Integrating Canonical MAAS with Apache CloudStack Using the Extensions Framework
With the introduction of the Extensions Framework in Apache CloudStack 4.21, CloudStack gained a structured and extensible way to integrate external orchestrators into its resource lifecycle management. The framework is designed to allow CloudStack to delegate provisioning and lifecycle operations to external systems without embedding that logic into the core platform. This approach enables CloudStack […]
Integrating Proxmox VE with Apache CloudStack using the Extensions Framework
Apache CloudStack 4.21 introduces the Extensions Framework, a lightweight and flexible mechanism that allows operators and developers to integrate external systems into CloudStack’s resource lifecycle management. The Extensions Framework also ships with a built-in orchestrator for Proxmox VE, written entirely in Shell script. This script handles instance lifecycle operations such as Deploy, Start, Stop, Restart, […]
Apache CloudStack Netris Integration
About Netris Switch Fabric Netris Switch Fabric provides an intent-based approach to network management. Instead of configuring switches, routers, and firewalls manually, administrators define the desired network outcomes, Netris then translates those intents into the necessary configurations across the infrastructure. Its controller includes a REST API and graphical dashboard for visibility, automation, and lifecycle management […]
Running Firecracker MicroVMs with Apache CloudStack
This how-to article explains how to integrate Firecracker microVMs with Apache CloudStack using the XaaS Extensions Framework. Firecracker provides fast-booting, secure, and lightweight microVMs ideal for edge and ephemeral workloads. This guide covers the following steps: • Prepare the Host: Set up a VLAN-aware bridge, install Firecracker and the Firecracker Agent, and enable TLS/auth. • […]
Improvements to the Storage Plugin for Dell EMC PowerFlex | CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
Since CloudStack 4.20.0.0, the Dell EMC PowerFlex storage plugin has gained several improvements, including managing SDC connections through MDM IP addresses instead of service restarts, new configuration parameters for safer and more consistent SDC and MDM connection handling, a new agent wait-time property for SDC service operations, and support for collecting PowerFlex/ScaleIO volume metrics on […]
What’s New in CAPC v0.6.0 & v0.6.1: Enhancing Networking Capabilities
The CloudStack provider for Cluster API (CAPC) recently released versions v0.6.0 and v0.6.1. These updates significantly enhance networking capabilities by introducing Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) support, enabling routed Networks, making Network and VPC offerings configurable, and allowing the attachment of multiple Network Interface Cards (NICs) to Nodes. Version v0.6.1 also includes a crucial update to […]
Flexible CKS Clusters in CloudStack 4.21 | CloudStack Feature First Look
Apache CloudStack has significantly enhanced its Kubernetes integration through the CloudStack Kubernetes Service (CKS), particularly with the release of CloudStack 4.21. These improvements focus on increasing the flexibility, scalability, and manageability of Kubernetes clusters within the CloudStack environment. Key developments include enhanced visibility for Cluster API for CloudStack (CAPC) clusters, granular control over node types […]
Storage Plugin for Dell EMC PowerFlex – Improvements Since 4.16.0.0
The Dell EMC PowerFlex storage plugin in Apache CloudStack has seen significant enhancements since version 4.16.0.0, bringing new functionality and improvements to better support modern infrastructure needs. Below is a summary of the key improvements introduced across various CloudStack versions: Separate Storage Network Support on KVM Hosts In version 4.17.1.0, the plugin was enhanced […]
Veeam Backup and Recovery plugin: Update and Feature Quick Look
The Apache CloudStack Backup and Recovery (B&R) Framework enables the backup of instances using third-party backup solutions for recovery purposes. For more detailed information, you can refer to the Apache CloudStack Backup and Recovery Documentation. Built upon the B&R Framework, the Veeam Backup and Recovery plugin was initially implemented to support the backup and recovery […]
Hosting a Static Website using CloudStack and MinIO
This tutorial describes how to configure CloudStack together with Minio Object Storage bucket to host a static website. MinIO is an Apache licensed open-source distributed object server, designed to be compatible with Amazon S3, which makes it easy to have the same API interface Static websites do not need server-side programming and databases. They contain […]
