Building applications using the OpenStack SDK

In Paris, the OpenStack SDK was starting to take shape and we offered a look into why it’s being created and how it’s being done, including a few small examples. Now we’re able to build real applications on it and see the advantage first hand of bringing a better user experience to developers building software… Continue reading Building applications using the OpenStack SDK

Addressing a Telco’s Layer 3 needs with OpenStack Neutron and ODL integration

Being able to setup a layer-3 VPN is one of the important capabilities desired by the Telco Operators that is not addressed by OpenStack today. This TechTalk proposes to evolve OpenStack Neutron to set up a layer-3 VPN to provide overlay in data centers by directing an ODL (OpenDayLight) based SDN-C (Software Defined Network Controller).… Continue reading Addressing a Telco’s Layer 3 needs with OpenStack Neutron and ODL integration

Enterprise Strategies for Cloud-Aware Apps

Enterprise IT needs more applications designed for cloud in order to take advantage of private cloud implementations and more efficiently use public cloud solutions. Leveraging the unique benefits of the cloud requires a specialized approach to application architecture. The right design enables business agility, massive scaling, ability to burst, and high resiliency. Plus, it promotes… Continue reading Enterprise Strategies for Cloud-Aware Apps

Benchmarking Sahara-based Big Data as a Service solutions

Sahara provides a way to build Big Data as a Service on OpenStack, but there are many options and considerations. This presentation introduces our work on benchmarking various solutions, including VM vs. container vs bare-metal, HDFS vs. Swift, and a few others. This was conducted on latest Intel hardware platforms and will provide insights into… Continue reading Benchmarking Sahara-based Big Data as a Service solutions

Cloud Foundry on OpenStack Hands-on: It’s what on the Stack that matters!

The goal for both OpenStack and Cloud Foundry foundations is to build open source software and communities. The software is intended for public, private and managed clouds. Cloud Foundry is intended for a variety of IaaS including OpenStack. This Hands-on session will cover the basics of Cloud Foundry. We will discuss the motivation for a… Continue reading Cloud Foundry on OpenStack Hands-on: It’s what on the Stack that matters!

Red Hat Launches Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.5

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization

Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.5, enabling organizations to deploy an IT infrastructure that services traditional virtualization workloads while creating an enterprise-grade foundation for cloud infrastructure. Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.5 delivers standardized services for mission critical… Continue reading Red Hat Launches Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.5

Cavium to Demo Server Ecosystem Solutions on ThunderX at Linaro Connect Asia 2015

Cavium ThunderX Board

Cavium, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for enterprise, data center, cloud, wired and wireless networking, will demonstrate multiple industry standard server applications, Hypervisors and OSes running on Cavium ThunderX reference systems at Linaro Connect Asia 2015 during the week of February 9, 2015 at the Regal Airport… Continue reading Cavium to Demo Server Ecosystem Solutions on ThunderX at Linaro Connect Asia 2015

Leostream Releases Connection Broker 8.0 with Support for OpenStack

Leostream Corporation, a leading developer of hosted desktop software, today announced the general availability of Leostream™ Connection Broker 8.0 with support for OpenStack clouds and HP Moonshot Systems. In addition, version 8.0 adds to the already comprehensive suite of user-session management tools, enabling enterprises to deploy large-scale hosted desktop and virtual desktop infrastructures (HDI and… Continue reading Leostream Releases Connection Broker 8.0 with Support for OpenStack