KVM has advanced from a simple virtualization solution to a critical component of cloud infrastructure. KVM’s strengths stem from its open-source nature, compatibility with a variety of operating systems, and integration with major cloud management tools, which highlight its adaptability and efficiency for modern cloud applications. KVM has emerged as a viable alternative to other […]
· January 24, 2024 · 6 min read
In a recent video interview with SiliconAngle’s theCUBE, Madhura Maskasky, Platform9 co-founder and VP of Product, discussed the vision and exciting new features in the latest product release 5.8. This blog summarizes key points from that interview. You can watch the full video here: How can enterprises save costs by migrating out of legacy virtualization
· July 25, 2023 · 3 min read
In a recent webinar with David Davis from ActualTech Media sponsored by Platform9, featured Chris Paap of Platform9 discussing this very important topic of how to modernize virtualization stacks. The webinar addressed several topics: Compelling reasons for modernization Why now is an ideal time to modernize The challenges of modernization and tyranny of multiple
· July 20, 2023 · 8 min read
In a recent webinar hosted by Platform9, Field CTO Peter Fray, Account Executive Nate Conger, and Head of Marketing Kamesh Pemmaraju discussed how to deal with the disruption happening in the virtualization industry in the wake of Broadcom’s planned acquisition of VMware. They addressed several questions and concerns they are hearing from customers and prospects,
· July 18, 2023 · 7 min read
Kamesh Pemmaraju and Ron Haberman of Platform9 joined Howard Holton, GigaOm CTO, to discuss an important topic that technology leaders are facing today: how do you balance costs while ensuring sustainable growth? How can organizations modernize legacy applications, manage legacy infrastructure, while also building towards their future modern cloud infrastructure and applications? Recent research shows
· July 13, 2023 · 4 min read
Ron Haberman, market CTO of Platform9 joined Stephen Saunders at Silverlinings to discuss legacy virtualization solutions and the future of infrastructure and operations. As IT leaders contemplate the greater need for efficiency and cost-effectiveness in their infrastructure and operations, discussions around VMs, modern infrastructure, and the complexity of migrating become more prevalent. When should
· July 11, 2023 · 4 min read
In Part 2, we noted that migrations are complex, and examined some of the considerations that would be needed to move from VMware to KubeVirt. Here, in Part 3, we’ll tackle some of the other facets of migrations – specifically networking, validation, and post-migration considerations. Configuring VM Networking Networking plays a crucial role in VM
· June 8, 2023 · 3 min read
The Broadcom acquisition of VMware isn’t the only thing that is keeping VMware users up at night. The current economic climate is hampering modernization projects as organizations look to save money where they can. At the same time, teams are looking for ways to gain efficiency in managing both VMs and containers as organizations work
· May 24, 2023 · 4 min read