Webinar: Apache CloudStack 4.19 - A First Look Into the Latest CloudStack LTS Release

Описание: 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.
Apache CloudStack 4.19 release is a full-featured solution for cloud providers and builders seeking a VMware alternative to avoid complex and expensive licensing and long-term uncertainty. Broadcom's acquisition of VMware brought substantial changes in VMware's operational framework. These alterations have ushered in a heightened level of uncertainty, particularly impacting Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). The Apache CloudStack Project is currently witnessing considerable interest from CSPs seeking an alternative to VMware. This shift is primarily driven by the goal of CSPs and MSPs to move away from VMware, aiming for long-term predictability and better control over licensing costs. Apache CloudStack has supported deep integration with VMware for a long time and gives an easy way for service providers to migrate to a fully open-source solution. Key features are now introduced and refined to provide a seamless and efficient migration path for those looking for a VMware alternative and to transition from VMware to a robust open-source solution.
As always, the release contains a myriad of small improvements and bug fixes but here we focus on the major new functionality in the release.
Several new features have been introduced to enhance the platform's capabilities significantly. These include:

VNF Appliances Support
Enables cloud operators to deploy their own VNF devices to extend their network capabilities with additional services such as routing, firewall, optimization WAN, IDS/IPS systems, load balancing, and more, while maintaining compliance with organization-wide security standards.

KVM Import
Enables cloud administrators to import unmanaged KVM hypervisor infrastructure into CloudStack.

Scheduled Instance Lifecycle Operations
Efficiently manage cloud resources, allowing users to automate their instantaneous state transitions with predefined hours.

CloudStack DRS
Enhance cloud environment performance and resource utilization automating workload distribution and rebalancing workload between Hosts.

OAuth2 Authentication
OAuth2 plugin which is UI-first and can perform Single-Sign-On with 3-party identity providers such as Google and GitHub.

CloudStack Snapshot Copy
Empower operators to select and copy volume snapshots across zones, ensuring data recovery and continuity in disaster recovery scenarios.

VMware to KVM Migration
Enables operators to convert VMware disks to KVM via virt-v2v, supporting migrations through API and UI from managed and unmanaged vCenter to CloudStack-managed KVM hosts.

CloudStack Object Storage
Implement the Object Storage Framework in CloudStack, allowing operators to select external object store providers, thereby making them available to users as a first-class resource.

All in all, these exciting new features make Apache CloudStack 4.19 an even more robust and flexible platform, offering enhanced capabilities to meet the needs of modern organisations.

This webinar presents a first look and analysis of the new release and a demo of all the new features included by ShapeBlue.
Learn more about getting involved in the project Apache CloudStack: cloudstack.apache.org
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