Apache CloudStack 4.21: GPU Power Meets Seamless Orchestration
Apache CloudStack 4.21.0 is the latest community release and is the result of approximately eight months of active development and collaboration. With contributions from a number of community members, this version delivers 15 new features, around 40 improvements and more than 150 bug fixes since 4.20. The release introduces meaningful enhancements continuing the project’s focus on […]
Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) Closed. What’s next for you?
The Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) is announced to sunset on October 31st, 2025. The program was initially introduced to simplify the pricing and offer numerous benefits to Cloud Service Providers, after the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom. Now Broadcom has made a shift to focus on VMware Cloud Foundation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shared FileSystems: Scalable NAS Storage for Multi-Instance Access | CloudStack Feature First Look
Many applications require shared storage to efficiently manage data across multiple Instances. With the release of Apache CloudStack 4.20, the new Shared Filesystem feature provides a CloudStack-managed NFS solution, allowing multiple Instances within the same Account and Network to access a shared file system simultaneously. This feature brings CloudStack closer to major cloud providers, such […]
What Enterprises Can Learn from Cloud Service Providers
Enterprises face a multitude of technology challenges when managing internal infrastructure and virtualization, that often hinder their ability to operate efficiently and innovate at scale. Legacy systems and technical debt can create barriers to efficiency. Cloud adoption, while beneficial, brings its own set of issues related to governance, performance optimization, efficiency and cost control, especially […]
A Customer Centric Approach To Reimagining Private Cloud Hosting
At ShapeBlue, we believe that sharing real-world success stories is essential in demonstrating the power and potential of open-source solutions. Open-source technology thrives on collaboration, and every success story strengthens the community, proving that innovation doesn’t have to come with vendor lock-in or unpredictable costs. We’re joined by David Humes, Vice President of Product at US Signal, […]
CloudStack Multi-Architecture Zones | CloudStack Feature First Look
Apache CloudStack 4.20 marks a significant milestone with the introduction of ARM64 support, reflecting the growing adoption of ARM64 architecture for its power efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This new feature enables CloudStack Zones to support both ARM64 and x86_64 (AMD64) Hosts and Clusters, introducing the concept of Multi-Architecture Zones. Multi-Architecture Zones allow the deployment of both […]
