The NVIDIA GTC event has concluded. I recently returned from this event in San Jose, still buzzing with excitement from the incredible announcements and palpable energy throughout the conference. The rapid pace of innovation in the AI/ML infrastructure space was clear, with NVIDIA leading the way. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered an awe-inspiring keynote, revealing […]
· March 26, 2024 · 7 min read
OpenStack has always been viewed as an open-source innovation in the cloud computing world, offering a comprehensive suite of features for scalable cloud infrastructure and proven capabilities to replace VMware in the data center. However, OpenStack’s extensive functionality comes at the expense of complexity, with complex components such as Nova, Cinder, Neutron, and others making
· March 15, 2024 · 3 min read
Cloud computing is undergoing a transformative phase. In this blog, we examine resurgence of OpenStack in the face of severe market disruptions, particularly the massive price hikes imposed by Broadcom VMware, which have left small to mid-sized VMware customers in the dust. Rising costs of public cloud services are also driving a shift toward more
· March 11, 2024 · 3 min read
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
Kubernetes, the leading container orchestration platform, is now an essential component of modern application development and deployment. However, its management can be complex and intimidating, especially given the rapid pace of updates, security challenges, and the need for high availability. Businesses require a solution that not only simplifies Kubernetes management but also ensures that their
· November 29, 2023 · 5 min read
Traditionally, Kubernetes deployments required a minimum of three nodes, but this approach is often impractical in many environments. Space constraints and, more importantly, cost considerations pose challenges. This is especially true in edge computing scenarios, where adding a third server is neither practical nor necessary. The justification for additional computing power becomes elusive, resulting in
· November 21, 2023 · 4 min read
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America in Chicago has come and gone, but the Platform9 team is still buzzing from the event, brimming with newfound knowledge and innovative ideas. The conference provided an excellent platform for education and networking, attracting a global gathering of cloud-native technology experts from well-known open-source projects. Keynote speeches and panel discussions
· November 14, 2023 · 4 min read
KubeCon 2023 in Chicago is more than just another technology conference; it is a showcase of cloud-native innovations, and Platform9 is at the forefront this year. We are focusing on Kubernetes management, purpose-built for AI/ML as well as other innovations in compute efficiency and cost optimization. Silver Sponsor Spotlight: Platform9 As a proud Silver Sponsor
· October 17, 2023 · 3 min read
This blog is part 2 of our introduction to Flux. In part 1, we walked through the history of Flux, its graduation as a CNCF project, and dove into the core features of Flux as they fit into the evaluation criteria. In this blog, we’ll take a deeper look at some of Flux’s unique capabilities,
· September 21, 2023 · 9 min read
In the ever-evolving landscape of data science and machine learning, finding the right tools and frameworks to simplify workflows is paramount. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to Metaflow, a revolutionary tool that is changing the game in data science, making complex workflows more manageable, reproducible, and scalable. We’ll also share a video from
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· September 19, 2023 · 3 min read
The following blog provides an overview of Flux, its lifecycle, adoption, unique capabilities, and several references to help you get started. This is not intended to be a getting started guide. If you’re looking for one, a great hands-on guide is available here: https://www.techtarget.com/searchitoperations/tutorial/Try-out-this-GitOps-tutorial-with-Flux-and-Kubernetes About Flux Flux is a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Continuous Delivery
· September 14, 2023 · 6 min read
This is the 4th blog in Chris Jones’s series on scaling Kubernetes for applications, GitOps, and increasing developer productivity. You can read part 3 here, or can go back and read parts 1 and 2 here and here. For the last decade, operations teams have delivered Infrastructure-as-Code (IoC) on public clouds and virtualized infrastructure, using
· September 7, 2023 · 10 min read