CloudStack Object Storage Framework | CloudStack Feature First Look
Apache CloudStack has long been a powerful platform for deploying and managing cloud infrastructure. But with the introduction of the CloudStack Object Storage Framework in version 4.19, it’s now an even more attractive option for businesses looking for a comprehensive cloud storage solution. This framework elevates object storage to a first-class resource, seamlessly integrated within […]
White Paper: Dell PowerFlex Integration with Apache CloudStack
Dell Technologies, in collaboration with ShapeBlue, developed a white paper describing the integration of Dell PowerFlex storage with the Apache CloudStack Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform. This integration facilitates the deployment of reliable and easy-to-manage cloud infrastructure with KVM hypervisor using the PowerFlex storage
IaaS Transformation: Apache CloudStack and Dell PowerFlex
In a multi-cloud world, where data is emerging, storage is not just a necessity. It is the bedrock upon which cloud services are built. As data grows exponentially, the demand for reliable, scalable, and cost-effective storage has never been higher. Within the CloudStack environment, storage is pivotal in ensuring the seamless functioning of instances and […]
From Block to Object: Understanding CloudStack’s Storage Support and Capabilities
Apache CloudStack is designed to work with a vast range of commodity and enterprise-grade storage platforms. It can also leverage local disks on hypervisor hosts if supported by the hypervisor. CloudStack defines two types of storage: Primary and Secondary. Primary storage can be accessed using iSCSI, FC (Fibre Channel), Local Disk, NFS (Network File System), […]
Changing Ceph Monitor IP/FQDN in CloudStack
In the last few years, we’ve observed more and more KVM customers using software-defined storage solutions, especially Ceph. Frequently, deployments would start small and then grow over time. This is true for both CloudStack and Ceph which is used as Primary Storage for VMs. Over time, we’ve seen more frequent customer requests to change Ceph […]
Changing from Cluster-wide to Zone-wide Storage
Historically, all Primary Storage Pools inside CloudStack were Cluster-wide. Each Pool was “dedicated” to one cluster only – or in other words, only hosts in one cluster could access/use that Primary Storage Pool. This was an inheritance of the traditional storage implementations in various hypervisors – i.e. a Datastore in vSphere mounted on hosts in […]
Volume Encryption l CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
Introduction Everyone would agree that data is the most important thing in the cloud today, and after so many breaches, encrypting data is increasingly popular among cloud service providers. Adding this additional security layer can make it even more difficult for unauthorized users to access your precious data. In this article, I’d like to introduce […]
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 […]
CloudStack Integrations: StorPool Storage – High-performance Primary Storage Platform
Cloud builders worldwide – Managed Services Providers, Hosting Services Providers, Cloud Services Providers, Enterprises, and SaaS Vendors – are always seeking ways to optimize the architecture and cost of their public and private cloud deployments. With Apache CloudStack and StorPool Storage, they can deploy a highly automated cloud that delivers the application performance and reliability […]
CloudStack Integrations: LINBIT – Open-source SDS Solution
Apache CloudStack is the leading open-source cloud orchestration platform used by many of the world’s largest public and private clouds. It is a multi-hypervisor, multi-tenant, high-availability Infrastructure as a Service cloud management platform. CloudStack is a virtualization platform that provides a cloud orchestration layer, giving automation of the creation, provisioning and configuration of IaaS components […]
