Welcome to our newsletter! Dive into this edition to catch up on our latest updates, event highlights, future plans, and more.

Technology

This month, we released two important maintenance updates: the OpenNebula “Archeon” 6.4.7, LTS Maintenance Release, featuring QCOW2 disk resizing with snapshots, and OpenNebula “Bubble” 6.10.2, LTS Maintenance Release, introducing VLAN filtering support for Linux bridge drivers. Both updates bring significant enhancements to security and improvements to the user experience in OpenNebula Enterprise.

📡 MESSAGE FROM THE ENGINEERING DECK
What better way to finish 2024 than working on two new exciting features for OpenNebula? We are very close to releasing the first version of AIOps, a component that will apply the power of AI methods to the mapping of virtual resources to physical resources. Moreover, Sunstone is getting its share of love with a new Micro-frontend architecture that will enable a myriad of new use cases and improvements in the user experience. Happy 2025 to the OpenNebula community!

Ecosystem

We explored key advancements in OpenNebula’s impact on the future of cloud and telco infrastructure. The following blog posts demonstrate our focus on innovative solutions:

• AI-Driven Scalability for 5G/6G Workloads. Explore how OpenNebula’s AI-powered orchestration is enabling proactive scalability for B5G networks.
• Revolutionizing Telco Cloud with AI and Automation. Juan Carlos Garcia, Principal Technology Advisor at OpenNebula Systems and telecom engineer with 35 years of experience, discusses AI, automation, and their impact on telco clouds and 5G/6G in this exclusive interview.
• Managing Heterogeneous Infrastructures for 6G-Ready Trial Networks. Learn how OpenNebula supports 6G experimentation across Europe, enhancing network automation and resource management.

Innovation

Get a closer look at the innovative features coming in OpenNebula 7.0 Next Generation, including AI-driven operations, hybrid multi-cloud support, and advanced provisioning tools. Check out detailed screencasts on cloud-edge deployment, intelligent operations, and enhanced scalability and read the full blog for insights into the new era of cloud infrastructure.

Community

OpenNebula Systems is thrilled to announce its new role as a Contributing Member of the Eclipse Foundation. This collaboration marks an important milestone for the company as a leader in open source cloud computing.

Experiences

OpenNebula Reviews on Gartner

Discover what users are saying about OpenNebula on Gartner Peer Insights. This 5-star review emphasizes how OpenNebula empowers businesses to streamline cloud operations and take full control of their infrastructure:

Read the full review here.

Are you using OpenNebula? We’d love your feedback! Submit your review here, and as a thank-you, receive a gift card once it’s published.

Navigating the Post-VMware Landscape

As organizations reassess their virtualization strategies, we’ve compared OpenNebula with Nutanix, Red Hat, and Proxmox, focusing on critical factors like functionality, pricing, and migration support. Learn more.

Media Publications

Beeks’ Migration Success

Beeks’ migration from VMware to OpenNebula has been featured in top industry media, The Register and Ars Technica. The articles highlight a 200% increase in VM efficiency and significant cost savings after switching, driven by a 1000% price hike in VMware licensing fees under Broadcom.

Outreach

TechDay Madrid

As promised, here’s the full recap of our TechDay Madrid—dive in and relive the highlights.

TechDay Ede

The final OpenNebula TechDay of the year in Ede, the Netherlands, brought together attendees to explore OpenNebula as a VMware alternative. The event featured demos on seamless VM migration, along with insights from LINBIT and BIT on cloud infrastructure and data sovereignty. Read the notable insights on our blog.

Webinars

In December, we hosted a training session covering the basics of operating OpenNebula. If you missed it, be sure to check out the recording here.

What’s Coming in January (and February!)

We have an exciting lineup of webinars in January, including:

• An Introduction to OpenNebula Operations—January 15 at 5 PM CET. Learn more and register here.
• Multi-Tenancy in OpenNebula—January 22 at 5 PM CET. Learn more and register here.
• Simplifying Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Automation—January 29 at 5 PM CET. Learn more and register here.

Meet Us at FOSDEM

Thousands of developers from around the world will gather at FOSDEM in Brussels on February 1 and 2, and this year, we’re excited to have a record number of four talks from our experts in the Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure DevRoom.

We will showcase how OpenNebula is driving innovation with open source solutions by enabling the creation of Enterprise AI Factories, introducing new automation features to streamline the deployment of vendor-neutral multi-cloud environments, and supporting Telco Operators in virtualizing their NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) deployments, enhancing cost efficiency and scalability in modern telecom infrastructures.

If you’re attending FOSDEM, don’t miss the chance to meet our experts and expand your knowledge!

OpenNebula Academy

Last month we launched the OpenNebula Academy, offering certified training sessions for every skill level. Upcoming sessions in early February are open for registration:

• February 4: Certified Practitioner Training (Beginner level)
• February 5: Certified Administrator Training (Intermediate level)
• February 6: Certified Expert Training (Advanced level)

Don’t miss out, secure your spot here.

TechDay Bilbao

Join us for our next OpenNebula TechDay in Bilbao, co-organized with IKERLAN, a leading technology center specializing in digital, cybersecurity, and mechatronic solutions, on February 21. Find more information and the agenda here. Register and stay tuned for additional TechDays.

Knowledge Base Articles

Exclusive Resources for OpenNebula Subscribers

Keep your OpenNebula cloud secure, efficient, and up to date with our latest migration guides. As CentOS 7 and Ubuntu 20.04 reached or are approaching their end-of-life, transitioning to AlmaLinux 9 and Ubuntu 24.04 ensures access to the latest OpenNebula features, security patches, and long-term stability.

Migrating from CentOS 7 to AlmaLinux 9

Learn how to upgrade your OpenNebula 6.4.x deployment to 6.10.x with step-by-step instructions for OS migration, configuration updates, and database restoration.

Transitioning from Ubuntu 20.04 to Ubuntu 24.04

Discover a smooth migration process for OpenNebula on Ubuntu, including setting up a new front-end node, restoring backups, and leveraging the latest LTS release.

Access these and more exclusive resources in our Knowledge Base to optimize and future-proof your cloud infrastructure.

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