VMware migrants are given a workaround solution to increase platform stability by Platform9.
In the fast-paced world of technology, keeping up with changes is crucial. This is especially true when it comes to cloud infrastructure and virtualization. Recently, several notable developments have taken place in this field, and we're going to take a closer look at some of them.
Oracle's VirtualBox Licensing Change May Pose a Risk
Oracle has made a change in the licensing of VirtualBox, which may pose a risk for the unwary. It's always important to stay informed about such changes to avoid any potential issues.
FluidCloud's Innovative Tool for Enhanced VMware Migrations
FluidCloud, a startup, has delivered a tool that can identify cloud infrastructure, describe it, and re-deploy it to another cloud, also producing Terraform files if preferred. In addition, they are in talks with Nutanix to use this tool for enhancing VMware migrations.
Platform9's Efficient VMware Migration Solution
Platform9 has made VMware migrations much more efficient by enabling an in-place conversion of VMware clusters host-by-host on existing infrastructure. This approach eliminates the costs and complexities tied to additional hardware during migration.
Their updated vJailbreak tool can migrate a single host to Platform9's Private Cloud Director and move VMs to that host, eliminating the need for swing hardware. This tool automatically migrates running VMs off a host using vMotion, puts the host into maintenance mode, disassembles the host from the VMware cluster, re-images the physical host with Platform9's Private Cloud Director stack, configures storage and networking, brings the host back online as part of the new private cloud environment, and then migrates VMs onto the newly converted host.
This process occurs sequentially across all hosts in the VMware cluster, saving time, resources, and minimizing business disruption. Additional advantages include up to 70% reduction in migration time, minimal manual intervention due to full-stack automation, no downtime or interruption to running applications during host reimaging, a simple GUI for ease of use, and open source transparency via GitHub.
HPE's Morpheus Community Edition and Acumera's Acquisition
HPE announced a Community Edition of its Morpheus hybrid cloud orchestration platform last week, capable of working across three CPU sockets. Meanwhile, Acumera recently acquired hyperconverged infrastructure contender Scale Computing.
Open Source Virtualization Platform Proxmox's New Version
Open source virtualization platform Proxmox recently debuted a new version. Keep an eye out for more updates on this development.
VMware's Perpetual License Holders and HPE Morpheus Community Edition
VMware is preventing some perpetual license holders from downloading patches. To try out the HPE Morpheus Community Edition, users need to mail HPE and ask for a license.
The EU Cloud Gang Challenges Broadcom's $61B VMWare Buy in Court
The EU cloud gang is challenging Broadcom's $61B VMWare buy in court. This is a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for the tech industry.
The Combined Business under Scale Computing Brand
The combined business will operate under the Scale Computing brand and aim to deliver "AI-ready edge infrastructure". More details about this development are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.
As always, staying informed about these developments is key to navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Keep checking back for more updates on these and other exciting developments in the tech world.
- The change in licensing of Oracle's VirtualBox could potentially pose a risk for those who are unaware, emphasizing the importance of staying informed about such changes in the fast-paced world of technology.
- FluidCloud's tool, capable of identifying and re-deploying cloud infrastructure, could enhance VMware migrations when used in combination with Nutanix, as they are currently discussing.
- Platform9's efficient VMware migration solution, featuring an updated vJailbreak tool, saves time, resources, and minimizes business disruption by converting hosts in a sequential manner, with added benefits of reduced migration time, minimal manual intervention, zero downtime, and open source transparency.
- HPE's Morpheus hybrid cloud orchestration platform Community Edition is now capable of working across three CPU sockets, while Acumera has recently acquired Scale Computing, a hyperconverged infrastructure contender, aiming to deliver "AI-ready edge infrastructure".
- The open source virtualization platform Proxmox has recently debuted a new version, inviting attention for further updates on this development. Meanwhile, VMware is denying some perpetual license holders access to patches, while requiring users to reach out to HPE for a license to try out the Morpheus Community Edition. Additionally, the EU cloud gang has challenged Broadcom's $61B VMWare buy in court, which could have far-reaching implications for the tech industry.
