Creating Instance from Backup | CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
The Create Instance from Backup feature enhances backup flexibility and disaster recovery capabilities in CloudStack. Backup Offering Flexibility Instances with existing Backups can now have their Backup Offering removed or changed without losing Backup data. Instance Creation from Backups Users can deploy new Instances directly from a Backup. All metadata (Template, Compute Offering, Volumes, Network, […]
Extending Apache CloudStack with the Extensions Framework | CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
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. Traditionally, adding support for a new hypervisor, network plugin, or any other external system required deep changes to CloudStack’s core codebase. With the Extensions Framework, this complexity is reduced: […]
VMware to KVM Migration Improvements | CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
The VMware to KVM migration tool was introduced in CloudStack 4.19.0 to help CloudStack Administrators move existing VMware-based workloads into KVM-based environments in a controlled and automated way. This is particularly relevant for operators looking to reduce dependency on proprietary hypervisors, consolidate infrastructure, or modernize their virtualization stack using open-source technologies. While the initial implementation […]
Registering Templates during Zone Deployment | CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
Apache CloudStack 4.21 simplifies Template registration by allowing Administrators to select and register official distribution Templates directly during Zone creation. Instead of registering Templates individually after a Zone is deployed, the Zone Deployment Wizard can now prepopulate selected images automatically, making them available as soon as the Zone is ready. In earlier Apache CloudStack releases, […]
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 […]
Announcement Banner in CloudStack UI | CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
CloudStack 4.21 introduced an Announcement Banner that lets Administrators display concise, time-bound messages at the top of the UI. It’s configured through config.json, supports severity levels, optional dismissal, and requires updates on all Management Servers followed by a restart. It provides a straightforward way to ensure users see important notices when they log in. Announcement […]
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 […]
KVM Import | CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
Among hypervisors chosen by organisations, KVM stands out as a popular open-source option. While standalone KVM setups and those coupled with virtualization management tools serve many purposes effectively, there’s a growing interest in self-service, multi-tenant IaaS cloud orchestration solutions like Apache CloudStack. This trend is driven by the enhanced features, scalability, and the overall cloud […]
CloudStack VMware to KVM Migration Tool | CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
The recent changes in the virtualization market, particularly Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, have compelled organisations to reassess their technology strategies. CSPs and MSPs, whose business models heavily depend on VMware, find themselves in a precarious position due to the new partnership policies imposed by Broadcom. Furthermore, the simplification of the product portfolio, the bundling of […]
VNF Appliance Integration | CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
Traditionally, Network Functions (NF) were provided by dedicated hardware appliances, such as routers, firewalls, and load balancers. This hardware could be expensive, inflexible, and difficult to manage. However, in recent years, there has been a shift towards Virtual Network Functions (VNFs), which are software-based network functions that can be deployed on virtualised infrastructure. The VNF […]
