly. It’s where I test new technologies before recommending them — from Proxmox virtualization and Veeam backups to Synology NAS, FreePBX, and Fortigate firewalls.

If you’re curious how I build and test real-world IT solutions, this is the best place to start.

Need Help with IT or Accounting?

While this website is focused on sharing knowledge, I also work with selected clients on freelance projects in Switzerland — both in IT and accounting.

If you’re looking for hands-on help with IT infrastructure, backups, WordPress, or bookkeeping, here’s where you can find me:

Both websites are in German and primarily tailored for local clients in Switzerland. However, I’m also open to remote projects and have worked with international clients in the past — feel free to get in touch if you think we’re a good fit.

My Background in Brief

I’ve worked in IT for over 20 years — from managing enterprise infrastructure to supporting small businesses and individuals. One of my key roles was as IT Manager at Baker McKenzie Zurich, where I led a major IT restructuring and supported over 200 users.

Since then, I’ve worked with various clients in architecture, industry, and legal services — helping them with virtualization, backups, phone systems, server migrations, and secure remote work setups.

Today, I continue to support businesses across Switzerland, while also sharing my experience through this blog. I work with tools like

  • VMWare
  • Proxmox
  • Veeam
  • Microsoft 365
  • Fortigate
  • WordPress

In addition to my IT experience, I also hold a Swiss federal diploma in accounting. This unique combination allows me to support clients with both technical and financial systems — and understand how IT supports real business needs.

— always hands-on, always tuned for real-world needs.

What Others Say About Me

When I set up my own law practice some years ago, it was Edy Werder who handled the IT set up for me entirely, taking care of hardware and software needs. As a small start up, it was essential for me to have someone knowledgeable and available whenever needed; sometimes at short notice, and I definitely found that in him. It was of course, also a huge help that Edy has an accounting background and handled the bookkeeping for me as well with great diligence. I know Edy to be diligent, hard working and responsive, all qualities deserving of praise.
Mark LivschitzDr. iur., Rechtsanwalt - Mark Livschitz AG
Edy Werder was the Head of IT during my time as managing partner at a top international law firm in Zurich. He never failed to impress me with his deep knowledge of all aspects of IT, but even more importantly, he was always solution-oriented in even the most difficult of situations. His flexibility and availability whenever problems occurred were greatly appreciated by me and the entire firm. Each and every one of us put great faith in him and he never disappointed, going above and beyond to make sure we were served well. He was a vital part of the company and greatly valued.
Urs SchenkerProf. Dr. iur., LL.M., Attorney at Law – Counsel at Walder Wyss AG
It has already been 18 years since I have been using Edy’s support and services, which speaks for itself and makes other comments superfluous. Nevertheless, I’d like to mention just a few reasons why using Edy’s support and services in accounting and IT are a huge asset. As an SME in the area of summertime products (bbqs, garden furniture, sun umbrellas etc.), it is vital to have an “all-rounder” to support us with the IT and accounting functions. Someone who has deep and specific knowledge and is flexible, reliable and trustworthy. We found all these qualities in Edy, who brings joy and humor to the work as well. No wonder we have been utterly satisfied with our cooperation with Edy and would happily recommend him as a top person to contact for IT and accounting services and support.
Daniel StaubliCEO, GardenLiving GmbH

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