Auto‑Seed SystemVM Template for Multi‑Arch Zones
Apache CloudStack 4.20.1 introduces automatic SystemVM template seeding for ARM64 Hosts. When the first ARM64 host is added to a zone, CloudStack downloads and registers the aarch64 template automatically. Combined with the new system.vm.preferred.architecture setting and architecture-aware filters in the UI/API, this feature streamlines mixed-architecture deployments and removes the need for manual template management. Automatic […]
New Image‑Selection UI and OS Category Management
Apache CloudStack 4.21 will introduce a category‑driven Template and ISO image‑selection UI, fully programmable OS‑category APIs, and an updated default list that mirrors today’s most‑used operating systems. Users will find Templates and ISOs faster, while operators gain fine‑grained control over how operating systems are organised and surfaced. Feature Overview Before CloudStack 4.21, the image […]
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 […]
CloudStack European User Group 2025: A Thriving Community Comes Together in Vienna
On May 8th, the CloudStack European User Group (CSEUG) once again brought together open-source cloud professionals, contributors, developers, and users for a day of deep technical insights, knowledge sharing, and community connection—this time in the stunning city of Vienna, Austria. Hosted at Quartier Belvedere Central, the 2025 edition of CSEUG marked another successful chapter in […]
CloudStack vs. VMware: The Best Open-Source VMware Alternatives
The Broadcom acquisition of VMware has driven rising costs, licensing uncertainty, and vendor lock-in concerns—prompting organisations to actively seek open-source alternatives, with Apache CloudStack emerging as the strongest, most mature, and cost-effective VMware replacement. In this page, you will find detailed information on VMware alternatives if you are looking for a VMware exit path. The […]
Why LifeinCloud Chose Apache CloudStack for their European Public Cloud
LifeInCloud, a European public cloud provider, is on a mission to make enterprise-grade cloud solutions more accessible, without the complexity that often comes with them. Their philosophy is simple: powerful cloud infrastructure without the traditional headaches. As LifeInCloud embarked on building a scalable, high-performance public cloud, they turned to ShapeBlue as a leading expert in […]
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 […]
