CloudStack European User Group 2023 Roundup

CloudStack European User Group 2023 took place on the 4th May. ShapeBlue is proud to have supported the event, taking place in London. We would also like to take the chance to thank the other sponsors –  Your.Online and StorPool. Three of our own held their own sessions at the user group – Giles Sirett, Lucian […]

New CloudStack Database Encryption Engine l CloudStack Feature Deep Dive

Introduction As part of its security capabilities, Apache CloudStack encrypts sensitive information such as user credentials and passwords. For over a decade, Apache CloudStack has used the StandardPBEStringEncryptor from the jasypt library to encrypt data. However, the encryption algorithm used by this library, “PBEWithMD5AndDes” is now considered insecure because it relies on outdated cryptographics, namely […]

Ensuring CloudStack Perimeter Security with Two Factor Authentication and Time-based OTP

Control and oversight of who can access an organization’s computer systems and networks and the actions they can perform are referred to as user access security perimeter. This aspect of perimeter security is essential in preventing unauthorized access and safeguarding sensitive information. Securing user access to Apache CloudStack, where vital components of the business layer […]

Cloud Repatriation with Opensource Tools

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has acted as a catalyst for the widespread adoption of public cloud services, accelerating the digital transformation of numerous industries and organizations. Public cloud adoption has also revolutionized services, agility, and the pace of an entire generation of companies but many organizations are starting to realize that it doesn’t come for […]

CNCF Tungsten Fabric and Apache CloudStack – the Future of Cloud Networking

As the world moves into a more connected and digitized future, cloud technologies are becoming increasingly essential for business. However, with the rise of hyperscale cloud providers, all-size companies and enterprises are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with modern networking and security demands. This is where Tungsten Fabric and Apache CloudStack come in. […]

Adaptive Affinity Groups l CloudStack Feature First Look

In Apache CloudStack, Host Affinity and Host Anti-Affinity refer to the ability to deterministically ensure that a set of Instances run on the same or diverse hypervisor hosts in order to meet specific workload needs. How Affinity Groups Worked Previously Before Apache CloudStack 4.18 there were two types of Affinity Groups: Host Affinity and Host […]

Securing Your Data with Volume Encryption in Apache CloudStack

Protecting sensitive data is crucial in the face of growing cyber-attacks, meaning robust security measures are necessary. While backup and disaster recovery (BDR) play a significant role in data protection, other technologies such as volume encryption offer additional protection against a broader range of threats, especially unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. This can include confidential […]

Secure KVM VNC Connections l CloudStack Feature First Look

Introduction In a previous blog post (https://www.shapeblue.com/api-driven-console-access/) we described the latest improvements around VNC console access in CloudStack 4.18. These improvements included switching it to an API-driven approach, and introduced a way to secure WebSocket traffic between the CPVM and end-users, whilst the traffic between the CPVM and hosts remained decrypted. This blog post explains […]

API-driven Console Access l CloudStack Feature First Look

Introduction: The Apache CloudStack Console Proxy (CPVM) is a type of system virtual machine that presents an Instance’s console view via the web UI (connecting to the VNC port made available through the hypervisor). Both the admin and end-user web UIs offer a console connection. To provide access to the Instances console service, the CPVM […]

CloudStack Managed UserData – Automating Cloud Services by Maintaining Compliance Policies

UserData is an industry-standard used in IaaS cloud computing and has become a standard tool for cloud administrators and users alike. It provides a flexible and efficient way to configure and customize cloud instances during the deployment process. UserData scripts are utilized as external resources – decoupled from Apache CloudStack – where users freely define […]

Apache CloudStack enables existing VMware users and gives an easy way for service providers to migrate to a fully open-source solution and eliminate vendor dependency.