Auto‑Seed SystemVM Template for Multi‑Arch Zones
Apache CloudStack 4.20.1 introduces automatic SystemVM template seeding for ARM64 Hosts. When the first ARM64 host is added to a zone, CloudStack downloads and registers the aarch64 template automatically. Combined with the new system.vm.preferred.architecture setting and architecture-aware filters in the UI/API, this feature streamlines mixed-architecture deployments and removes the need for manual template management. Automatic […]
New Image‑Selection UI and OS Category Management
Apache CloudStack 4.21 will introduce a category‑driven Template and ISO image‑selection UI, fully programmable OS‑category APIs, and an updated default list that mirrors today’s most‑used operating systems. Users will find Templates and ISOs faster, while operators gain fine‑grained control over how operating systems are organised and surfaced. Feature Overview Before CloudStack 4.21, the image […]
CloudStack India User Group 2025: Innovate and Scale through Open-source
ShapeBlue, together with Yotta and LINBIT had the pleasure to support the yearly Apache CloudStack India User Group (CSIUG), which happened in D1 Yotta Data Center in Greater Noida. It was an energy-packed event, bringing together developers, engineers, cloud architects, and contributors from across the region. Held in person, the meetup offered a full day […]
ShapeBlue Launches Apache CloudStack® Certification Exam
Validate your expertise in deploying and managing open-source cloud infrastructure. ShapeBlue is announcing the launch of Apache CloudStack® Certification by ShapeBlue – a trusted benchmark for validating skills in architecting, deploying, and managing Apache CloudStack environments. As the largest independent integrator of CloudStack technologies, ShapeBlue has developed this certification to help professionals demonstrate their mastery […]
Apache CloudStack vs. Proxmox for Your Virtual Environment: A Comprehensive Comparison
Apache CloudStack and Proxmox are two widely used platforms for managing virtualisation environments, each catering for different use cases and organisational needs. While Proxmox is designed as a robust virtualisation platform suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, CloudStack is a fully-fledged cloud management platform designed for scalable and multi-tenant cloud environments across businesses of all […]
ShapeBlue Proudly Supports the Autumn Edition of the CloudStack European User Group 2025
The autumn edition of the CloudStack European User Group (CSEUG) 2025 will be held in London, UK on the 18th September, at the Events @ No 6 venue. This is the second CloudStack European User Group of the year, with the first taking place in Vienna on May 8th. ShapeBlue is excited to be supporting […]
Looking for a Nutanix Alternative? Why Open Source Infrastructure Ensures Long-Term Freedom
Explore Apache CloudStack as a compelling open-source alternative to Nutanix. This article reviews Apache CloudStack as a Nutanix replacement for organisations seeking infrastructure flexibility, vendor neutrality, and long-term cost efficiency. While Nutanix provides a robust hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform with integrated compute, storage, and networking, it imposes limitations such as hardware lock-in, proprietary ecosystems, and […]
Apache CloudStack LTS Maintenance Releases 4.19.3.0 and 4.20.1.0
The Apache CloudStack project has just announced the release of Apache CloudStack 4.19.3.0 and Apache CloudStack 4.20.1.0. The CloudStack releases 4.19.3.0 and 4.20.1.0 are maintenance releases as part of their 4.19.x and 4.20.x LTS branches respectively. CloudStack release 4.19.3.0 contains more than 120 fixes and improvements since CloudStack 4.19.2.0 and CloudStack 4.20.1.0 contains more than […]
Automating Infrastructure with Terraform and Apache CloudStack
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is transforming the way IT teams provision, manage, and scale cloud environments. Rather than relying on manual steps or scripts, infrastructure can now be defined in human-readable configuration files, enabling repeatability, version control, and automation. When it comes to managing resources in Apache CloudStack, Terraform stands out as a powerful and […]
CloudStack Backup Options: Avoiding Downtime and Data Loss
Implementing a robust CloudStack backup strategy is essential for ensuring data reliability and achieving effective data redundancy across your cloud infrastructure. Data protection is a key aspect of managing cloud environments, ensuring the recoverability of workloads for both service providers and enterprises. Apache CloudStack, a leading open-source cloud orchestration platform, offers a flexible Backup and […]
