Welcome to our monthly newsletter! In this edition, we’ll share updates on our recent activities, past and upcoming events, and more.

Technology

The most exciting news in September was undoubtedly the release of OpenNebula 6.10 “Bubble”, with major backup enhancements, a refreshed UI, and other powerful new capabilities.

📡 MESSAGE FROM THE ENGINEERING DECK
The journey to OpenNebula 7.0 has already begun, and is full of goodies! Now that Sunstone is living a second youth, we will focus on improving the User Experience. Stay tuned for even better workflows to manage your physical and virtual infrastructure, and remember that your feedback is greatly appreciated to shape the future of the OpenNebula GUI.

Other noteworthy tech updates include:

• The patch release for OpenNebula 6.8.0.1 Community Edition. 
• VM Console Access in a Federation—a groundbreaking feature set to transform how administrators and end-users interact with virtual machines across multiple zones.
• Impressive metrics from OneSwap, our migration tool, shared by one of OpenNebula Systems’ trusted customers.

Community

Call to Host a TechDay

We invite you to organize one of our TechDays. If you and your company are passionate about open source and cloud technology and want to share your knowledge with a vibrant community of professionals, developers, and tech enthusiasts, this opportunity is for you. Learn more about how you can help promote OpenNebula by hosting a TechDay.

Encore Technologies’ Success Story

Curious about how Encore Technologies, one of the leading data center and IT services providers, successfully automated their migration from VMware to OpenNebula using the powerful OneSwap tool?

In this ONECon video, you’ll learn how they:

• Designed automation workflows for a smooth migration process.
• Conducted key checks to ensure critical systems remained operational.
• Seamlessly transitioned their entire VMware infrastructure without any manual intervention.

Watch the full success story below:

Outreach

In September, the key event for the OpenNebula Systems team was the Linux Foundation’s Open Source Summit Europe, which gathered community leaders to collaborate and drive the future of open source. We shared valuable insights on cloud neutrality, Confidential Computing, and 5G/Edge technologies, emphasizing how OpenNebula is defining innovation in these areas. Stay tuned for a full recap of the Summit.

In the meantime, don’t miss the summary of TelecomTV’s Cloud Native Telco Summit panel and Q&A session, where Juan Carlos Garcia, Principal Technology Advisor at OpenNebula Systems, discussed the vital role of cloud native technologies in the telecom sector.

What’s Happening in October?

First of all, don’t miss our exclusive webinar series.

Have a look at what we’ve prepared:

• An Introduction to OpenNebula Operations (a special training session)—October 9 @ 5 PM CET: register here.
• OpenNebula 6.10 Release: New Features and Demo—October 15 @ 5 PM CET: grab your spot here.
• The VMware Alternative for Service Providers—October 23 @ 5 PM CET: sign up here. 

You can also meet OpenNebula Systems’ experts at the following major industry events:

• October 9-10: MSP Global, Barcelona, ​​PortAventura Theme Park. We’re excited to demonstrate how OpenNebula makes transitioning from VMware smooth and straightforward for MSPs. For more details and a promo code for registration, click here. See you very soon at booth G16!
• October 16-17: Madrid Tech Show. Meet our team at stand F6 for key insights into why OpenNebula is the best solution for migrating from VMware.

Knowledge Base Articles

Quality Resources for OpenNebula Subscribers

Gain access to expert knowledge, answers to frequently asked questions, and top strategies for setting up and managing your OpenNebula cloud. Our team investigates the critical topics that are most important to our clients.

Dive into our Knowledge Base articles, crafted in an easy-to-follow how-to format. 

These two focus on optimization strategies for your virtual environment and are perfect for anyone looking to maximize their resources:

• Windows VM Performance Improvements

Boost the performance of your Windows VMs by installing VirtIO drivers, utilizing host-passthrough CPU settings, and enabling Hyper-V Enlightenments. Discover how these optimizations can enhance efficiency and resource utilization in your virtual environment.

• Optimization Tips for KVM

Enhance your KVM virtual machines with easy optimization tips. Learn how to use VirtIO for better performance, set CPU models, and configure NUMA for improved resource management. Check out these quick fixes to get the most out of your VMs. 

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