VMware Alternatives Comparison Matrix: Side-by-side comparison with CloudStack as an open-source VMware alternative
After the announcements of price increases and the end of the availability of many VMware products, existing VMware users are evaluating and comparing different technologies in an attempt to find the best VMware alternative fitting their needs in the long term. The Apache CloudStack project is observing a massive interest from cloud and managed service […]
What’s New in Apache CloudStack 4.19
Apache CloudStack 4.19 is the latest release of the cloud management platform from the Apache Software Foundation and is a result of months of work from the development community. Apache CloudStack 4.19 is an LTS (Long Term Support) release that will be maintained for 18 months after release. As always, the release contains a myriad […]
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
VMware Cloud Service Providers Program Terminated: What’s Next for Cloud Service Providers
“Effective April 30, 2024, the ability to transact as a VMware Cloud Services Provider, under the VMware Partner Connect Program, will come to an end,” a notice sent to partners reads, per The Register. So what is next for Cloud Service Providers after the end of the virtualisation and cloud computing partner programs?
Apache CloudStack as an Open-source VMware Alternative: A Deep Dive into CloudStack Features Anticipating VMware Migration
Apache CloudStack has supported deep integration with VMware for a long time, has many features that enable existing VMware users and gives an easy way for service providers to migrate to a fully open-source solution and eliminate vendor dependency once and for all.
CloudStack India User Group 2024
The CloudStack India User Group 2024 will be taking place in Hyderabad on 23rd February. Join the community for insightful tech talks, demonstrations, and user stories. Whether you’re already familiar with Apache CloudStack or keen to explore this technology, the user group is open to everybody. Just like all gatherings organised by the Apache CloudStack […]
Apache CloudStack and Ceph Day Amsterdam
Are you ready to dive deep into the world of open-source cloud solutions? Brace yourself for an immersive experience as ShapeBlue, 42on, the Apache CloudStack community, and the Ceph community join forces to host a joint event in Amsterdam. Scheduled for February 22, 2024, in the Netherlands, this event is set to unravel the latest […]
CloudStack Collaboration Conference 2023 Event Roundup
The 2023 edition of the CloudStack Collaboration Conference occurred from November 23rd to 24th, serving as the primary gathering for the global Apache CloudStack community. This annual hybrid event convenes developers, operators, and users with the purpose of discussing and advancing the open-source software, exploring its functionalities, and addressing real-world operability. Attendees gain insights into […]
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), […]
