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 […]
