Architecting a Multi-Hypervisor and Multi-Tenant IaaS Cloud with Apache CloudStack
Table of Contents Executive Summary Key Takeaways for Architects and Decision-Makers Defining Multi-Tenancy as a First-Class Architectural Concern Multi-Hypervisor IaaS: Coexistence by Design Multi-Hypervisor IaaS: Designed to Coexist vCloud Director Exit and Greenfield IaaS Builds CloudStack’s Role as an IaaS Control Plane Reference Architecture Patterns Executive Summary Modern IaaS platforms are heterogeneous by default. […]
Console Access for Orchestrator Extensions in Apache CloudStack
Apache CloudStack continues to evolve its Extensions Framework to better support diverse virtualization platforms and external orchestrators. A recent enhancement introduces console access support for instances deployed via Orchestrator Extensions, enabling a more seamless and integrated user experience. This update is particularly useful for environments using the in-built Proxmox extension or any extension that integrates […]
AI, VDI and GPUaaS: Rethinking Infrastructure with Apache CloudStack
Organisations are increasingly required to support AI and VDI workloads as part of their infrastructure strategy. This demand is being driven by a combination of factors, including the growth of AI and machine learning workloads, the continued relevance of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and the need to support graphics-intensive applications such as CAD, rendering, and […]
Integrating Hyper-V with Apache CloudStack using the Extensions Framework
Apache CloudStack 4.21 introduced the Extensions Framework, a lightweight and flexible mechanism that allows external platforms to integrate with CloudStack’s resource lifecycle management. One of the built-in extensions included in CloudStack is support for Microsoft Hyper-V. Traditional hypervisor integrations such as KVM or VMware rely on dedicated integration layers implemented as a part of the […]
CloudStack European User Group Reaching New Milestones in The Hague
Last week, the CloudStack European User Group took place in The Hague. With a record number of attendees, it officially became the largest CloudStack User Group event to date. Hosted by CBS – Statistics Netherlands, and supported by ShapeBlue and Cyso Group, the event brought together cloud experts, researchers, technology providers, and many professionals attending […]
Instance Lease in Apache CloudStack | CloudStack Feature First Look
Starting with the 4.21 release, Apache CloudStack introduces Instance Lease, a lifecycle control mechanism that allows cloud operators to define how long an Instance can exist and what should happen when that time is reached. In day-to-day cloud operations, it is common for Instances to remain running long after their original purpose is gone. Temporary […]
The Next Wave of Innovation – Guest Blog Post by John White, COO, US Signal
Great technologists aren’t just reactive—they’re ahead of the curve, anticipating shifts that drive real innovation. In this guest post, ShapeBlue welcomes insights from John White, a seasoned technologist with a keen eye for game-changing trends. Under his leadership, US Signal has embraced open-source technology to transform how businesses operate, eliminating vendor dependencies and creating more […]