diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index e61159a99e..7e71b6fb1a 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -23,18 +23,21 @@ github:
projects: false
wiki: false
labels:
+ - iaas
+ - cloud
- cloudstack
+ - infrastructure
+ - hosting
enabled_merge_buttons:
squash: true
merge: false
rebase: false
- protected_branches:
- main: {}
+
+ protected_branches: ~
+
collaborators:
- acs-robot
- - IvetPM
- jamiepell10
- - vishesh92
notifications:
commits: commits@cloudstack.apache.org
@@ -46,8 +49,6 @@ notifications:
staging:
profile: ~
whoami: staged-site
- outputdir: content
publish:
whoami: asf-site
- outputdir: content
diff --git a/.github/workflows/deploy.yml b/.github/workflows/deploy.yml
index e9d87eba4b..11b4e828c3 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/deploy.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/deploy.yml
@@ -23,8 +23,13 @@ on:
- main
pull_request:
+permissions:
+ contents: read
+
jobs:
deploy:
+ permissions:
+ contents: write # for peaceiris/actions-gh-pages to push pages branch
if: github.repository_owner == 'apache'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
@@ -34,6 +39,7 @@ jobs:
node-version: 16.x
cache: yarn
- run: |
+ cp static/robots.txt.main static/robots.txt
yarn install --frozen-lockfile
yarn build
cp .asf.yaml ./build/.asf.yaml
diff --git a/.github/workflows/pre-commit.yml b/.github/workflows/pre-commit.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c0325ca6e4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/pre-commit.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+# Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one
+# or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file
+# distributed with this work for additional information
+# regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file
+# to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the
+# "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance
+# with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+# http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing,
+# software distributed under the License is distributed on an
+# "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY
+# KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the
+# specific language governing permissions and limitations
+# under the License.
+
+name: pre-commit
+
+on: [pull_request]
+
+permissions: # added using https://github.com/step-security/secure-workflows
+ contents: read
+
+jobs:
+ pre-commit:
+ name: Run pre-commit # https://pre-commit.com/
+ runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+ steps:
+ - name: "Checkout ${{ github.ref }} ( ${{ github.sha }} )"
+ uses: actions/checkout@v4
+ - uses: actions/setup-python@v5 # https://www.python.org/
+ with:
+ python-version: '3.x' # Version range or exact version of a Python version to use, using SemVer's version range syntax
+ architecture: 'x64' # optional x64 or x86. Defaults to x64 if not specified
+ - name: Install dependencies # https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/
+ run: |
+ python -m pip install --upgrade pip
+ pip install pre-commit
+ - name: Set PY
+ run: echo "PY=$(python -VV | sha256sum | cut -d' ' -f1)" >> "$GITHUB_ENV"
+ - uses: actions/cache@v4
+ with:
+ path: ~/.cache/pre-commit
+ key: pre-commit|${{ env.PY }}|${{ hashFiles('.pre-commit-config.yaml') }}
+ - name: Run pre-commit
+ run: pre-commit run --all-files
+ - name: Run manual pre-commit hooks
+ run: pre-commit run --all-files --hook-stage manual
diff --git a/.github/workflows/stage.yaml b/.github/workflows/stage.yml
similarity index 93%
rename from .github/workflows/stage.yaml
rename to .github/workflows/stage.yml
index 23eae4e530..7fbe2f639d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/stage.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/stage.yml
@@ -23,8 +23,13 @@ on:
- staging-site
pull_request:
+permissions:
+ contents: read
+
jobs:
deploy:
+ permissions:
+ contents: write # for peaceiris/actions-gh-pages to push pages branch
if: github.repository_owner == 'apache'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 19be2d17b5..1e5352d0f8 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -21,4 +21,3 @@ yarn-error.log*
.emacs.desktop
todo.txt
-
diff --git a/.pre-commit-config.yaml b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..8ac3a778b7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+# Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one
+# or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file
+# distributed with this work for additional information
+# regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file
+# to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the
+# "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance
+# with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+# http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing,
+# software distributed under the License is distributed on an
+# "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY
+# KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the
+# specific language governing permissions and limitations
+# under the License.
+---
+# https://pre-commit.com/#installation
+default_stages: [pre-commit, pre-push]
+default_language_version:
+ # force all unspecified Python hooks to run python3
+ python: python3
+minimum_pre_commit_version: '2.18.1'
+repos:
+ - repo: meta
+ hooks:
+ - id: identity
+ - id: check-hooks-apply
+ - repo: https://github.com/oxipng/oxipng
+ rev: v9.1.5
+ hooks:
+ - id: oxipng
+ args: ['--fix', '-o', '4', '--strip', 'safe', '--alpha']
+ stages: [manual]
+ - repo: https://github.com/pre-commit/pre-commit-hooks
+ rev: v5.0.0
+ hooks:
+ #- id: check-added-large-files
+ - id: check-case-conflict
+ - id: check-illegal-windows-names
+ - id: check-json
+ - id: check-merge-conflict
+ - id: check-shebang-scripts-are-executable
+ - id: check-vcs-permalinks
+ - id: check-yaml
+ - id: destroyed-symlinks
+ - id: detect-aws-credentials
+ args: [--allow-missing-credentials]
+ - id: detect-private-key
+ - id: end-of-file-fixer
+ exclude: \.svg$
+ - id: fix-byte-order-marker
+ - id: forbid-submodules
+ - id: mixed-line-ending
+ exclude: ^static/img/.*
+ - id: trailing-whitespace
+ args: [--markdown-linebreak-ext=md]
+ exclude: ^static/.*$
diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE
index 5144feee30..60266c64de 100644
--- a/LICENSE
+++ b/LICENSE
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-Copyright (c) 2013 - 2021 The Apache Software Foundation
+Copyright (c) 2013 - 2024 The Apache Software Foundation
Apache License
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 15de008cfb..8858e6a1d2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
# Apache CloudStack Official Website
-This project keeps all sources used for building up Apache CloudStack
-official website which's served at https://cloudstack.apache.org/.
+This project keeps all sources used for building up the Apache CloudStack
+official website which is served at https://cloudstack.apache.org/.
## Contributing
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ automation that can publish changes merged to 'main' branch being automatically
published to the 'asf-site'. see the procedure below.
-## publishing procedure
+## Publishing procedure
- create a change
- test your change according to [the previous chapter](#building-and-publishing)
@@ -59,7 +59,40 @@ published to the 'asf-site'. see the procedure below.
- merge
- wait for the staged-site to be updated and published
- check the staging site
-- merge staging-site to main
-- wait for asf-site to be updated and publised to the main site
+- next, on your local machine
+ - pull the latest staging-site and main branches
+ - merge staging-site to main
+ - push main
+```
+git checkout staging-site
+git pull
+# git clean -d or similar if needed
+git checkout main
+git pull
+git merge --ff-only staging-site
+git push
+```
+- wait for asf-site to be updated and published to the main site
- check again
-- go to sleep
\ No newline at end of file
+- go to sleep
+
+
+## Updating the who.md file
+
+Every time new committers or PMC members are invited to CloudStack, the parent list maintained at: https://people.apache.org/committers-by-project.html#cloudstack is updated. This can be used to automate the generation of who.md file which is used at https://cloudstack.staged.apache.org/who/
+
+To generate the who.md file, follow the given steps:
+
+1. Install the necessary dependencies:
+
+```
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+
+2. Run the `generate_who.py` script
+
+```
+python3 source/generate_who.py
+```
+
+NOTE: Currently, the PMC Chair's name needs to be manually updated in the script.
diff --git a/asf-matomo.js b/asf-matomo.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..8848bf9ca3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/asf-matomo.js
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+import ExecutionEnvironment from '@docusaurus/ExecutionEnvironment';
+
+if (ExecutionEnvironment.canUseDOM) {
+ var _paq = window._paq = window._paq || [];
+ _paq.push(["setDoNotTrack", true]);
+ _paq.push(["disableCookies"]);
+ _paq.push(['trackPageView']);
+ _paq.push(['enableLinkTracking']);
+ (function() {
+ var u="https://analytics.apache.org/";
+ _paq.push(['setTrackerUrl', u+'matomo.php']);
+ _paq.push(['setSiteId', '49']);
+ var d=document, g=d.createElement('script'), s=d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];
+ g.async=true; g.src=u+'matomo.js'; s.parentNode.insertBefore(g,s);
+ })();
+}
diff --git a/blog/.blog-template/header.png b/blog/.blog-template/header.png
index 3981b0f798..72774ba715 100644
Binary files a/blog/.blog-template/header.png and b/blog/.blog-template/header.png differ
diff --git a/blog/2013-02-26-apache_cloudstack_weekly_news_25.md b/blog/2013-02-26-apache_cloudstack_weekly_news_25.md
index 12b12ed00d..1d99338755 100644
--- a/blog/2013-02-26-apache_cloudstack_weekly_news_25.md
+++ b/blog/2013-02-26-apache_cloudstack_weekly_news_25.md
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ possible.
There is one catch though, VirtualBox exports VHD appliance which is said to be compliant with HyperV. I thought we may need to do something for Xen separately, so I followed and found a way. The "way" is to export a raw disk image and convert it to a VHD 1 but the problem is the VHD created from that "way" fails when vhd-util tries to scan for any dependent VHDs (parents etc.), I don't know what's the reason.
+
There is one catch though, VirtualBox exports VHD appliance which is said to be compliant with HyperV. I thought we may need to do something for Xen separately, so I followed and found a way. The "way" is to export a raw disk image and convert it to a VHD 1 but the problem is the VHD created from that "way" fails when vhd-util tries to scan for any dependent VHDs (parents etc.), I don't know what's the reason.
Read the rest of the thread if you have an interest in creating custom system VMs for CloudStack.
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ code developed elsewhere.
API Throttling
-
Parth Jagirdar has started a discuss thread about API throttling. "API throttling number can be set to anything at this point. Suggestions here is to have this number set to a value that is 'greater than' number of API that can be fired by any potential action on UI." (Note, Parth then sent out a follow-up email to correct the initial subject line from [DISCUSS} to DISCUSS, but all relevant discussion has happened in the original thread. It's probably not necessary to send a follow-up in those situations and may fragment the conversation.)
+
Parth Jagirdar has started a discuss thread about API throttling. "API throttling number can be set to anything at this point. Suggestions here is to have this number set to a value that is 'greater than' number of API that can be fired by any potential action on UI." (Note, Parth then sent out a follow-up email to correct the initial subject line from [DISCUSS} to DISCUSS, but all relevant discussion has happened in the original thread. It's probably not necessary to send a follow-up in those situations and may fragment the conversation.)
Branch Stability Status
diff --git a/blog/2013-03-12-apache_cloudstack_weekly_news_111.md b/blog/2013-03-12-apache_cloudstack_weekly_news_111.md
index 9322cf2557..3a30ffec11 100644
--- a/blog/2013-03-12-apache_cloudstack_weekly_news_111.md
+++ b/blog/2013-03-12-apache_cloudstack_weekly_news_111.md
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ inefficient for certain primary storage types, for example if you end up creatin
Build Verification Test (BVT) for CloudStack Checkins
-
Alex Huang proposed building a BVT system to "ensure that checkins do not break the master branch."
+
Alex Huang proposed building a BVT system to "ensure that checkins do not break the master branch."
After a fair amount of discussion, Chip Childers responded, saying that the first step to getting Gerrit is "for us to agree to using it and to be able to clearly articulate why. Without being able to explain our issue, we'll be questioned about jumping to a tool-based solution by the infra team."
Discussion continued on Murali Reddy's proposal to enhance the EIP functionality to work at the region level. This week, Murali explained in more detail what he was thinking:
-
CloudStack need not have a native capability to move IP across zone. From the CloudStack core perspective, all we need is abstraction of moving IP (presented as NAT) across the zones. Then we can have specific intelligence in the plug-ins which are providing EIP service. For e.g.'Route Health Injection' is commonly used solution in distributed data centres for disaster recovery supported by multiple vendors.
+
CloudStack need not have a native capability to move IP across zone. From the CloudStack core perspective, all we need is abstraction of moving IP (presented as NAT) across the zones. Then we can have specific intelligence in the plug-ins which are providing EIP service. For e.g.'Route Health Injection' is commonly used solution in distributed data centres for disaster recovery supported by multiple vendors.
After complaints that the BVT environment was broken, Alex Huang did some investigating to identify the root cause and raise a suggest on how BVT testing should be dealt with in the future.
-
After Dave's complain in the vmsync MERGE thread about BVT in horrible shape on master, I went around to figure out what exactly happened. The best I can figure is that after a certain merge (I will leave out which merge as that's not important), BVT no longer runs automatically. It was promised to be fixed and there are people who are actively fixing it but it's been in this way for about two weeks. People running BVTs are working around the problem but it's not automated anymore and so it's no longer running on master. I understand people are nice and tried to be accommodating to other people by working around the problem but sometimes we just have to be an arse. So let me be that arse...
+
After Dave's complain in the vmsync MERGE thread about BVT in horrible shape on master, I went around to figure out what exactly happened. The best I can figure is that after a certain merge (I will leave out which merge as that's not important), BVT no longer runs automatically. It was promised to be fixed and there are people who are actively fixing it but it's been in this way for about two weeks. People running BVTs are working around the problem but it's not automated anymore and so it's no longer running on master. I understand people are nice and tried to be accommodating to other people by working around the problem but sometimes we just have to be an arse. So let me be that arse...
New Rule....
If BVT or automated regression tests break on master or any release branch, we revert all commits that broke it. It doesn't matter if they promise to fix it within the next hour. If it's broken, the release manager will revert the commits and developers must resubmit. It sounds mean but it's the only way this problem can be fixed.
Sudha Ponnaganti posted a list of 543 defects that are in resolved state that need to re-validated, reopened or closed. Please look through this list and check to see if you're assigned to any of these defects.
-
There are 543 defects in Resolved state and not closed. Please make sure that you validate and close the defect if you are satisfied with the fix. If there are issues with the fix, pl reopen the defect. Pl note that these need to be validated in 4.2 branch as all are fixed in 4.2 ( should be applicable for master as well). You can prioritize these based on the blocker, critical, major etc. As team is already done with the features, this is good time to close these...
+
There are 543 defects in Resolved state and not closed. Please make sure that you validate and close the defect if you are satisfied with the fix. If there are issues with the fix, pl reopen the defect. Pl note that these need to be validated in 4.2 branch as all are fixed in 4.2 ( should be applicable for master as well). You can prioritize these based on the blocker, critical, major etc. As team is already done with the features, this is good time to close these...
The Call for Papers will run from today (August 16th) to September 30th. We will send out notifications shortly after closing the Call for Papers.
+
The Call for Papers will run from today (August 16th) to September 30th. We will send out notifications shortly after closing the Call for Papers.
-
The Conference Hack Day will be November 20th
+
The Conference Hack Day will be November 20th
The Conference talks and planned sessions begin on November 21th
The Conference ends on November 22th
-
Registration
+
Registration
-
We will announce the registration in a short while, please keep an eye on the website http://www.cloudstackcollab.org/ for more details.
+
We will announce the registration in a short while, please keep an eye on the website http://www.cloudstackcollab.org/ for more details.
-
Location
+
Location
The conference will be at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Located in the city center it is close to quite a number of hotels and hostels in Amsterdam. We are looking at the possibility to make a deal with one of the hotels in the immediate vicinity of the conference location. We will update the conference website when we have the details.
-
Sponsoring
+
Sponsoring
Sponsoring opportunities are available for the CloudStack Collaboration Conference. At the conference website http://www.cloudstackcollab.org/sponsors some of our sponsors will explain you the benefits in a video message. If you’d like to see the sponsorship prospectus or ask about sponsoring, contact sponsors@cloudstackcollab.org.
The Apache CloudStack Security Team was notified of a an issue in the Apache CloudStack virtual router that failed to preserve source restrictions in firewall rules after a virtual router had been stopped and restarted.
The Apache CloudStack Security Team was notified of a an
issue in Apache CloudStack which permits an authenticated user to list
network ACLs for other users.
The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the 4.3.2 release
of the CloudStack cloud orchestration platform. This is a minor release
of the 4.3 branch which released on March 25, 2014. The 4.3.2 release
-contains more than 100 bug fixes since the 4.3.1 release. As a bug fix
+contains more than 100 bug fixes since the 4.3.1 release. As a bug fix
release, no new features are included in 4.3.2.
As a minor release it is a simple upgrade from 4.3.0 or 4.3.1 with no
diff --git a/blog/2015-12-02-apache_cloudstack_4_6_is.md b/blog/2015-12-02-apache_cloudstack_4_6_is.md
index c99acddf09..181be9b7ee 100644
--- a/blog/2015-12-02-apache_cloudstack_4_6_is.md
+++ b/blog/2015-12-02-apache_cloudstack_4_6_is.md
@@ -5,17 +5,17 @@ tags: [announcement]
slug: apache_cloudstack_4_6_is
---
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of more than 350 Open Source projects and initiatives, announced today the availability of Apache™ CloudStack™ v4.6, the turnkey Open Source cloud computing software platform used for creating private-, public-, and hybrid cloud environments.
-
+
Apache CloudStack clouds enable billions of dollars' worth of business transactions annually across their clouds, and its maturity and stability has led it to has become the Open Source platform for many service providers to set up on-demand, elastic public cloud computing services, as well as enterprises and others to set up a private or hybrid cloud for use by their own employees.
-
+
"This 4.6 release of Apache CloudStack marks a significant shift in how we release CloudStack," said Sebastien Goasguen, Vice President of Apache CloudStack. "With a focus on quality and speed of releasing software, we implemented a new release workflow which allows us to have a production-ready release branch all the time, and allows us to quickly release new features. From now on, CloudStack will be released much faster without regression and with increased quality in each version."
-
+
Recognized as the Cloud orchestration platform that "just works", CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich APIs for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage infrastructure resources.
-
+
Under the Hood
-
+
CloudStack v4.6 reflects dozens of new features and improvements, including:
A complete overview of all new enhancements are detailed in the project release notes
-
+
CloudStack v4.6 reflects more than 200 bug fixes from previous releases.
-
+
Apache CloudStack is in use/production at thousands of organizations worldwide that includes BIT.Group GmbH, BT Cloud, China Telecom, CloudOps, DATACENTER Services, DataCentrix, Datapipe, EVRY, Exaserve, Exoscale, IDC Frontier, iKoula, Imperial College, INRIA, KDDI, Korea Telecom, LeaseWeb, M5 Hosting Inc., Melbourne University, Reliable Networks, Redbridge, SafeSwiss Cloud, Schuberg Philis, ShapeBlue, Tranquil Hosting, Trader Media Group, University of Cologne, and the University of Sao Paulo, among others.
-
+
"With the 4.6 release the Apache CloudStack continues to mature adding important new functionality that will benefit CloudCentral's customers," said Kristoffer Sheather, Founder & Chief of Australian cloud services provider CloudCentral, who have been using Apache CloudStack since 2010. "The new Redundant Routers for Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks feature will ensure continuous availability of customer VPC networks, and Browser Based Template & Volume Upload will make it easier for our customers to import and use their choice of operating system ISO images and import VM templates from other cloud systems."
-
+
"CloudOps is very excited about the release of Apache CloudStack 4.6, which represents significant improvements in feature set and quality," said Ian Rae, CEO of CloudOps. "We are proud of our involvement in this landmark release and look forward to supporting our customers achieve operational success in upgrading to and operating clouds based on this release. Apache
CloudStack is the best kept secret in open source cloud computing and has a global user base of cloud operators many of whom contribute to the project."
-
+
"The 4.6 release of Apache CloudStack brings new features and fixes bugs which are critical for our Aurora cloud offering at PCextreme," said Wido den Hollander, CEO of PCextreme. "We've worked hard with the community to get 4.6 released. The committers working at PCextreme resolved multiple issues and also introduced new features in CloudStack including a new StatsCollector output to Graphite and better support for CEPH. This new release allows us to grow our cloud even further."
-
+
"I'm very excited with launch of the Apache CloudStack version 4.6," said Cyrano Rizzo, CIO of the University of Sao-Paulo. "This version brought many new features and benefits, such as the case in resilience with the new redundant router for VPC, the capability to rapid deployment, demo and test to run the Apache CloudStack inside Docker that will speed the growth, the possibility to manage the resources with Graphite, the ease of upload templates and volumes, among many others, this version also brought many improvements, I'm very happy with one in particular that makes SAML plugin to production grade, this functionality is helping me to build a huge project called interCloud that intend to federate many public universities across the Brazil with Single Sign On."
-
+
Get Involved!
Apache CloudStack welcomes contribution and community participation through mailing lists as well as attending face-to-face MeetUps, developer trainings, and user events. Catch Apache CloudStack in action at the next CloudStack European User Group on 3 March 2016 in London
While these vulnerabilities are of moderate and low severity (respectively), the reason for this post is because the advisories were announced approximately 5 months after the first release of the patches in 4.5.2. This is personally embarrassing, unacceptable, and in a more severe case could be downright dangerous.
-
What happened?
+
What happened?
The CloudStack security team worked through the related vulnerabilities through the summer of 2015. We had advisory drafts, patches, and mitigations all ready well before the release. Far enough ahead, actually, that we forgot about the release and weren't paying attention to the release (at least I wasn't - I know others were), and didn't send out the advisories at the appropriate time. Part of this is due to me having become an unofficial lead/spokesperson for the security team; In the past there has been at least one occasion when others released advisories when I was not available, but usually I'm coordinating issues and publishing announcements.
Luckily, the CloudStack Security Team works with and under the direction of the ASF security team. During one of their periodic reviews, they noticed CloudStack had loose ends on these two advisories, and asked for an update. Earlier today I realized the advisories had not been released, so here we are.
-
How will we improve?
+
How will we improve?
Obviously, we don't want to be in this situation again. Here's some steps we're taking to minimize the chance of a repeat performance:
I've modified the Release Procedure to specifically request the release manager give the security team a heads up that a release is about to be announced. This can be a simple non-blocking email that shouldn't slow down the release process, but still ensure that we're aware of the upcoming release.
diff --git a/blog/2018-07-03-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance.md b/blog/2018-07-03-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance.md
index 24ccb2c8ec..c1b448c959 100644
--- a/blog/2018-07-03-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance.md
+++ b/blog/2018-07-03-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of CloudStack 4
-Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform allowing users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top level project in March, 2013. More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform allowing users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top level project in March 2013. More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
http://cloudstack.apache.org/
# Documentation
@@ -33,4 +33,3 @@ http://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
http://download.cloudstack.org/centos/6/
http://download.cloudstack.org/centos/7/
http://www.shapeblue.com/packages/
-
diff --git a/blog/2018-11-26-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance1.md b/blog/2018-11-26-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance1.md
index 2d9d8be805..6858a12c25 100644
--- a/blog/2018-11-26-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance1.md
+++ b/blog/2018-11-26-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance1.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of CloudStack 4
-Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform allowing users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top level project in March, 2013. More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform allowing users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top level project in March 2013. More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
http://cloudstack.apache.org/
# Documentation
diff --git a/blog/2019-04-09-announcing-apache-cloudstack-4-12.md b/blog/2019-04-09-announcing-apache-cloudstack-4-12.md
index e7cb3c340a..125f80eb55 100644
--- a/blog/2019-04-09-announcing-apache-cloudstack-4-12.md
+++ b/blog/2019-04-09-announcing-apache-cloudstack-4-12.md
@@ -8,16 +8,16 @@ slug: announcing-apache-cloudstack-4-12
-
Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform that allows users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top level project in March, 2013.
In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors have also made convenience binaries available on the Apache CloudStack download page, and can be found at https://download.cloudstack.org/
-
+
Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform that allows users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top level project in March 2013.
In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors have also made convenience binaries available on the Apache CloudStack download page, and can be found at https://download.cloudstack.org/
+
### END ###
diff --git a/blog/2019-07-13-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance2.md b/blog/2019-07-13-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance2.md
index 0d95ae74d0..83038d784f 100644
--- a/blog/2019-07-13-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance2.md
+++ b/blog/2019-07-13-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance2.md
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of CloudStack 4
-Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform allowing users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top level project in March, 2013.
-ore information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform allowing users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top level project in March 2013.
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
http://cloudstack.apache.org/
@@ -36,4 +36,3 @@ http://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
http://download.cloudstack.org/centos/6/
http://download.cloudstack.org/centos/7/
http://www.shapeblue.com/packages/
-
diff --git a/blog/2019-09-24-the-apache-software-foundation-announces.md b/blog/2019-09-24-the-apache-software-foundation-announces.md
index 94b692e741..bbfd13a0e3 100644
--- a/blog/2019-09-24-the-apache-software-foundation-announces.md
+++ b/blog/2019-09-24-the-apache-software-foundation-announces.md
@@ -19,9 +19,9 @@ Apache CloudStack v4.13 features nearly 200 new features, enhancements and fixes
• Supporting configuration of virtualised appliances
• VMware 6.7 support
• Increased granularity & control of instance deployment
-• Improvements in system VM performance
+• Improvements in system VM performance
• Allow live migration of DPDK enabled instances
-• More flexible UI branding
+• More flexible UI branding
• Allowing users to create layer 2 network offerings
The full list of new features can be found in the project release notes at http://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.13.0.0/releasenotes/changes.html
diff --git a/blog/2020-05-11-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance3.md b/blog/2020-05-11-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance3.md
index 03a355dd7a..4a20f5d8e1 100644
--- a/blog/2020-05-11-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance3.md
+++ b/blog/2020-05-11-announcing-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance3.md
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@ The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of CloudStack 4
-Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform allowing users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top level project in March, 2013. More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at: http://cloudstack.apache.org/
+Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform allowing users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top level project in March 2013. More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at: http://cloudstack.apache.org/
# Documentation
The 4.13.1.0 release notes include a full list of issues fixed:
-http://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.13.1.0/releasenotes/changes.html
+http://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.13.1.0/releasenotes/changes.html
The CloudStack documentation includes upgrade instructions from previous
versions of Apache CloudStack, and can be found at:
diff --git a/blog/2020-05-26-the-apache-software-foundation-announces1.md b/blog/2020-05-26-the-apache-software-foundation-announces1.md
index ddae5b32e5..f3554ac75d 100644
--- a/blog/2020-05-26-the-apache-software-foundation-announces1.md
+++ b/blog/2020-05-26-the-apache-software-foundation-announces1.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ slug: the-apache-software-foundation-announces1
---
The Apache Software Foundation Announces Apache® CloudStack® v 4.14
-ature Open Source Enterprise Cloud platform powers billions of dollars in transactions for the world's largest Cloud providers, Fortune 5 multinationals, educational institutions, and more.
+Mature Open Source Enterprise Cloud platform powers billions of dollars in transactions for the world's largest Cloud providers, Fortune 5 multinationals, educational institutions, and more.
Wakefield, MA —NN May 2020— The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of more than 350 Open Source projects and initiatives, announced today Apache® CloudStack® 4.14, the latest version of the mature, turnkey enterprise Cloud orchestration platform.
@@ -23,22 +23,22 @@ Of particular note are:
“Apache CloudStack 4.14 ships with a Technical Preview of CloudStack’s new User Interface,” added Vogel. “This presents a new, ‘enterprise feel’ user experience and is earmarked to replace the current UI. We are encouraging all CloudStack users to explore the Technical Preview and give feedback to the community. Thank you to all of the contributors across our community who have made this release possible."
-ore than 200 new features, enhancements and fixes include:
+More than 200 new features, enhancements and fixes include:
• New modern UI (Project Primate, Technical preview)
• Backup and Recovery framework
-• Backup and Recovery provider for Veeam
+• Backup and Recovery provider for Veeam
• VM ingestion
• CloudStack Kubernetes Service
-• L2 network PVLAN enhancements
+• L2 network PVLAN enhancements
• UEFI support
• KVM rolling maintenance
-• Enable Direct Download for systemVM templates
-• Template Direct Download support for Local and SharedMountPoint storages
+• Enable Direct Download for systemVM templates
+• Template Direct Download support for Local and SharedMountPoint storages
• VR health checks
• Download logs and diagnostics data from SSVM/CPVM/VRs
• Enable additional configuration metadata to virtual machines
-The full list of new features can be found in the project release notes at http://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.14.0.0/releasenotes/index.html
+The full list of new features can be found in the project release notes at http://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.14.0.0/releasenotes/index.html
Apache CloudStack powers thousands of clouds and billions of dollars in transactions across an array of organizations that include Apple, BT, INRIA, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), SAP, Taiwan Mobile, Verizon, and WebMD, among others. A list of some of Apache CloudStack’s users are available at http://cloudstack.apache.org/users.html
diff --git a/blog/2021-03-03-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release.md b/blog/2021-03-03-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release.md
index 3720ccb8b3..74f9b8995f 100644
--- a/blog/2021-03-03-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release.md
+++ b/blog/2021-03-03-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release.md
@@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
software platform that allows users to build feature-rich public and
private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface
and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage
-resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March, 2013.
+resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March 2013.
-ore information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
http://cloudstack.apache.org/
# Documentation
@@ -49,6 +49,6 @@ In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors
have also made convenience binaries available on the Apache CloudStack
download page, and can be found at:
-http://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+http://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
http://download.cloudstack.org/centos/7/
http://www.shapeblue.com/packages/
diff --git a/blog/2021-07-08-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release1.md b/blog/2021-07-08-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release1.md
index 1e3d442524..9cfb3763ad 100644
--- a/blog/2021-07-08-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release1.md
+++ b/blog/2021-07-08-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release1.md
@@ -8,20 +8,20 @@ slug: apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release1
# Apache CloudStack LTS Maintenance Release 4.15.1.0
The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of CloudStack 4.15.1.0.
-The CloudStack 4.15.1.0 release is a maintenance release as part of its 4.15.x LTS branch and contains more than 350 fixes and improvements since the CloudStack 4.15.0.0 release.
+The CloudStack 4.15.1.0 release is a maintenance release as part of its 4.15.x LTS branch and contains more than 350 fixes and improvements since the CloudStack 4.15.0.0 release.
CloudStack LTS branches are supported for 18 months and will receive updates for the first 12 months and only security updates in the last 6 months.
-Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform that allows users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March, 2013.
+Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform that allows users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March 2013.
-ore information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
https://cloudstack.apache.org/
# Documentation
-What's new in CloudStack 4.15.1.0:
+What's new in CloudStack 4.15.1.0:
https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.15.1.0/releasenotes/about.html
The 4.15.1.0 release notes include a full list of issues fixed, as well as upgrade instructions from previous versions of Apache CloudStack, and can be found at:
diff --git a/blog/2021-09-20-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release2.md b/blog/2021-09-20-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release2.md
index 841575a945..997f985d96 100644
--- a/blog/2021-09-20-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release2.md
+++ b/blog/2021-09-20-apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release2.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ slug: apache-cloudstack-lts-maintenance-release2
The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release ofCloudStack 4.15.2.0.
The CloudStack 4.15.2.0 release is a maintenance release as part of its
-4.15.x LTS branch and contains more than 75 fixes and improvements since
+4.15.x LTS branch and contains more than 75 fixes and improvements since
the CloudStack 4.15.0.0 release.
@@ -23,14 +23,14 @@ Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
software platform that allows users to build feature-rich public and
private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface
and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage
-resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March, 2013.
+resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March 2013.
-ore information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
https://cloudstack.apache.org/
# Documentation
-What's new in CloudStack 4.15.2.0:
+What's new in CloudStack 4.15.2.0:
https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.15.2.0/releasenotes/about.html
The 4.15.2.0 release notes include a full list of issues fixed, as well as
diff --git a/blog/2021-10-26-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2021-november.md b/blog/2021-10-26-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2021-november.md
index 293c194140..332c3cb88f 100644
--- a/blog/2021-10-26-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2021-november.md
+++ b/blog/2021-10-26-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2021-november.md
@@ -26,4 +26,4 @@ Apache CloudStack is considered among the most enhanced and mature open-source c
The community behind it presents a vibrant group of engineers, DevOps, cloud architects and C-level communities from all around the globe, united with the joint target to grow the Apache CloudStack project and constantly develop it.
-CloudStack Collaboration Conference is an entirely community-organised event by volunteers and passionate enthusiasts from the community. We would like to thank the CloudStack Collaboration Conference sponsors from ShapeBlue, LINBIT, StorPool, XCP-ng, CloudOps, EWERK, Versio and IndiQus for the partnership and help to deliver this event to the global community.
+CloudStack Collaboration Conference is an entirely community-organised event by volunteers and passionate enthusiasts from the community. We would like to thank the CloudStack Collaboration Conference sponsors from ShapeBlue, LINBIT, StorPool, XCP-ng, CloudOps, EWERK, Versio and IndiQus for the partnership and help to deliver this event to the global community.
diff --git a/blog/2021-11-15-the-apache-software-foundation-announces3.md b/blog/2021-11-15-the-apache-software-foundation-announces3.md
index 1daacc9502..5c4e2f2be6 100644
--- a/blog/2021-11-15-the-apache-software-foundation-announces3.md
+++ b/blog/2021-11-15-the-apache-software-foundation-announces3.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ slug: the-apache-software-foundation-announces3
"In the past years, CloudStack has been proving a mature and
easy-to-use platform. The released 4.16.0.0 LTS adds new features,
-enhancements, and bug fixes that will help tech-savy companies stay up
+enhancements, and bug fixes that will help tech-savvy companies stay up
to date." said Gabriel Brascher, Vice President of Apache CloudStack.
diff --git a/blog/2021-11-16-what-s-new-in-apache.md b/blog/2021-11-16-what-s-new-in-apache.md
index 3444cc8a45..ccfe363be3 100644
--- a/blog/2021-11-16-what-s-new-in-apache.md
+++ b/blog/2021-11-16-what-s-new-in-apache.md
@@ -6,22 +6,22 @@ slug: what-s-new-in-apache
---
-Apache CloudStack 4.16 is the latest release of the cloud management platform from the Apache Software Foundation and is a result of months of work from the development community. 4.16 is an LTS (Long Term Support) release so will be maintained for a period of 18 months after release.
+Apache CloudStack 4.16 is the latest release of the cloud management platform from the Apache Software Foundation and is a result of months of work from the development community. 4.16 is an LTS (Long Term Support) release so will be maintained for a period of 18 months after release.
-As always, the release contains a myriad of small improvements and bug fixes but here we focus on the major new functionality of the release.
+As always, the release contains a myriad of small improvements and bug fixes but here we focus on the major new functionality of the release.
New CloudStack Integrations
-Two new major storage integrations are shipped with 4.16.
+Two new major storage integrations are shipped with 4.16.
CloudStack and Dell PowerFlex Integration
-A plugin for Dell PowerFlex (previously ScaleIO ) allows CloudStack to directly manage primary storage pools and enable enhanced VM & Volume operations on that pool including volume migrations. This integration is available for PowerFlex versions 4.3 onwards and only for the KVM hypervisor at this stage.
+A plugin for Dell PowerFlex (previously ScaleIO ) allows CloudStack to directly manage primary storage pools and enable enhanced VM & Volume operations on that pool including volume migrations. This integration is available for PowerFlex versions 4.3 onwards and only for the KVM hypervisor at this stage.
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ A plugin for Dell PowerFlex (previously ScaleIO ) allows CloudStack to directly
-Support has also been added for Linstor storage. The plugin, again, allows CloudStack to manage Linstor volumes for primary storage and also supports snapshots.
+Support has also been added for Linstor storage. The plugin, again, allows CloudStack to manage Linstor volumes for primary storage and also supports snapshots.
LINBIT SDS is deeply integrated with Apache CloudStack. It has a native driver in the OS which provides block devices to the KVM. The CloudStack integration helps administrators to manage storage functions like snapshots, migration with the API.
@@ -40,29 +40,29 @@ LINBIT SDS is deeply integrated with Apache CloudStack. It has a native driver i
-CloudStack Kubernetes Service (CKS) first shipped in CloudStack 4.14 and provides full Kubernetes integration to CloudStack – allowing users to run containerized services using Kubernetes clusters without the pain of having to deploy Kubernetes clusters themselves
+CloudStack Kubernetes Service (CKS) first shipped in CloudStack 4.14 and provides full Kubernetes integration to CloudStack – allowing users to run containerized services using Kubernetes clusters without the pain of having to deploy Kubernetes clusters themselves
-CloudStack 4.16 brings a number of improvements to CKS. Kubernetes autoscaling is now supported through the creation of a Kubernetes provider for CloudStack. This means that Kubernetes will be able to scale up a cluster if pods cannot be scheduled and then scale it back down.
+CloudStack 4.16 brings a number of improvements to CKS. Kubernetes autoscaling is now supported through the creation of a Kubernetes provider for CloudStack. This means that Kubernetes will be able to scale up a cluster if pods cannot be scheduled and then scale it back down.
-The base template for Kubernetes clusters in CloudStack has now been unified with the existing System VM Template, removing the dependency on CoreOS and simplifying ongoing maintenance.
+The base template for Kubernetes clusters in CloudStack has now been unified with the existing System VM Template, removing the dependency on CoreOS and simplifying ongoing maintenance.
UI Improvements
-The previous release saw a new, improved user interface experience for Apache CloudStack – for both users and administrators. 4.16 sees many new features in that interface, all designed to make interactions with CloudStack easier.
+The previous release saw a new, improved user interface experience for Apache CloudStack – for both users and administrators. 4.16 sees many new features in that interface, all designed to make interactions with CloudStack easier.
-It is now possible to select multiple objects (i.e. Instances, volumes, etc) and perform actions against that bulk selection. For example, if you wish to restart 10 instances or lock 5 accounts, these types of actions can easily be done with a single click.
+It is now possible to select multiple objects (i.e. Instances, volumes, etc) and perform actions against that bulk selection. For example, if you wish to restart 10 instances or lock 5 accounts, these types of actions can easily be done with a single click.
-The UI has become much more visual with the addition of configurable icons for most types of resources. For example, zones can now be represented by geographical flags or instances by their OS type. Users can even upload a profile picture of themselves.
+The UI has become much more visual with the addition of configurable icons for most types of resources. For example, zones can now be represented by geographical flags or instances by their OS type. Users can even upload a profile picture of themselves.
-These icons can be configured at the administrator level and also overridden by individual users.
+These icons can be configured at the administrator level and also overridden by individual users.
-Users can also now make comments or notes against most resource types. This can be used for making simple configuration notes or even as a full changelog against an object. This is available for most resource types including Instances, domains, hosts, SSH keypairs, volumes, snapshots, etc
+Users can also now make comments or notes against most resource types. This can be used for making simple configuration notes or even as a full changelog against an object. This is available for most resource types including Instances, domains, hosts, SSH keypairs, volumes, snapshots, etc
-A full audit log of comments is maintained, including the date stamp and the user who made the comment. Administrators are able to create and remove comments from any object and can see all the comments on every object. Permissions are applied to domain administrators and users, allowing them to comment, remove and see comments only on the entities they have access to.
+A full audit log of comments is maintained, including the date stamp and the user who made the comment. Administrators are able to create and remove comments from any object and can see all the comments on every object. Permissions are applied to domain administrators and users, allowing them to comment, remove and see comments only on the entities they have access to.
-There is also a new “Comments” section under the main menu, allowing users to see all of their comments across all objects and types.
+There is also a new “Comments” section under the main menu, allowing users to see all of their comments across all objects and types.
@@ -70,23 +70,23 @@ The final UI improvement is a big time saver. Users can now submit any form by p
Upgrade Improvements
-The last few versions of CloudStack have all seen major improvements to the upgrade process, with the overall goal of “zero downtime upgrades” getting ever closer.
+The last few versions of CloudStack have all seen major improvements to the upgrade process, with the overall goal of “zero downtime upgrades” getting ever closer.
-4.16 sees this work continue: the requirement to manually register the system VM Template before an upgrade has now been removed. Template registration is now automated as part of the package upgrade process.
+4.16 sees this work continue: the requirement to manually register the system VM Template before an upgrade has now been removed. Template registration is now automated as part of the package upgrade process.
The database upgrade process has also been refined and can be run without needing the root user credentials.
-
Improved Tools & Management
+
Improved Tools & Management
-The ability to import and export existing Virtual machines as CloudStack instances is an area that has seen a lot of focus in recent versions. 4.16 sees new functionality in the UI that allows admins to take existing VMWare instances for a VMWare cluster and quickly put them under CloudStack management (or to “unmanage” them in reverse). This functionality was previously available only as an API command.
+The ability to import and export existing Virtual machines as CloudStack instances is an area that has seen a lot of focus in recent versions. 4.16 sees new functionality in the UI that allows admins to take existing VMWare instances for a VMWare cluster and quickly put them under CloudStack management (or to “unmanage” them in reverse). This functionality was previously available only as an API command.
-Whether an instance is allowed to dynamically scale can now be controlled in a very granular fashion, down to the level of a template or an individual instance. Previously, this was only configurable on a global basis. The hot adding of CPU and RAM.
+Whether an instance is allowed to dynamically scale can now be controlled in a very granular fashion, down to the level of a template or an individual instance. Previously, this was only configurable on a global basis. The hot adding of CPU and RAM.
-CloudStack’s host HA feature has been extended to allow a host to be placed in a “degraded” state. In this state, HA kicks in to migrate workloads away, but the host is left running.
+CloudStack’s host HA feature has been extended to allow a host to be placed in a “degraded” state. In this state, HA kicks in to migrate workloads away, but the host is left running.
-Enhancements have been made to pod management to allow administrators to be able to update the size of the IP range of the management pod, upwards or downwards.
+Enhancements have been made to pod management to allow administrators to be able to update the size of the IP range of the management pod, upwards or downwards.
Finally, CloudStack 4.16 sees an overhaul of the products documentation to reflect the new user interface.
diff --git a/blog/2021-12-07-case-study-ikoula-xcpng-cloudstack.md b/blog/2021-12-07-case-study-ikoula-xcpng-cloudstack.md
index a6fbb18c62..02254e6ac1 100644
--- a/blog/2021-12-07-case-study-ikoula-xcpng-cloudstack.md
+++ b/blog/2021-12-07-case-study-ikoula-xcpng-cloudstack.md
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@ The French specialist in web hosting, dedicated servers, and cloud computing IKO
DOWNLOAD THE CASE STUDY (FRENCH)
The cloud and hosting market is one of the most competitive in the tech industry. Companies need to constantly innovate, be creative, offer exceptional service quality and support while keeping a competitive price. Choosing an open-source technology stack is a strategic decision taken by IKOULA. They eliminate all vendor lock-ins and ensure the company has full control over their infrastructure by being open-source. Other significant benefits are the easy management of extensive infrastructure, guaranteed reliability, and seamless scalability.
-
+
“It is essential for us as a hosting company to know exactly what is running on our servers. This is a decisive advantage in terms of security. We decided to go with open-source solutions, as they deliver the reliability and flexibility we need. When it comes to debugging issues, we can quickly look in the code and fix it or ask the community for help on the error. CloudStack and XCP-ng have an active and growing community and constantly evolving products, which is a huge benefit”, said Joaquim Dos Santos, R&D Director at Ikoula.
-
+
CloudStack and XCP-ng also give a financial advantage to IKOULA, which is extremely important in their market segment. According to their team, operating XCP-ng and CloudStack results in greatly reduced costs than other solutions. They have also greatly reduced their reliance on 3rd parties to help maintain their environment.
At this stage, IKOULA manages a large CloudStack environment with 100+ hosts in 8 different zones and 6600+ customers using it. They can make live updates and upgrades of the system without any service interruptions for the end-users. Among the most valuable CloudStack features for them are the multi-tenancy of the solution, its scalability and the power to easily manage hundreds of hosts and thousands of VMs.
diff --git a/blog/2022-01-13-meet-the-community-david-jumani.md b/blog/2022-01-13-meet-the-community-david-jumani.md
index ed926eeea7..b189b158aa 100644
--- a/blog/2022-01-13-meet-the-community-david-jumani.md
+++ b/blog/2022-01-13-meet-the-community-david-jumani.md
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Tall, smart, handsome. Love sports, adventures and am ready to take up any chall
Tell us your story in one Tweet.
-"Hello World". Two simple words inspired me and forged the path to where I am today. With just a few lines of code, I can create something that thinks, serves a purpose and makes people's lives better!
+"Hello World". Two simple words inspired me and forged the path to where I am today. With just a few lines of code, I can create something that thinks, serves a purpose and makes people's lives better!
When did you start your CloudStack journey?
@@ -41,4 +41,3 @@ The support for autoscaling CloudStack Kubernetes Clusters. It allows the cluste
Free obviously, since everybody loves free stuff. Jokes aside, it has a wide community of like-minded people who decide the direction of the project and want the project to succeed. Additionally, open-source is completely transparent so you know exactly what you're choosing and why.
Find David Jumani on GitHub: https://github.com/davidjumani
-
diff --git a/blog/2022-02-07-cloud-iaas-predictions-for-2022.md b/blog/2022-02-07-cloud-iaas-predictions-for-2022.md
index 0d0a24f2d9..859c76d155 100644
--- a/blog/2022-02-07-cloud-iaas-predictions-for-2022.md
+++ b/blog/2022-02-07-cloud-iaas-predictions-for-2022.md
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ slug: cloud-iaas-predictions-for-2022
“We already see significant growth in deployed containerized workloads and there is no reason to believe in 2022 it won't be a big deal. CloudStack also has been moving towards providing Kubernetes containers. This could trigger providers to start planning their move towards "containers as a service" as well.”
“Kubernetes managed container-based workloads are becoming the new norm, and multi-arch container builds (same apps built as containers that can run on both x86, aarch64 etc. architectures) becoming easily available for most apps/software/packages will make this change and migration easier. For the end-users/developers at large, it doesn't / won't matter what tech/arch their workloads are running on.”
“Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure will slowly start edging out virtualisation and traditional orchestration. And as this demand for cloud-native infrastructure grows, the older 'enterprise' mindset will need to make way for decentralisation and autonomy.”
“The new software solutions are implemented on container technology. With scaling, shared storage and high availability, we believe that this will lead to more common use of local hypervisor storage, allowing multizone solutions to be deployed without the need for the Cloud manager to perform additional tasks.”
The world's data is expected to grow 61% to 175 zettabytes by 2025. According to Gartner, around 10% of enterprise-generated data is created and processed outside a traditional centralized data center or cloud. By 2025, Gartner predicts that this figure will reach 75%. The increase of IoT devices at the edge of the network is producing a massive amount of data - storing and using all that data in cloud data centers pushes network bandwidth requirements to the limit.
“Web3 is already here and 2022 is going to see a lot of movement happening in this space. The 'decentralised tech' landscape will find firmer ground as more understanding is built on the use of blockchains, edge and the likes. 2021 already saw this potential with big companies (and even governments) adopting these new technologies - crypto, AI, AR, metaverse etc. - and these are going to continue on an upward trend.”
“We are still far from ideal "green" data centres, but this has become relevant in the past years. An example of the relevancy of this subject can be seen at the European Commission's Green cloud and green data centres policy. Additionally, studies show that moving companies' internal workloads to Cloud providers can reduce the CO2 footprint. In 2022 we might see more ideas and proposals on how to improve efficiency, reducing energy costs and CO2 footprint. It is still hard to apply academic studies to the industry, but 2022 might be a year where we start changing it.”
diff --git a/blog/2022-10-14-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2022-november1.md b/blog/2022-10-14-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2022-november1.md
index f9d86a3b19..32cd75c6ef 100644
--- a/blog/2022-10-14-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2022-november1.md
+++ b/blog/2022-10-14-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2022-november1.md
@@ -19,4 +19,4 @@ The event's schedule was released earlier this week, seeing speakers from all ov
One of the most anticipated talks is the Keynote, hosted by Simon Weller, VP of Apache CloudStack. You can expect more information on this to be released soon on the official event website.
-Furthermore, CloudStack Collaboration Conference is an entirely community-organised event by volunteers and passionate enthusiasts from the community. We would like to thank the CloudStack Collaboration Conference sponsors - ShapeBlue, StorPool, Linbit, DIMSI, Apiculus, StackBill, Stack Console, and CLDIN for the partnership and help to deliver this event to the global community.
+Furthermore, CloudStack Collaboration Conference is an entirely community-organised event by volunteers and passionate enthusiasts from the community. We would like to thank the CloudStack Collaboration Conference sponsors - ShapeBlue, StorPool, Linbit, DIMSI, Apiculus, StackBill, Stack Console, and CLDIN for the partnership and help to deliver this event to the global community.
diff --git a/blog/2022-11-30-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2022-roundup.md b/blog/2022-11-30-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2022-roundup.md
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--- a/blog/2022-11-30-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2022-roundup.md
+++ b/blog/2022-11-30-cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2022-roundup.md
@@ -15,14 +15,14 @@ The conference hosted over 370 participants and 48 speakers from 32 countries. I
-The Apache CloudStack community is grateful to the event’s sponsors, for helping make the event a reality - ShapeBlue,LINBIT, DIMSI, StorPool, Apiculus by IndiQus, StackBill, Stack Console, CLDIN and Hubilo.
+The Apache CloudStack community is grateful to the event’s sponsors, for helping make the event a reality - ShapeBlue,LINBIT, DIMSI, StorPool, Apiculus by IndiQus, StackBill, Stack Console, CLDIN and Hubilo.
This blog shares the event highlights including session recordings, slides and speaker information for anybody who was not able to make it.
Day 1 Sessions:
Keynote talk: Apache CloudStack - Charting a Path for the Next 10 years and Beyond - Simon Weller
-CloudStack since its inception has been a significant player in the cloud market, enabling service providers and enterprise customers to drive success, while controlling their own destinies. With the constant evolution of technology and rapidly changing market dynamics, join Simon as he reflects on an exciting 10 years of innovation and looks to the future.
+CloudStack since its inception has been a significant player in the cloud market, enabling service providers and enterprise customers to drive success, while controlling their own destinies. With the constant evolution of technology and rapidly changing market dynamics, join Simon as he reflects on an exciting 10 years of innovation and looks to the future.
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Simon Weller is the new VP of Apache CloudStack announced in late March 2022. Si
-What's New In Apache CloudStack 4.17 - Nicolas Vazquez
+What's New In Apache CloudStack 4.17 - Nicolas Vazquez
4.17.0 is the latest Apache CloudStack major release. In this talk, Nicolas goes through the new features introduced in this version from an administrator/user perspective, explaining their benefits and the problems those features resolve. He also ran a live demo to see the new features in action.
@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@ In this talk, Vladi looks at the new Volume encryption option (due in CloudStack
-
StorPool is a leading software provider that develops the most reliable and speedy storage platform on the market. The software comes as an utterly hands-off solution – StorPool’s team architects, deploys, tunes, monitors, and maintains the system. The software has a native plug-in for CloudStack, and it is the ideal solution for companies that aim to optimize and grow their business, eliminate data storage issues, or secure fast and reliable access to data to achieve their business goals. In this talk, you’ll find out more about StorPool’s functionality, architecture, and use cases. You’ll also learn about the new features of the product and its deeper integration into CloudStack.
“Private cloud deployments which are properly connected to deployment and orchestration tooling allow for easy use and adoption of CloudStack within a company.”
Kshitish is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at IndiQus. Kshitish has over 15 years of experience in the user experience, product management and startup domains, and has been an entrepreneur for all his career.
IndiQus is a fast-growing Cloud solutions company that works with Telecom Service Providers (Telcos, ISPs and Datacenter providers) globally and enables them to build a profitable in-country cloud business.
diff --git a/blog/2022-12-16-apache-cloudstack-lts-release-41720.md b/blog/2022-12-16-apache-cloudstack-lts-release-41720.md
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--- a/blog/2022-12-16-apache-cloudstack-lts-release-41720.md
+++ b/blog/2022-12-16-apache-cloudstack-lts-release-41720.md
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ The CloudStack 4.17.2.0 release is a maintenance release as part of its 4.17.x
CloudStack LTS branches are supported for 18 months and will receive updates for the first 12 months and only security updates in the last 6 months.
-Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform that allows users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March, 2013.
+Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform that allows users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March 2013.
-ore information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
https://cloudstack.apache.org
### Documentation
diff --git a/blog/2022-12-30-year-in-review-2022.md b/blog/2022-12-30-year-in-review-2022.md
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--- a/blog/2022-12-30-year-in-review-2022.md
+++ b/blog/2022-12-30-year-in-review-2022.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ slug: year-in-review-2022
The community also held two successful conferences, one of which being the first in-person CloudStack Collaboration Conference since the pandemic. The new &"Year in Review" blogs series encourages us to reflect on the community’s achievements, and thus lets us brainstorm the ways we will further develop Apache CloudStack in all facets in the new year. Find out what we managed to achieve together and what is coming in 2023 in this recap article!
-
+
Apache CloudStack 4.17 Release
@@ -118,7 +118,6 @@ The year saw the newest major release - Apache CloudStack 4.17, which brought a
It was great to see another year of expansion of the Apache CloudStack community. We are happy to see new companies around the world adopting the technology and becoming involved in the community, whether it is through collaborations, development or keeping active on the mailing lists. In order for an open-source project to develop and be successful, people need to give back to the project - something that the Apache CloudStack community does extremely well. We are very grateful to the community’s efforts and progression in the technology, so kudos to all involved!
-
New use cases are being shared, such as ARSAT covering their use cases regarding cloud services in Argentinian government entities and also sharing their mid-term roadmap strategy to include the private sector in Arsat´s client portfolio. Another thing worth reflecting on is how companies who have been adopting Apache CloudStack long-term have managed to build reliable solutions and are using the technology continuously without looking for alternatives. The reason being because CloudStack is constantly expanding its supported integrations and technologies landscape, plus the amazing pace of development and new features released. Last but not least, we also see more vendors interested in both adopting CloudStack or building new solutions on top of it like Apiculus and StackBill for example.
+
New use cases are being shared, such as ARSAT covering their use cases regarding cloud services in Argentinian government entities and also sharing their mid-term roadmap strategy to include the private sector in Arsat´s client portfolio. Another thing worth reflecting on is how companies who have been adopting Apache CloudStack long-term have managed to build reliable solutions and are using the technology continuously without looking for alternatives. The reason being because CloudStack is constantly expanding its supported integrations and technologies landscape, plus the amazing pace of development and new features released. Last but not least, we also see more vendors interested in both adopting CloudStack or building new solutions on top of it like Apiculus and StackBill for example.
We would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved in the project and look forward to collaborating at the CloudStack European User Group in May!
-
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--- a/blog/2023-03-23-day-3-at-cloudfest.md
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@@ -49,4 +49,3 @@ in its entirety, visit the [official event website](https://www.cloudfest.com/ag
-
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+++ b/blog/2023-05-30-apiculus/index.md
@@ -8,14 +8,14 @@ slug: apiculus
[](/blog/apiculus)
-[Apiculus](https://www.apiculus.io/) is a fully integrated and re-brandable
+[Apiculus](https://www.apiculus.com/) is a fully integrated and re-brandable
public cloud management software for ISPs, data centres and telcos that combines
cloud monetisation, customer lifecycle and infrastructure management into a
single pane of glass. Apiculus is an all-in-one technology platform that
combines infrastructure management, cloud service management, customer lifecycle
management, and an integrated solution for the cloud providers in the Edge market.
-Apiculus is developed by [IndiQus Technologies](https://www.indiqus.com/), an
+Apiculus is developed by [IndiQus Technologies](https://www.apiculus.com/), an
India-based cloud solutions company that has set up and managed over 25 public,
private and hybrid clouds globally.
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@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ month across the country. All this is looked after by a team of just 20 staff.

Since 2015, there were approximately 100,000 kiosks and 28 million
-e-transactions. Fast forward to 2022, there were 541,000 kiosks with 389
+e-transactions. Fast-forward to 2022, there were 541,000 kiosks with 389
million e-transactions. Abhishek credits the possibility of this growth rate ‘to
the scalability and reliability of CloudStack’.
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--- a/blog/2023-08-23-cloudstack-india-user-group-2023-roundup/index.md
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@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ Engineer at ShapeBlue.
**Session Description:**
-Currently Apache CloudStack supports two methods to deploy Kubernetes Clusters
+Currently, Apache CloudStack supports two methods to deploy Kubernetes Clusters
(CKS, CAPC). This session gives a demo on how to easily deploy CKS and CAPC on
Apache CloudStack and will also give an overview of various use cases which will
help you to choose the best deployment based on your requirement.
@@ -164,5 +164,3 @@ their causes, and possible mitigation steps.
For work, [Jithin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajujith/) is a cloud architect
at ShapeBlue. Jithin has helped organisations around the globe use commercial
distributions of Apache CloudStack in the past 10 years.
-
-
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+++ b/blog/2023-09-18-cloudstack-4.18.1-release/index.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Some of the highlights include:
- Support for VMware 8.0.0.x
- Several Hypervisor (VMware, KVM, XenServer) fixes and improvements
- Several UI fixes and improvements
-- Several Network (L2, VXLAN, etc) fixes and improvements
+- Several Network (L2, VXLAN, etc.) fixes and improvements
- Several System VM (CPVM, SSVM) fixes and improvements
- Improve Solidfire storage plugin integration on VMware
- Support volume migration in ScaleIO/PowerFlex within and across ScaleIO/PowerFlex storage clusters
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ software platform that allows users to build feature-rich public and
private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user
interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software,
and storage resources. The project became an Apache top-level project
-in March, 2013.
+in March 2013.
More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
https://cloudstack.apache.org/
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--- a/blog/2023-09-25-gsoc-2023/index.md
+++ b/blog/2023-09-25-gsoc-2023/index.md
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ develop new skills and knowledge.
>
>- [Ayush Pandey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsayushpandey/), GSoC 2023 Student
-
+
>“I am very excited to be coordinating the CloudStack projects for the Google
>Summer of Code 2023 and mentoring Ayush on his project. I think GSOC is a great
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--- a/blog/2023-10-03-ccc2023-agenda-revealed/index.md
+++ b/blog/2023-10-03-ccc2023-agenda-revealed/index.md
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ the environment by not producing new hardware.
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index 28b6067440..7b7e39f605 100644
--- a/blog/2023-12-07-ccc2023-roundup/index.md
+++ b/blog/2023-12-07-ccc2023-roundup/index.md
@@ -43,9 +43,9 @@ year of the project’s collaboration, developments in CloudStack and community
activity. He sets out how he sees the project developing over the next few
years.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCNCmJxxEPA&si=4gDlygRMvxFkKtpf9)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/hH2CO8kHcQaCQo?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### What’s New in CloudStack 4.19, [Abhishek Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shwstppr/)
@@ -57,9 +57,9 @@ ingestion, Hypervisor agnostic simple DRS, CAPC aware CKS, OAuth2, DRaaS with
Multi zone disaster recovery, etc and a summary of improvements added since the
previous major LTS release of the CloudStack, ie, 4.18.0.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TOM0oI80fU&si=I4k8FQJ_XGp4gDDK9&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/CeiT7H0R6N62rM?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Keynote Talk: Open Source is Not Dead, [Charles Schulz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesschulz/)
@@ -71,9 +71,9 @@ handling software as it were trucks manufacturing. Is there any hope left for
Open Source? Has it failed in delivering its premise? Fear not. Open Source’s
not dead. It has already won and it will prevail again.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEWBox97qG4&si=cJ7ZVRnaSBK5l9k9&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/8AqGBCIdZV8jFe?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Why and How CloudStack at weSystems, [Stephan Bienek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-bienek-66aa69206/)
@@ -82,9 +82,9 @@ CloudStack as their main platform, which they base most of their managed
services on. In addition, he talks about which services they provide based on
CloudStack and how they integrated and use CloudStack today.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyjxheK1Dp0&si=Pemo-3Zy8wja4Glr&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/yezSoxOEeGFX8c?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### How We Use CloudStack to Provide Managed Hosting, [Swen Brüseke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/swen-br%C3%BCseke-391912193/)
@@ -93,16 +93,16 @@ Swen shows how proIO utilize CloudStack to provide customers with managed
hosting solutions and versatile public and private cloud solutions, mainly based
on open-source software.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZV8689HiUk&si=6HYye9qr_jV3mXSP&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/cTLrJgXbrFKyrj?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Panel Discussion: Apache CloudStack Question Time, Giles Sirett, Wido den Hollander, Stephan Bienek, Swen Brüseke
Panel group – taking a range of submitted questions from the audience (across
any subject).
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx0zECFsyPg&si=3Ww-yWC3McoMNNyQ&controls=0)
### KVM Security Groups Under the Hood, [Wido den Hollander](https://www.linkedin.com/in/widodh/)
@@ -110,9 +110,9 @@ They are just a few clicks in the UI or a single API call, but how do security g
In this talk, Wido dives into the specifics of the security groups on the KVM hypervisor for both IPv4 and IPv6.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU1b7x2HO_E&si=G5QPOffq9Gcz6qX1&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/jpvFeSSAGBIoq0?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Elevating Privacy and Security in CloudStack, [Boris Stoyanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bstoyanov/)
@@ -129,9 +129,9 @@ and secure your infra against emerging threats. Join us on a journey to discover
how CloudStack can be your trusted ally in the quest for a more secure and
private cloud environment.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xeDKARcZQI&si=fBjXXoOqdWN7qgSB&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/yFdoBH1au7v1gl?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Migrating VMware Infra to KVM Using CloudStack, [Nicolas Vazquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nvazquezuy/)
@@ -140,9 +140,9 @@ which allows administrators to migrate Instances from a VMware environment
(external or connected to CloudStack) and import them into a KVM
CloudStack-managed environment.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-hoNG_PPQk&si=uf0b8L-J6f4kG-Cn&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/2rNDwbqdxlZ3YW?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Updates on the LINSTOR Driver for CloudStack, [Rene Peinthor](https://github.com/rp-)
@@ -156,9 +156,9 @@ about making deep copies of templates vs using snapshots, about using
LINSTOR/DRBD on XCP-ng hypervisors under Apache CloudStack, and (if finished by
November) about VM-snapshots on LINSTOR/DRBD.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5voWyJOZlg&si=BunHIxkl3xgWk_E0&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/JulMCxkdkq002m?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Zero to Cloud Hero: Crafting a Private Cloud from Scratch with XCP-ng, Xen Orchestra and CloudStack, [Olivier Lambert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivier-lambert-22316b26/)
@@ -170,9 +170,9 @@ your cloud setup process and unlock the potential of a private cloud
infrastructure that’s both efficient and easy to manage. Watch to discover how
to transform bare metal into a cloud powerhouse in mere minutes.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btRZMpfsg4E&si=mrz7xTQaXL41J62g&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/JSyhBTmluzWpSV?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### VNF Integration and Support in CloudStack, [Wei Zhou](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wei-zhou-3635b633/)
@@ -182,9 +182,9 @@ allowing for operators to offer a broader range of networking services while
empowering end-users to effortlessly deploy their own virtualized network
functions.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZTT9OlqtDs&si=16FEtwBr3iMaMV90&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/s3DBuNWRn9HnOe?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Developments to CloudStack’s SDN ecosystem: Integration with VMWare NSX 4, [Pearl Dsilva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearldsilva/), [Alexandre Mattioli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandremattiolibastos/)
@@ -202,9 +202,9 @@ with the integration of VMWare NSX 4, thus enabling operators to make informed
decisions regarding the right SDN platform for their CloudStack deployment. They
also look into what it takes to create a new network provider in CloudStack.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7ao-vv7Ahk&si=OfeLhVMWfk0daXmt&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/24zqzqc3nH7QtT?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Backroll, News and Demo, [Pierre Charton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-charton-068b6748/), [Matthias Dhellin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-dhellin-217068298/), [Ousmane Diarra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/odiarra1/)
@@ -212,9 +212,9 @@ Pierre, Matthias, and Ousmane demonstrate the new Backroll version, with a new
and easy installation process. They also give a demo of the new features of the
project and its integration with CloudStack, providing an all-in-one solution.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh-purfnMGg&si=bFugsXhrmew02Xui&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/apYEI9VvvPULUe?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Backup and Disaster Recovery with CloudStack and StorPool – Workshop, [Venko Moyankov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkomoyankov/)
@@ -222,9 +222,9 @@ One of the main shortcomings of CloudStack compared to VMware is the lack of bui
The workshop allows an open discussion about the practical aspects of implementing a DR service, the difficulties of building such solutions and how to address them.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOveVuzpnFo&si=eTwNgu5eh96gmifr&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/Daittf77mUHGFb?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Mitigating Common CloudStack Instance Deployment Failures, [Jithin Raju](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajujith/)
@@ -232,9 +232,9 @@ A discussion on the common failures when using CloudStack taking instance
deployment as an example. The session includes 15 specific failure scenarios,
their causes, and possible mitigation steps.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_W_wK8Urmo&si=MZiOgA3xvgK0kofU&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/uG9TbWhwII4lz?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
## Day 2 Sessions
@@ -242,19 +242,19 @@ their causes, and possible mitigation steps.
CloudStack allows you to use older hardware for a longer time in your cloud
environment. By using older hardware for a longer time you can save money and
-the environment by not producing new hardware.
+the environment by not producing new hardware.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAJCkC00tzQ&si=56v3sWaRj93XfF2m&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/wIknV9DWEOPPXG?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Hypervisor Agnostic DRS in CloudStack - Brief overview & demo, [Vishesh Jindal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishesh92)
Vishesh has been working on the feature hypervisor-agnostic DRS in CloudStack. He briefly overviews the implementation and discusses the algorithms currently available and how they can improve resource allocation and workload balancing in virtualized environments. Additionally, Vishesh showcases a live demo of hypervisor agnostic DRS in action, highlighting its capabilities and effectiveness.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSwpHgRUVoI&si=i0m2QSrQ1XO7Flfn&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/GxMdQm0x29aIwl?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Building a Software Makerspace with CloudStack to Drive Innovation by Improving Learning and Research Abilities at Universities, [Jonas Willén](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-will%C3%A9n-6a745a56), [Pierre Le Fèvre](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrelefevre), [Emil Karlsson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/e-karlsson)
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ makerspace concept. In the case of our software makerspace, it is following the
same principles as a traditional makerspace for device and mechanical
prototyping, but instead provides software development tools. One such
indispensable tool is cloud-based infrastructure. A cloud facilitates rapid
-prototyping of machine learning tools, microservices, IoT data mining, etc.
+prototyping of machine learning tools, microservices, IoT data mining, etc.
This talk presents their approach to extend the concept of a makerspace to
software development using a student developed private cloud. They present the
@@ -278,9 +278,9 @@ They also present the final design and the current implementation of the cloud
using Apache CloudStack. Finally, they discuss how other universities could
implement their own software makerspace and its benefits.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYT1HA6krU4&si=2OD0flTkxgZvRV9x&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/ghw7Vj1Kvco7t?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### DRBD Deep Dive, [Philipp Reisner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipp-reisner)
@@ -290,9 +290,9 @@ Knowing about DRBD’s meta-data, the activity log, and the bitmap will enable y
Recently, DRBD got a new transport, load-balancing TCP, that joins the existing TCP transport, and the RDMA transport received important updates. Looking beyond DRBD, what is important to know when selecting the RAID level and data alignment? Philipp concludes the session with comments regarding LVM compared to ZFS.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG74BPK7oYQ&si=0B3tHBOK-DHPJKN9&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/E9cbsIaqiLwtpz?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Setting Up Your First CloudStack Environment with Beginners Challenges, [MD Rasel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdrasel0)
@@ -302,9 +302,9 @@ This session aims to equip newcomers to Apache CloudStack with the fundamental k
The session consists of a combination of presentations and live demonstrations. Attendees had the opportunity to follow along with the setup process in real time and ask questions.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZfHfoYEMdY&si=IQ6w1EH6gcHPtwGQ&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/dp1tvpjta0Ehur?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Transitioning from VMware vCloud to Apache CloudStack: A Path to Profitability and Competitiveness, [Marco Sinhoreli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/msinhore)
@@ -321,9 +321,9 @@ from VMware vCloud can reduce ownership costs, increase profitability, and
enhance competitiveness. He also covers the practical steps and considerations
in planning and executing this transition effectively.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZMjGUwU_yY&si=K66whqgepnCvZ0g0&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/l4d4JDv6nhe9K2?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### CloudStack and GitOps at Enterprise Scale, [Alex Dometrius](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdometrius), [Rene Glover](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rene-glover)
@@ -333,9 +333,9 @@ on how they are using open source tools like CloudStack, FreeIPA, and Metal as a
Service (MaaS) to support KVM-based VM provisioning at an enterprise scale
within a GitOps model.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc1a8YHdEq4&si=qhKphND6qi0B2Lo5&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/7vtRbqok6FEeUV?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### 2FA and OAuth2 in CloudStack, [Andrija Panić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrijapanic)
@@ -350,20 +350,20 @@ OAuth2, the industry-standard authorization framework, simplifies the process of
granting access to resources. Andrija discusses how this can be used and how it
fits in CloudStack.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62TovtIQW9s&si=YL2kfSjy6Fx9xr6G&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/1GwD0PDHEPecvl?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Centralized Logging Feature in CloudStack using ELK and Grafana, [Kiran Chavala](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-chavala-1bb6a97)
In this session, Kiran demonstrates how to centralize all the CloudStack-related
-logs in one place using Elastic Search and generate beautiful dashboards in
+logs in one place using Elasticsearch and generate beautiful dashboards in
Grafana. This session simplifies the troubleshooting process involved with
CloudStack and quickly helps to resolve the issue.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Qugu9stpI&si=hT18taTw6HPlCBYz&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/yalVUMOq5J3b30?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### DRaaS using Snapshot copy and destination selection (DRaaS), [Alexandre Mattioli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandremattiolibastos)
@@ -373,9 +373,9 @@ intervention. In this talk, Alex shows how this simple yet powerful new feature
enables for end-users to control where their data resides and for operators to
provide low-cost and robust DRaaS to their customers.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVgKUM-mWMA&si=gc46OYlqcZbd68Oe&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/Cvm7rz3ZGuJBMR?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### Use Existing Assets to Build a Powerful In-house Cloud Solution, [Magali Pervan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/magali-pervan), [Joffrey Luangsaysana](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jluang), [Grégoire Lamodière](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gr%C3%A9goire-lamodi%C3%A8re-04171210)
@@ -385,9 +385,9 @@ Joffrey, and Grégoire present a case study of a successful hardware reuse
project, including key metrics: Business objectives, Performance objectives and
Financial objectives.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32djHek0_3Q&si=Rs1YQ12NBYuDW5S8&controls=0)
-
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/2QOHFP4MHSSlnK?hostedIn=slideshare&page=upload)
### CloudStack Managed User Data and Demo, [Harikrishna Patnala](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harikrishnapatnala)
@@ -398,9 +398,9 @@ delivering the extended support of userdata with “Managed UserData” which
enables users to register and manage their own UserData script(s) as a
CloudStack resource - followed by a demo.
-
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### Project Sustainability and Vendor Contributions in an Apache Governance Model – Panel, [Ivet Petrova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivpetrova), [Daan Hoogland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhoogland) and [Alex Ivanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-p-ivanov)
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and PMCs. Panellists share their perspectives on how to help the project grow,
increase its visibility and ensure its longevity and healthy development.
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### Enabling DPU Hardware Accelerators in XCP-ng Cloud Platform Environment, Andrei Semenov
@@ -427,9 +427,9 @@ processors named Data Processing Units (DPU). More precisely, Vates work on
offloading Xen hypervisor of storage emulation by relying on Kalray K200 DPU
PCIe controllers, a hardware accelerator based on MPPA architecture.
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### CloudStack Object Storage - An Introduction, [Vladimir Petrov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimir)
@@ -437,9 +437,9 @@ CloudStack 4.19 introduces a new framework for object storage. In this talk,
Vladi explains what has driven this development, the architecture chosen and
current integration points with Object store providers.
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### Confidence in CloudStack, [Aron Wagner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aronwagne), [Nathan Gleason](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathangleason)
@@ -448,9 +448,9 @@ projects it can be hard to understand what projects reliably just work.
Fortunately for the growing community at CloudStack that is precisely what we
(American Cloud) found.
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### Declarative Kubernetes Cluster Deployment with CloudStack and Cluster API, [Ozhan Karaman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozhan-karaman)
@@ -463,17 +463,17 @@ Gitlab CI, ArgoCD, Cluster API, and Cluster Autoscaler to create a seamless
on-premises deployment strategy adaptable to diverse requirements over
CloudStack Infrastructure.
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### Extending KVM Host HA for Non-NFS Storage, [Alex Ivanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-p-ivanov)
The current KVM Host HA feature depends on the existence of an NFS primary storage to detect which nodes are online, even if other types of primary storage are used. StorPool extends the HA feature to allow other methods to be used for this. The new implementation adds support for using StorPool Storage for HA heartbeats, removing the need for NFS primary storage. The solution developed by StorPool allows new storage vendors and protocols to be added easily.
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### Live Demo Showcase: Unveiling Dell PowerFlex’s IaaS Capabilities with Apache CloudStack, [Florian Coulombel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fcoulombel)
@@ -489,16 +489,15 @@ Some of the key features showcased are: Infrastructure Provisioning and
Configuration, VM operations & lifecycle management and Infrastructure
Management & Monitoring.
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### Import Export Virtual Machine for KVM Hypervisor, [Ayush Pandey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsayushpandey)
Ayush talks about his contribution as a GSoC Contributor, for implementing the
Import-Export Instances feature for the KVM Hypervisor.
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@@ -49,11 +49,7 @@ questions to the AT&T team, to understand more about their choice of
technology and learn for their experience of managing infrastructure
at a large-scale and enterprise level.
-
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc1a8YHdEq4)
Alex Dometrius, Associate Director - Technology at AT&T, presents at
@@ -75,7 +71,7 @@ user/contributor community like what we found with CloudStack.
other technologies. What do you recommended to be tested during a
PoC?
-Why you chose CloudStack? Each use case is different obviously. The
+Why you chose CloudStack? Each use case is different obviously. The
scale of the implementation, how users will interact with the
platform, how migration from present state to future state can be
carried out when deploying a new cloud platform are all items we took
@@ -99,7 +95,7 @@ more modern private cloud platform.
Do you run your datacenter ipv4 or ipv4/ipv6 or ipv6 only?
-Both ipv4 and ipv6.
+Both ipv4 and ipv6.
Why don’t you push back your container image cloudstack mgmt
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@@ -32,12 +32,12 @@ The Call for Presentations is open! When proposing a talk, you can choose to pre
|from|to|subject|speaker|
|-----|-----|-------------------|---------|
-|9:30|10.00|Registration + Meetup Welcome|Abhishek Kumar, ShapeBlue|
-|10:00|10:30|CloudStack 101: The Best Way to Build Your Private Cloud|Rohit Yadav, ShapeBlue|
-|10:40|11:10|What’s New in CloudStack 4.19|Abhishek Kumar, ShapeBlue|
-|11:20|11:50|How We Grew Up with CloudStack and its Journey|Dilip Singh, DataHub|
+|9:30|10.00|Registration + Meetup Welcome|Abhishek Kumar, Release Manager Apache CloudStack 4.19|
+|10:00|10:30|CloudStack 101: The Best Way to Build Your Private Cloud|Rohit Yadav, VP Apache CloudStack|
+|10:40|11:10|What’s New in CloudStack 4.19|Abhishek Kumar, Release Manager Apache CloudStack 4.19|
+|11:20|11:50|How We Grew Up with CloudStack and Our Journey|Dilip Singh, DataHub|
|12:00|12:30|VM Migration from VMware to CloudStack and KVM|Suresh Anaparti, ShapeBlue|
-|12:30|13:30|Q&A|Lunch Break||
+|12:30|13:30|Q&A and Lunch Break||
|13:30|14:00|Adoption of Apache CloudStack Among Public Cloud Service Providers|Amal Ranjith, StackBill|
|14:10|14:55|Elevating Cloud Infrastructure with Object Storage, DRS, VM Scheduling, and DRaaS|Jithin Raju & Vishesh Jindal, ShapeBlue|
|15:05|15:50|CloudStack Tooling Ecosystem|Kiran Chavala, ShapeBlue|
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@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Announces Apache® CloudStack® v4.19.
Apache CloudStack 4.19 is the most recent release of the cloud management platform.
It comes as a product of extensive contributions from the development community and
-is a LTS release, guaranteeing ongoing maintenance and support for a period of 18 months.
+is a LTS release, guaranteeing ongoing maintenance and support for a period of 18 months.
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ these being major features. Some of the highlighted features include:
- VNF Appliances Support
- Scheduled Instance Lifecycle Operations
- OAuth 2 Authentication
-- CloudStack Snapshot Copy
+- CloudStack Snapshot Copy
The full list of new features can be found in the project release notes at:
https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.0.0/releasenotes
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Building a Disaster Recovery Solution with Apache CloudStack & CEPH Storage
+tags: [case-studies]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: disaster-recovery-cloudstack-ceph
+---
+
+[](/blog/disaster-recovery-cloudstack-ceph)
+
+[StackBill](https://www.stackbill.com/) is a provider of self-service intuitive Cloud Management Portals (CMP) designed to meet the diverse needs of data centers, enterprises, telecom companies, and cloud service providers. The company has leveraged the capabilities of Apache CloudStack to deliver a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure management solution to their customers. They also developed is a Disaster Recovery solution, based on Apache CloudStack and Ceph.
+
+
+
+
+## StackBill’s Cloud Management Portal for Apache CloudStack
+
+StackBill's implementation of Apache CloudStack focuses on providing a user-friendly and efficient interface for managing cloud resources. They have developed a custom user portal that enables customers to easily provision, monitor, and manage their virtual machines and resources. The portal provides a centralized view of the entire cloud infrastructure, allowing users to efficiently allocate and optimize resources based on their requirements.
+
+### Resource Management
+One of the key strengths of StackBill's implementation is its robust resource management capabilities. They have integrated advanced resource scheduling algorithms into Apache CloudStack, allowing for efficient utilization of computing resources. This ensures that customers can maximize their resource allocation, minimize wastage, and ultimately reduce costs. StackBill's implementation also includes features such as automatic scaling, load balancing, and high availability to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the cloud infrastructure.
+
+### Security
+Security is a top priority for StackBill, and their implementation of Apache CloudStack reflects this focus. They have incorporated robust security measures into their solution to protect customer data and ensure the integrity of the cloud environment. This includes features such as network segmentation, firewall management, and encryption to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate potential security risks.
+
+### Integration and Automation
+In addition to resource management and security, StackBill's implementation also emphasizes integration and automation. They have developed APIs and plugins that enable seamless integration with third-party tools and services, allowing customers to leverage their existing infrastructure investments. StackBill's implementation also supports automation through scripting and orchestration tools, enabling customers to automate routine tasks and streamline their cloud management workflows.
+
+
+
+Download the Case Study
+
+
+
+## Cost-effective & Efficient Disaster Recovery Solution with Apache CloudStack & CEPH Storage
+
+StackBill identified a market need for a Disaster Recovery solution that was both cost-effective and based on open-source technologies. Proprietary DR solutions often proved to
+be prohibitively expensive for many organizations. A telecom company in Asia
+approached StackBill with the specific requirement of a DR solution based on open-
+source technology. The objective was clear: to reduce costs, increase profitability,
+and ensure business continuity by quickly recovering from catastrophic events.
+
+
+### Apache CloudStack: A Foundation for Success
+Apache CloudStack was chosen as the cornerstone of the DR solution. This open-source cloud computing platform is highly scalable and offers Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) capabilities. It provides the flexibility to deploy and manage large networks of virtual machines, making it ideal for delivering public cloud services and on-premises or hybrid cloud solutions.
+
+
+### CEPH Storage: Ensuring Data Resilience
+Ceph, an open-source storage platform, was selected for its ability to offer object, block, and file storage from a single system. Its self-healing and self- managed features reduce administrative overhead, allowing it to handle outages autonomously.
+The decision to opt for open-source solutions was driven by the prohibitive costs and limitations of proprietary alternatives.
+
+
+#### Implementation
+The DR solution was implemented between active zones for selective VMs. Leveraging Ceph's RBD Mirror Snapshot feature, the system could schedule and move data to the DR location and vice versa. StackBill's DR Control tool played a crucial role in managing the failover process. Importantly, this DR solution was achieved without any modifications to CloudStack. A Complete DR Solution involves compatible network and storage solutions. They have collaborated with client’s network team and offered solutions with storage and StackBill.
+
+In the realm of cloud computing, Disaster Recovery (DR) has historically posed significant challenges. However, StackBill's pioneering journey showcases the attainability of cost-effective and efficient solutions. By harnessing open-source technologies, notably Apache CloudStack and Ceph Storage, StackBill not only achieved substantial cost reductions but also fortified business continuity for its clients.
+
+
+Download the Case Study
+
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack India User Group 2024 Hyderabad Roundup
+tags: [news, roundup]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: csiug-2024-hyd-roundup
+---
+
+[](/blog/csiug-2024-hyd-roundup)
+
+On February 23rd, the CloudStack India User Group 2024 took place in Hyderabad,
+seeing the gathering of CloudStack enthusiasts, experts, and industry leaders
+across India, as they engaged in sessions about the open-source project. The
+meetup provided a platform to explore Apache CloudStack in detail, with a
+particular focus on the new features released in Apache CloudStack 4.19. The
+user group also saw its participants exchange insights and establish new
+connections.
+
+Below you can find the session recordings and slides from the user group.
+
+
+
+**Access each session's slides by clicking onto the presentation graphic.**
+
+
+View Photo Gallery
+
+
+
+# Sessions
+
+## CloudStack 101: The Best Way to Build Your Private Cloud, [Rohit Yadav](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohityadavcloud/)
+
+Apache CloudStack is an open-source software designed to deploy and manage large
+networks of virtual machines, as a highly available, highly scalable
+Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud computing platform. This talk
+introduces the technology, its architecture, its history and community.
+
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pASzZR57V_8&list=PLnIKk7GjgFlYRGmxK70VXSgpNXjEBHpYw&index=1)
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/tE2SKCfqG1zzhv)
+
+
+## What’s New in CloudStack 4.19, [Abhishek Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shwstppr/)
+
+This session gives a brief introduction to the new and exciting feature in the
+latest CloudStack LTS release, ie, 4.19.0. The discussion includes the details
+on the timeline of the CloudStack 4.19.0 release, overview of some of the
+marquee, new feature of the release – Object storage framework, KVM ingestion,
+Hypervisor agnostic simple DRS, CAPC aware CKS, OAuth2, DRaaS with Multi zone
+disaster recovery, etc and a summary of improvements added since the previous
+major LTS release of the CloudStack, ie, 4.18.0.
+
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uDdCrV9bFU&list=PLnIKk7GjgFlYRGmxK70VXSgpNXjEBHpYw&index=2)
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/pG7OmG75QZYBNW)
+
+
+## How We Grew Up with CloudStack and its Journey, [Dilip Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilip-singh-10956256/)
+
+In this session, Senior IT Manager at DataHub Nepal, Dilip Singh, shares how
+DataHub grew up with CloudStack and details the journey the company had with the
+cloud orchestration platform.
+
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tkj4Q4MX80&list=PLnIKk7GjgFlYRGmxK70VXSgpNXjEBHpYw&index=3)
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/61TwJQZJkOuEyK)
+
+
+## VM Migration from VMware to CloudStack and KVM, [Suresh Anaparti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sureshanaparti/)
+
+The support for migrating VMware instances, and importing KVM instances to a
+CloudStack-managed KVM environment has been added to CloudStack 4.19.
+
+In this talk, Suresh provides the details about the import/migration process in
+CloudStack along with a demo, and discusses the future improvements.
+
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h83wxxelRig&list=PLnIKk7GjgFlYRGmxK70VXSgpNXjEBHpYw&index=4)
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/A8JFpCPykKA3EF)
+
+
+## Elevating Cloud Infrastructure with Object Storage, DRS, VM Scheduling, and DRaaS, [Jithin Raju](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajujith/) & [Vishesh Jindal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishesh92/)
+
+In this session, Vishesh Jindal and Jithin Raju give a demonstration on Apache
+CloudStack's 4.19 marquee features - Object Storage, DRS, VM schedule & DRaaS.
+
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w85gB1SXS7U&list=PLnIKk7GjgFlYRGmxK70VXSgpNXjEBHpYw&index=5)
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/ta0GIsjchZA5ti)
+
+
+## CloudStack Tooling Ecosystem, [Kiran Chavala](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-chavala-1bb6a97/)
+
+In this session, Kiran gives a talk about the rich ecosystem of tools (cmk,
+CAPC, Terraform, Ansible, Packer, csbench, mbx), that support CloudStack.
+
+Find out how the various tools work and how easy it is to integrate with Apache
+CloudStack.
+
+This session provides a great way to speed up CloudStack adoption and improve
+performance by saving valuable time.
+
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjgGzWTBIYw&list=PLnIKk7GjgFlYRGmxK70VXSgpNXjEBHpYw&index=6)
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/6woxuBiP6b6aq5)
+
+
+## CloudStack Authentication Methods, [Harikrishna Patnala](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harikrishnapatnala/)
+
+CloudStack provides versatile authentication methods to ensure secure access and
+identity management. This talk explores key authentication mechanisms within
+CloudStack, including LDAP, SAML, OAuth2, API keys, etc. LDAP integration
+enables centralized user authentication, while SAML facilitates single sign-on
+(SSO) across various services. OAuth2 ensures secure authorization for
+third-party applications, and API keys offer programmatic access to resources.
+Additionally, CloudStack supports Two-Factor Authentication for an extra layer
+of security, enhancing user verification through multiple verification steps.
+
+[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4cnljW2J9k&list=PLnIKk7GjgFlYRGmxK70VXSgpNXjEBHpYw&index=7)
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/42HE4pVaNJl1qd)
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Meet Apache CloudStack at CloudFest 2024
+tags: [news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: cloudfest-2024
+---
+
+
+
+
Meet Apache CloudStack at CloudFest 2024
+
+On March 18-21st, the #1 internet infrastructure event in the world –
+[CloudFest](https://www.cloudfest.com/) – will be taking place in
+Rust, Germany! We are excited to share that Apache CloudStack will be
+exhibiting at this year's CloudFest. This will provide the opportunity
+to share Apache CloudStack’s capabilities to the wider cloud computing
+industry.
+
+
+
+## Get a Free Ticket!
+
+Use the following code to attend the highly anticipated conference for
+free, saving you 499 EUR - c3SY3Zu2
+
+
+
+**Make sure to use the code:**
+
+
+
+## The CloudStack Booth Number is R30!
+
+If you do choose to attend the conference, make sure to swing by the
+CloudStack booth! Our booth members are looking forward to having
+interesting discussions with the wider cloud computing industry, on
+topics such as:
+
+- VMware to KVM Migration
+- VMware to CloudStack migration
+- KVM Import
+- VNF Appliances Support
+- CloudStack Object Storage
+- Schedule Instance Lifecycle Operations
+- CloudStack DRS
+- And more!
+
+
+
+## Apache CloudStack at CloudFest
+
+Being part of CloudFest is another step for our community to connect
+with existing users in the cloud industry and highlight the
+improvements in our project. For example, by using the latest features
+released in CloudStack 4.19, users can migrate to CloudStack from
+VMware environments.
+
+Additionally, we look forward to meeting individuals interested in
+contributing to open-source projects and involving them in Apache
+CloudStack.
+
+We are looking forward to the opportunity to discuss Apache CloudStack
+with potential new users and explore collaborations with technologies
+seeking integration opportunities.
+
+
+## How Apache CloudStack Benefits Cloud Builders
+
+For companies venturing into the public cloud market, the challenge
+lies in finding the right software and partners that facilitate swift
+deployment for their customers. This hurdle can consume a considerable
+amount of time and potentially lead to a diminished return on
+investment if incorrect choices are made in delivering both public and
+private cloud solutions.
+
+CloudStack is a turnkey solution for cloud builders and managed
+service providers. Being entirely open-source, it is user-friendly,
+easy to implement, manage, and scale. CloudStack is also backed by a
+large open-source community and adheres to rapid release
+cycles. Apache CloudStack assists cloud builders in overcoming key
+challenges such as costs, avoiding vendor lock-in, and efficiently
+managing a multitude of physical servers spread across geographically
+distributed data centers.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack CloudMonkey 6.4.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [rohit]
+slug: cloudmonkey-6.4-release
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudmonkey-6.4-release)
+
+We are pleased to announce the release of Apache CloudStack CloudMonkey v6.4.0,
+the latest version of the popular command-line interface tool for managing
+Apache CloudStack environments.
+
+
+
+CloudMonkey 6.4.0 comes packed with several new features, enhancements, and bug
+fixes to make it even more robust and reliable. Some of the key highlights of
+this release include:
+
+- Improve CLI mode usage and output handling
+- Add support for http POST handling for password and user-data
+- Optimise async API jobs polling
+- Better interrupt handling of Ctrl+C to cancel on-going API request but not crash cmk
+- Remove unnecessary call to listApis (sync) when using CLI mode with url, api key, secret key
+- Updates inbuilt API precache to ACS v4.19
+
+CloudMonkey v6.4.0 is [available for download](https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads.html)
+now from the Apache CloudStack website. For more information on the release, including a full list
+of new features and bug fixes, please refer to the release notes.
+
+Download CloudMonkey v6.4.0
+
+
+
+# Downloads and Documentation
+
+The official source code for CloudMonkey v6.4.0 can be downloaded from:
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads.html
+
+CloudMonkey's usage details are documented at
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-cloudmonkey/wiki
+
+We encourage all CloudStack users to upgrade to CloudMonkey 6.4.0 to take
+advantage of the latest features and improvements. As always, we welcome
+feedback and contributions from the community to help make CloudMonkey even
+better.
+
+Thank you for your continued support of Apache CloudStack CloudMonkey.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack at CloudFest 2024
+tags: [news, roundup]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: cloudfest-2024-roundup
+---
+
+
+
+CloudFest happened last week and the CloudStack community was pleased to attend the premier event for internet infrastructure globally. Apache CloudStack has proudly showcased at the conference, with several community members representing both the technology and community.
+
+
+
+## Why We Participate?
+
+Apache CloudStack's presence at CloudFest serves multiple strategic
+purposes. Firstly, by exhibiting at this major event in the cloud
+computing industry, Apache CloudStack enhances its visibility and
+connects with a diverse audience of developers, IT professionals,
+business leaders and potential new users. This exposure facilitates
+networking opportunities and enables Apache CloudStack to showcase its
+features and recent developments, fostering engagement with potential
+users, contributors, and partners.
+
+Moreover, CloudFest offers a platform for Apache CloudStack to engage
+directly with its existing community, facilitating face-to-face
+interactions and discussions. The participation in CloudFest allows
+Apache CloudStack to stay competitive by highlighting its unique
+advantages and strengths amidst the broader landscape of cloud
+computing solutions.
+
+Lastly, the event provides a valuable opportunity for Apache
+CloudStack to gather market intelligence, enabling the project to
+adapt and evolve in alignment with emerging trends, customer needs,
+and industry challenges.
+
+We are grateful to all community members, who came to help at the
+booth, did numerous demos of Apache CloudStack and showcased its
+strengths to service providers and cloud builders from all around the
+globe.
+
+
+
+
+
+## A Special Thanks to the CloudFest Team
+
+Apache CloudStack extends gratitude to the CloudFest team, their CEO
+Christian Jaeger and Johannes Gottschlich, for their unwavering
+support and dedication to fostering innovation and collaboration
+within the technology community.
+
+We deeply appreciate their efforts in providing a platform for
+projects like Apache CloudStack to thrive, connect with a diverse
+audience, and showcase the transformative potential of open-source
+solutions. It is through their support and understanding of the
+significance of open-source technologies that projects like Apache
+CloudStack can continue to evolve, empower users, and shape the future
+of cloud computing.
+
+
+
+
+
+## Exploring the CloudStack 4.19 Release
+
+Our community members have shared with CloudFest attendees the latest
+advancements and capabilities of Apache CloudStack, made available in
+the 4.19 release! Due to VMware’s acquisition by Broadcom, there have
+been many topical discussions on the latest CloudStack features
+suitable for cloud service providers looking for a VMware alternative.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "[ADVISORY] Apache CloudStack Security Releases 4.18.1.1 and 4.19.0.1"
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [rohit]
+slug: security-release-advisory-4.19.0.1-4.18.1.1
+---
+
+Apache CloudStack security releases
+[4.18.1.1](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.18.1.1) and
+[4.19.0.1](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.19.0.1) address the CVEs
+listed below. Affected users are recommended to
+[upgrade](https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads) their CloudStack
+installations.
+
+
+
+[**CVE-2024-29006**](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-29006): x-forwarded-for HTTP header parsed by default
+
+Severity: moderate
+
+Description: By default the CloudStack management server honours the
+x-forwarded-for HTTP header and logs it as the source IP of an API
+request. This could lead to authentication bypass and other
+operational problems should an attacker decide to spoof their IP
+address this way.
+
+Affected versions: Apache CloudStack 4.11.0.0 through 4.18.1.0, and 4.19.0.0
+
+Credit: Yuyang Xiao < superxyyang@gmail.com > (finder)
+
+[**CVE-2024-29007**](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-29007): When
+downloading templates or ISOs, the management server and SSVM follow HTTP
+redirects with potentially dangerous consequences
+
+Severity: moderate
+
+Affected versions: Apache CloudStack 4.9.1.0 through 4.18.1.0, and 4.19.0.0
+
+Description: The CloudStack management server and secondary storage VM could be
+tricked into making requests to restricted or random resources by
+means of following 301 HTTP redirects presented by external servers
+when downloading templates or ISOs. Users are recommended to upgrade
+to version 4.18.1.1 or 4.19.0.1, which fixes this issue.
+
+Credit: Yuyang Xiao < superxyyang@gmail.com > (finder)
+
+[**CVE-2024-29008**](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-29008): The
+extraconfig feature can be abused to load hypervisor resources on a VM instance
+
+Severity: critical
+
+Affected versions: Apache CloudStack 4.14.0.0 through 4.18.1.0, and 4.19.0.0
+
+Description: A problem has been identified in the CloudStack additional VM
+configuration (extraconfig) feature which can be misused by anyone who
+has privilege to deploy a VM instance or configure settings of an
+already deployed VM instance, to configure additional VM configuration
+even when the feature is not explicitly enabled by the administrator.
+In a KVM based CloudStack environment, an attacker can exploit this
+issue to attach host devices such as storage disks, and PCI and USB
+devices such as network adapters and GPUs, in a regular VM instance
+that can be further exploited to gain access to the underlying network
+and storage infrastructure resources, and access any VM instance disks
+on the local storage.
+
+Credit: Wei Zhou < ustcweizhou@gmail.com > (finder)
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack Collaboration Conference 2024 – Prepare to pack for Madrid, Spain in November
+authors: [ivet]
+tags: [news]
+slug: ccc-2024
+---
+
+
+
+
+Get ready to mark your calendars and pack your bags because the
+CloudStack Collaboration Conference 2024 is coming to Madrid, Spain!
+From November 20th to 22nd, Orense 34 will be buzzing with excitement
+as we gather for three days of immersive collaboration, insightful
+discussions, and cutting-edge innovation.
+
+
+
+
+
+
+## Exclusive In-Person Experience in 2024
+
+This year's conference is breaking new ground by going exclusively
+in-person. After careful consideration, collecting feedback from the
+community and planning, this year we will offer to the community the
+opportunity to meet face-to-face, fostering deeper connections and
+more meaningful interactions than ever before.
+
+We did our best to deliver the CloudStack Community to everybody
+interested during the pandemic time for a few years. Now, we are
+focusing on growing the community and giving a chance to all
+contributors, committers and people interested into the project, to
+meet in-person and interact in a better way.
+
+## Hackathon Day - November 20th
+
+Kickstarting the event on November 20th is a hackathon. Developers,
+engineers, and project committers will come together to unleash their
+creativity, tackle real-world challenges, and push the boundaries of
+what's possible within the CloudStack ecosystem.
+
+## Technical Sessions and Panels - November 21st and 22nd
+
+The excitement continues over the following two days with a jam-packed
+schedule of technical sessions, thought-provoking talks, and engaging
+panel discussions. Dive deep into the latest advancements, exchange
+best practices, and explore emerging trends shaping the world of cloud
+infrastructure and beyond.
+
+Button: Register Now - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2024-tickets-879401903767
+
+## Call for Sponsors
+
+As we prepare to make history in Madrid, we're extending a special
+invitation to organizations interested in supporting and sponsoring
+the CloudStack Collaboration Conference 2024. Showcase your commitment
+to driving open-source technology forward, gain exposure to a diverse
+audience of industry professionals, and position your brand as a
+leader in the CloudStack community. Contact us today to explore
+sponsorship opportunities and secure your place at this groundbreaking
+event.
+
+CloudStack Collaboration Conference 2024 is not just a conference—it's
+a celebration of open-source technology, collaboration, innovation,
+and the boundless potential of the CloudStack ecosystem. Join us in
+Madrid as we come together to share ideas, forge connections, and
+shape the future of cloud technology.
+
+
+
+
+Don't forget to follow us on social media for the latest conference
+updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content! #CloudStackConf2024
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack European User Group – September 19th, Frankfurt, Germany
+tags: [news]
+authors: [ivet]
+slug: cseug-2024
+---
+
+
+
+
+
+# Apache CloudStack is thrilled to share that the autumn edition of
+ CloudStack European User Group 2024 is scheduled for September 19th
+ and will happen in Frankfurt, Germany!
+
+The event will be hosted by proIO – а German Private Cloud and Managed
+Hosting Provider and a long-time CloudStack community supporter. The
+venue to accommodate the CloudStack European User Group 2024 is Nio
+House Frankfurt.
+
+
+
+
+
+
+## Why Join the CSEUG
+
+CloudStack European User Group is a get-together for the European
+CloudStack Community. CSEUG is a 1-day technical event, where you will
+be able to meet the leading CloudStack experts, users and skilful
+engineers from the open-source world. You can expect technical talks,
+user stories, new features and integrations presentations and more.
+
+
+
+## Call for Presentations
+
+The Call for Presentations is also open. We encourage you to submit
+your session early, to maximise the chance of it being accepted. Also,
+please keep in mind sessions are expected to be held in-person. Click
+here to submit your session proposal -
+https://forms.gle/7gREjJWAusZndGnL7
+
+## Who is the Conference for?
+
+The event is aimed at developers, operators and users to discuss and
+evolve the open-source software project, its functionality and
+real-world operability. This event will introduce you to the
+CloudStack family, community leaders, project members and
+contributors.
+
+CSEUG welcomes attendees from all over the globe. Our core audience is
+enterprises, cloud service providers, telcos and MSPs. Every region
+sends its best and brightest to share insights and knowledge on
+open-source technology, orchestrating public and private clouds,
+building IaaS.
+
+
+
+## Meet proIO – Our host
+
+[](https://www.proIO.com/)
+
+proIO is a Private Cloud Provider dedicated to empowering German SMBs
+across various industries through its Infrastructure-as-a-Service and
+Managed Hosting solutions, based out of Frankfurt, Germany. Deeply
+rooted in its belief in open-source technology, proIO is recognized
+for its expertise through its longstanding use of Apache
+CloudStack. This commitment to open-source principles is further
+highlighted by CEO Swen Brüseke, who is frequently featured at
+community events, sharing insights and fostering dialogue with the
+community.
+
+"CloudStack empowers proIO to offer solutions that are precisely
+tailored to meet our customers' unique business needs," states
+Swen. "With its minimal footprint, flexibility, ease of use, and
+compatibility with standard hardware, we're positioned to enhance and
+streamline our customers' IT infrastructure. This approach reflects
+our dedication to delivering highly effective, customer-centric
+solutions."
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack Terraform 0.5.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [rohit]
+slug: cloudstack-terraform-provider-0.5.0-release
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudstack-terraform-provider-0.5.0-release)
+
+We are pleased to announce the release of Apache CloudStack Terraform
+provider v0.5.0. Terraform is an open-source infrastructure as code software
+tool that provides a consistent CLI workflow to manage resources in many
+public/private clouds.
+
+
+
+Terraform v0.5.0 comes packed with several new features, enhancements,
+and bug fixes to make it even more robust and reliable.
+
+Some of the key highlights of this release include:
+
+- Added support for Kubernetes Cluster creation
+- Added support for Kubernetes iso registration
+- Added support for new data sources in Cloudstack
+- Added UEFI Support to the Cloudstack instance resource
+- Added vApp properties support to the Cloudstack Instance resource
+- Added parameters (host_id , cluster_id support to the Cloudstack instance resource
+- Added source_nat_ip_address support to the Cloudstack network
+- Added new resource attach_volume
+- Improved service offering creation by adding more parameters
+- Added documentation for new resources
+- Various Bug fixes
+- Validated and fixed all existing resource creations to work as expected
+
+Apache CloudStack Terraform provider v0.5.0 is available for
+download now from the [Apache CloudStack
+website](https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads/#cloudstack-terraform-provider-release).
+
+
Downloads and Documentation
+
+The official source code for Apache CloudStack Terraform provider can
+be downloaded from:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads
+
+The installation and usage documentation for Apache CloudStack Terraform provider is available at:
+
+- https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-terraform-provider/wiki
+- https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-terraform-provider/wiki#installing-from-github-release
+
+The documentation for the usage of resources to create and interact
+with CloudStack is available at
+https://registry.terraform.io/providers/cloudstack/cloudstack/0.5.0/docs
+
+Users can also get the provider from the Terraform registry published at:
+https://registry.terraform.io/providers/cloudstack/cloudstack/0.5.0
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Apache Community over Code 2024 – June 3rd-5th, Bratislava, Slovakia
+tags: [news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: coceu-2024
+---
+
+
+
+
+On 3-5th June, the [Apache Software
+Foundation](https://www.apache.org) will be holding the annual
+[Community Over Code EU](https://eu.communityovercode.org/)
+conference. This year, attendees can anticipate engaging sessions led
+by Apache CloudStack community members at the event. It serves as a
+prime platform to stay aware of the newest developments within Apache
+Software Foundation (ASF) projects and their associated
+communities. Taking place in the charming city of Bratislava,
+Slovakia, this event fosters an environment conducive to
+collaborative, vendor-neutral discussions. Open-source communities
+from across the globe will converge to freely exchange ideas and
+strategize on various projects.
+
+
+
+
+
+
+## Apache CloudStack Sessions
+
+Below you can find a list of all the sessions about Apache CloudStack
+– all of which will be held by Apache CloudStack community members.
+
+###### What’s New in CloudStack, [Boris Stoyanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bstoyanov/) – Monday 3rd at 13:20 – 13:50 (Harmony 3)
+
+In this session, CloudStack PMC Member Boris will be covering the
+latest major features in Apache CloudStack over the past few releases.
+
+###### Transitioning from VMware to Apache CloudStack: A Path to Profitability and Competitiveness, [Marco Sinhoreli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/msinhore/) – Tuesday 4th at 12:30 – 13:00 (Harmony 1)
+
+In this session, Marco will explore the potential of migrating from
+VMware to Apache CloudStack with KVM. VMware vSphere is a robust cloud
+infrastructure and management solution that combines vSphere and
+vRealize Suite, providing automation and operations capabilities for
+traditional and modern infrastructure and apps. However, the
+transition to Apache CloudStack can offer enhanced profitability and
+competitiveness.
+
+Marco will delve into the benefits of Apache CloudStack, including its
+cost-effectiveness and open-source nature, and discuss how a gradual
+migration from VMware vCloud can reduce ownership costs, increase
+profitability, and enhance competitiveness. He will also cover the
+practical steps and considerations in planning and executing this
+transition effectively.
+
+###### Making Apache CloudStack market ready with a native rating solution,[Daniel Salvador](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gutoveronezi/),[Bryan Lima](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-lima/), [João Paraquetti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo%C3%A3o-jandre-136a32159/),[Rafael Weingärtner](http://cloudstack.apache.org) – Tuesday 4th at 14:00 – 14:30 (Harmony 1)
+
+This presentation will address the design and efforts of the ACS
+community to implement a native rating feature that will allow more
+flexibility and reduce the need for external systems.
+
+###### Importing KVM instances from external KVM hosts or QCOW2, [Andrija Panić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrijapanic/) – Tuesday 4th at 14:40 – 15:10 (Harmony 1)
+
+CloudStack recently introduced a few hypervisor migration features, to
+help cloud operators migrate existing VM workloads into CloudStack. In
+this session, Andrija will show how you can migrate instances from
+external KVM hosts to KVM hosts managed by CloudStack. Andrija will
+also show how you can quickly deploy an instance from a previously
+prepared qcow2 image.
+
+###### Incremental snapshots/backups in KVM plugin of Apache CloudStack, [Daniel Salvador](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gutoveronezi/), [Bryan Lima](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-lima/), [João Paraquetti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo%C3%A3o-jandre-136a32159/),[Rafael Weingärtner](http://cloudstack.apache.org) – Tuesday 4th at 15:20 – 15:50 (Harmony 1)
+
+Apache CloudStack (ACS) and KVM are a combination that many
+organizations decided to adopt. KVM is a widely used hypervisor with a
+vibrant community and support in different operating system
+distributions. While developing the KVM plugin functionalities, one
+normally tries to make use of the full potential of the
+hypervisor. However, while Libvirt, the toolkit used by ACS to manage
+KVM VMs, already supports native incremental snapshots, every volume
+snapshot/backup taken with ACS is a full snapshot/backup. In many
+situations, always taking full snapshots of volumes is costly for both
+the storage network and storage systems. This presentation will
+address the design and efforts of the ACS community to support
+incremental snapshots/backups for the KVM plugin. Thus, creating a
+native backup solution in ACS that supports differential copies.
+
+###### VNF Integration and Support in Apache CloudStack, [Wei Zhou](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wei-zhou-3635b633/) – Tuesday 4th at 16:10 – 16:40 (Harmony 1)
+
+In this session, Wei will present how CloudStack 4.19 adds the
+capability to easily and quickly perform a light-touch integration of
+networking appliances with Apache CloudStack, allowing for operators
+and end users to offer a broader range of networking services while
+empowering end-users to effortlessly deploy their own virtualized
+network functions (VNFs).
+
+###### SDN Options in Apache CloudStack, [Alexandre Mattioli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandremattiolibastos/) – Tuesday 4th at 16:50 – 17:20 (Harmony 1)
+
+Apache CloudStack integrates with two major SDN solutions, Tungsten
+Fabric (OpenSDN) for KVM environments and NSX for VMWare ESX
+environments. In this talk, Alex will explore how these integrations
+were implemented, how to setup ACS Zones with these SDNs and he will
+also explore their capabilities in regards to Apache CloudStack.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Daniel Salvador - VP of Apache CloudStack
+tags: [community, news]
+authors: [ivet]
+slug: vp-2024
+---
+
+
+
+## Interview: Daniel Salvador - VP of Apache CloudStack
+
+The Apache CloudStack community is announcing that Daniel Augusto
+Veronezi has taken on the role of Vice President (VP) of Apache
+CloudStack recently, a position that bridges the gap between the
+vibrant community of developers and users and the Apache Software
+Foundation (ASF) board. In this new role, Daniel is entrusted with
+ensuring the health and growth of both the project and its community,
+guiding its further development while fostering a collaborative
+environment.
+
+
+
+In our exclusive interview with Daniel, we explore the
+responsibilities and vision he brings to this role. As he explains,
+the VP’s primary duty is to serve as a liaison, ensuring effective
+communication and alignment between the CloudStack community and the
+ASF board. Despite holding this significant title, Daniel emphasizes
+that the VP role carries no extra privilege or weight in
+decision-making compared to other Project Management Committee (PMC)
+members. His focus will be on maintaining a healthy community and
+steering the project towards its future goals.
+
+CloudStack has been a game-changer for many companies, particularly
+those seeking an easy-to-deploy, robust cloud management
+solution. With its latest enhancements, including advanced billing and
+white-label capabilities, CloudStack is ideal for digital service
+providers and companies managing large-scale virtual machine (VM)
+environments. Telecom companies and cloud providers, in particular,
+stand to benefit from CloudStack's ability to streamline VM
+management, enhance security, and provide detailed cost and resource
+tracking. Read the full interview below.
+
+#### What exactly is the role of VP of Apache CloudStack?
+
+The main role of a VP is to interface between the community/project
+and the ASF board. The VP is not different from the other PMC members;
+therefore, there is no privilege or greater weight in decisions for
+the person acting as VP. However, the VP is entrusted with
+guaranteeing the health of the community and also guiding the further
+development of the project and its community.
+
+#### CloudStack has played a critical role for many solutions providers and companies seeking ease of use and deployment. Which companies can benefit the most from CloudStack?
+
+The latest billing and white-label capabilities make Apache CloudStack
+an ideal choice for cloud and digital service providers. However, for
+any company that needs to manage virtual machines (VMs) to run their
+workloads, CloudStack can help them to better visualize costs and the
+workloads and ease their management while adding security mechanisms,
+awareness of the resources applied in each project/application, and
+auditing tools with respect to infrastructure changes in the VMs where
+they run. The most benefits of CloudStack come when one needs to
+support large cloud environments. Therefore, CloudStack is a reliable
+alternative for companies that handle several sites, like Telecoms and
+cloud providers.
+
+
+
+#### Choosing a cloud management system is a hard thing, especially if you have a long history with specific technologies. Why should companies migrate to CloudStack?
+
+Before choosing a technology to adopt as the basis of the cloud, the
+service provider needs to define its requirements, look for
+alternatives, and understand how it can address its needs. It all
+depends on the list of requirements, and the operating team that the
+company has. Most time, digital services companies will find out that
+CloudStack is the best option, with its easy-to-use graphical
+interface, market-ready structure, advanced features, reduced
+operating costs, and so on.
+
+#### On the development side, how easy it is to implement and manage CloudStack?
+
+Once you understand the CloudStack code structure, it is not
+hard. However, we (the community) have to understand that we have
+several development barriers. We are already working with a highly
+complex context; to work with CloudStack, developers need to
+understand storage, networking, virtualization, Internet protocols,
+and much more. On top of that, we do not use mainstream/standardized
+frameworks for the RESTful APIs and JPA; we use Spring in a
+non-standard fashion; we do not have a solid standard between our
+APIs, and so on. We are constantly increasing the complexity to
+extend/evolve and maintain ACS. That creates a bubble of development
+where it is hard to join, which is not healthy for a community. In
+fact, we already had cases of people leaving the project because of
+its barriers. I believe the first step toward removing those barriers
+is to clearly define our subjective processes, like deprecating old
+API methods, technologies, and development standards in favor of
+mainstream/standardized frameworks and technologies. For that, we have
+a discussion running in the community, and I invite our readers to
+join it: https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/discussions/8970.
+
+#### What would you share about the community?
+
+The CloudStack community is very active and is always bringing new use
+cases and innovation for the project. That is very interesting for the
+evolution of the project. We are constantly growing and developing
+further without being tied to a single vendor. That is in fact on of
+the reasons that attracts most organizations to Apache CloudStack. The
+diversity of its culture and community.
+
+#### How do you think we can all grow the CloudStack community?
+
+The first step towards growing the community is to admit where we are
+going wrong and work to fix our errors. As mentioned before, we have
+some development barriers; and casting light on that allows us to work
+on solutions. By doing that, we enable more people to contribute to
+the community more easily. We have to guarantee that all the
+contributors are being evaluated by the same criteria, not using
+double standards. Another thing that I and my colleagues have been
+considering is to host a conference in Brazil in the near
+future. Latin America has lots of players in the telecom and
+cloud-providing scenario using CloudStack as their cloud orchestrator;
+however, due to several factors, not all of them participate in the
+community or attend international conferences. Therefore, promoting
+even more CloudStack in Latin America can motivate them to participate
+and grow the community even more here, both users and contributors.
+
+#### What is the direction in which Apache CloudStack is going as a technology?
+
+Cloud computing is a fundamental technology for organizations that
+aspire to optimize their data center operations. As a whole,
+CloudStack excels in orchestrating cloud environments; it has been the
+choice of many companies for years. With adequate maintenance and
+development of the project, CloudStack will become the cornerstone of
+most cloud providers.
+
+#### Many community members notice that CloudStack is becoming more and more appealing for enterprises. What would you advise this type of organization?
+
+Indeed, CloudStack is becoming more appealing for large enterprise as
+"brick and mortar" business are getting more and more
+digitalized. Companies running large datacenters will find out that
+CloudStack is one of the best options, with its easy-to-use graphical
+interface, market-ready structure, advanced features, and so on. My
+advice to organizations adopting CloudStack is to study and understand
+its powerful features and develop solutions based on CloudStack's
+numerous functionalities.
+
+#### As a person, you are recognized for your contribution to CloudStack. How did you start with it?
+
+My CloudStack journey started in December 2020 when I started to work
+at SC Clouds. At first, my tasks were focused on understanding how
+CloudStack works and troubleshooting situations. Аfterwards, I started
+developing/improving features, reviewing patches, discussing
+solutions, and helping the community through the mailing lists. As I
+got more and more involved, my goals and focus changed, and now most
+of my efforts are on designing features and guiding/mentoring others
+through the community. Currently, I am mentoring more than 10 people
+in the community who are my colleagues in SC Clouds.
+
+#### Any advice to all developers writing new features for CloudStack?
+
+CloudStack is a complex project; therefore, before starting the
+development of big features, it is crucial to create a specification,
+so that the necessary changes are mapped, structured, and
+documented. We are a community with people from different places and
+we have different cultures, knowledge, experiences, and ways of
+thinking. If we do not clearly document what we are doing, it gets
+hard for others to maintain and evolve the features, creating a bubble
+of development, which is not healthy for the community. Furthermore,
+if one does not have a specification for the feature being developed,
+unnecessary code might get changed. With more code touched, more
+errors and bugs could be introduced. Another important point is to
+understand the root cause of the situations faced. It is common to see
+PRs intended to solve a problem by adding workarounds because the root
+causes of the problem are never understood; however, several times
+those workarounds add unnecessary complexity to the project and do not
+fully address the situation; they might even introduce other bugs and
+situations. It is very important to understand what is happening and
+act precisely.
+
+#### If you need to summarize CloudStack in 3 words, what would they be?
+
+I think they would be: stable, resilient, and innovative.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack Kubernetes Provider v1.1.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [ivet]
+slug: cloudstack-kubernetes-provider-v1.1.0
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudstack-kubernetes-provider-v1.1.0)
+
+The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of
+[CloudStack Kubernetes Provider
+v1.1.0](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-kubernetes-provider/releases/tag/v1.1.0)
+that facilitates Kubernetes deployments on Cloudstack.
+
+It allows Kubernetes to dynamically allocate IP addresses and the
+respective networking rules on CloudStack to ensure seamless TCP, UDP
+and TCP-Proxy LoadBalancer deployments on Kubernetes. This was
+historically part of the Kubernetes codebase which was later removed
+and donated to the project to allow for further maintenance of the
+provider plugin.
+
+
+
+# Documentation
+
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/latest/plugins/cloudstack-kubernetes-provider.html
+
+# Downloads
+
+The official source code for the v1.1.0 release can be downloaded from
+the downloads page:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads#cloudstack-kubernetes-provider-release
+
+Changelog for this release can be found here:
+
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-kubernetes-provider/releases/tag/v1.1.0
+
+In addition to the official source code release, the container image
+is available here::
+
+https://hub.docker.com/layers/apache/cloudstack-kubernetes-provider/v1.1.0/images/sha256-10c058968e7d2f8e55da5976336a42d88b057e75880f000d3120aa2d75649e97?context=explore
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "[ADVISORY] Apache CloudStack LTS Security Releases 4.18.2.1 and 4.19.0.2"
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [shwstppr]
+slug: security-release-advisory-4.19.0.2-4.18.2.1
+---
+
+[](/blog/security-release-advisory-4.19.0.2-4.18.2.1)
+
+Apache CloudStack project announces the release of LTS security releases
+[4.18.2.1](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.18.2.1) and
+[4.19.0.2](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.19.0.2) that
+addresses CVE-2024-38346 and CVE-2024-39864, both of severity rating
+'important', explained below.
+
+
+
+## [CVE-2024-38346](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-38346): Unauthenticated cluster service port leads to remote execution
+
+The CloudStack cluster service runs on unauthenticated port (default 9090) that
+can be misused to run arbitrary commands on targeted hypervisors and CloudStack
+management server hosts. Some of these commands were found to have command
+injection vulnerabilities that can result in arbitrary code execution via agents
+on the hosts that may run as a privileged user. An attacker that can reach the
+cluster service on the unauthenticated port (default 9090), can exploit this to
+perform remote code execution on CloudStack managed hosts and result in complete
+compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CloudStack
+managed infrastructure.
+
+## [CVE-2024-39864](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-39864): Integration API service uses dynamic port when disabled
+
+The CloudStack integration API service allows running its unauthenticated API
+server (usually on port 8096 when configured and enabled via
+integration.api.port global setting) for internal portal integrations and for
+testing purposes. By default, the integration API service port is disabled and
+is considered disabled when integration.api.port is set to 0 or negative. Due to
+an improper initialisation logic, the integration API service would listen on a
+random port when its port value is set to 0 (default value). An attacker that
+can access the CloudStack management network could scan and find the randomised
+integration API service port and exploit it to perform unauthorised
+administrative actions and perform remote code execution on CloudStack managed
+hosts and result in complete compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, and
+availability of CloudStack managed infrastructure.
+
+## Credits
+
+Both the CVEs are credited to the following reporters from the Apple Services
+Engineering Security team:
+
+- Adam Pond (finder)
+- Terry Thibault (finder)
+- Damon Smith (finder)
+
+## Affected versions:
+
+- Apache CloudStack 4.0.0 through 4.18.2.0
+- Apache CloudStack 4.19.0.0 through 4.19.0.1
+
+## Resolution
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.18.2.1, 4.19.0.2 or later, which
+addresses these issues. Additionally, users who cannot upgrade and otherwise
+are recommended for following actions:
+
+- Restrict the network access to the cluster service port (default 9090) on a
+CloudStack management server host to only its peer CloudStack management server
+hosts.
+
+- Restrict the network access on the CloudStack management server hosts to only
+essential ports.
+
+## Downloads and Documentation
+
+The official source code for the 4.18.2.1 and 4.19.0.2 releases can be
+downloaded from the project downloads page:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads
+
+The 4.18.2.1 and 4.19.0.2 release notes can be found at:
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.18.2.1/releasenotes/about.html
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.0.2/releasenotes/about.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors
+have also made release packages available on the Apache CloudStack
+download page, and available at:
+
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/7/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+- https://www.shapeblue.com/cloudstack-packages/
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "[ADVISORY] Apache CloudStack CVE-2024-41107: SAML Signature Exclusion"
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [shwstppr]
+slug: security-release-advisory-cve-2024-41107
+---
+
+[](/blog/security-release-advisory-cve-2024-41107)
+
+Apache CloudStack project announces the release of LTS security releases
+[4.19.1.0](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.19.1.0) and
+[4.18.2.2](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.18.2.2) that
+addresses CVE-2024-41107 that affects CloudStack SAML users, of severity
+'important' explained below.
+
+
+
+## [CVE-2024-41107](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-41107): SAML Signature Exclusion
+
+The CloudStack SAML authentication (disabled by default) does not enforce
+signature check. In CloudStack environments where SAML authentication is
+enabled, an attacker that initiates CloudStack SAML single sign-on
+authentication can bypass SAML authentication by submitting a spoofed SAML
+response with no signature and known or guessed username and other user
+details of a SAML-enabled CloudStack user-account. In such environments,
+this can result in a complete compromise of the resources owned and/or
+accessible by a SAML enabled user-account.
+
+## Credits
+
+The original issue was reported by Christian Gross of Netcloud AG who filed
+it as a bug report at
+[https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/issues/4519](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/issues/4519).
+
+More recently it was reported as a security issue by the following
+reporters from the Apple Services Engineering Security team:
+
+- Damon Smith
+- Adam Pond
+- Terry Thibault
+
+## Affected versions:
+
+- Apache CloudStack 4.5.0 through 4.18.2.1
+- Apache CloudStack 4.19.0.0 through 4.19.0.2
+
+## Resolution
+
+Affected users are recommended to disable the SAML authentication plugin
+by setting the "saml2.enabled" global setting to "false", or upgrade to
+version 4.18.2.2, 4.19.1.0 or later, which addresses this issue.
+
+## Downloads and Documentation
+
+The official source code for the 4.18.2.2 and 4.19.1.0 releases can be
+downloaded from the project downloads page:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads
+
+The 4.18.2.2 and 4.19.1.0 release notes can be found at:
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.18.2.2/releasenotes/about.html
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.1.0/releasenotes/about.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors
+have also made release packages available on the Apache CloudStack
+download page, and available at:
+
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/7/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+- https://www.shapeblue.com/cloudstack-packages/
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack 4.19.1.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: cloudstack-4.19.1.0-release
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudstack-4.19.1.0-release)
+
+The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of CloudStack
+4.19.1.0.
+
+The CloudStack 4.19.1.0 release is a maintenance release as part of its
+4.19.x LTS branch and contains more than 300 fixes and improvements
+since the CloudStack 4.19.0.0 release. Some of the highlights include:
+
+
+
+* Improvements for VMware migration to KVM
+* Support to manage/unmanage DATA volume of a primary storage on KVM
+* Support for NFS mount options for a primary storage on KVM
+* Support to change storage pool scope from Cluster to Zone and vice versa
+* Support for RHEL/OL/Rocky/Alma Linux in the same cluster
+* Import from remote KVM enhancements
+* Storage plugins, PowerFlex, StorPool, Linstor related fixes and
+improvements
+* Some CKS, Veeam (B&R) related fixes and improvements
+* Several UI fixes and improvements
+
+CloudStack LTS branches are supported for 18 months and will receive
+updates for the first 12 months and only security updates in the last
+6 months.
+
+Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
+software platform that allows users to build feature-rich public and
+private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface
+and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage
+resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March 2013.
+
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+## Documentation
+
+What's new in CloudStack 4.19.1.0:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.1.0/releasenotes/about.html
+
+The 4.19.1.0 release notes include a full list of issues fixed, as well
+as upgrade instructions from previous versions of Apache CloudStack, and
+can be found at:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.1.0/releasenotes/
+
+The official installation, administration, and API documentation for
+each of the releases are available on our documentation page:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+## Downloads
+
+The official source code for the 4.19.1.0 release can be downloaded from our
+downloads page:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors
+have also made convenience binaries available on the Apache CloudStack
+download page, and can be found at:
+
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/7/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+- https://www.shapeblue.com/packages/
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "[ADVISORY] Apache CloudStack LTS Security Releases 4.18.2.3 and 4.19.1.1"
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [nicolas]
+slug: security-release-advisory-4.19.1.1-4.18.2.3
+---
+
+[](/blog/security-release-advisory-4.19.1.1-4.18.2.3)
+
+Apache CloudStack project announces the release of LTS security releases
+[4.18.2.3](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.18.2.3) and
+[4.19.1.1](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.19.1.1) that
+address CVE-2024-42062 and CVE-2024-42222, both of severity rating 'critical',
+explained below.
+
+
+
+## [CVE-2024-42062](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-42062): User Key Exposure to Domain Admins
+
+CloudStack account-users by default use username and password based
+authentication for API and UI access. Account-users can generate and
+register randomised API and secret keys and use them for the purpose
+of API-based automation and integrations. Due to access permission
+validation issue that affects Apache CloudStack versions 4.10.0 upto
+4.19.1.0, domain admin accounts were found to be able to query all
+registered account-users API and secret keys in an environment
+including that of a root admin. An attacker who has domain admin
+access, can exploit this to gain root admin and other-account
+privileges and perform malicious operations that can result in
+compromise of resources integrity and confidentiality, data loss,
+denial of service and availability of CloudStack managed
+infrastructure.
+
+## [CVE-2024-42222](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-42222): Unauthorised Network List Access
+
+In Apache CloudStack 4.19.1.0, a regression in the network listing API
+allows unauthorised list access of network details for domain admin
+and normal user accounts. This vulnerability compromises tenant
+isolation, potentially leading to unauthorised access to network
+details, configurations and data.
+
+## Credits
+
+The CVEs are credited to the following reporters:
+
+- CVE-2024-42062:
+ - Fabricio Duarte
+
+- CVE-2024-42222:
+ - Christian Gross of Netcloud AG
+ - Midhun Jose
+
+## Affected versions:
+
+- CVE-2024-42062 affects the following versions:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.10.0 through 4.18.2.2
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.19.0.0 through 4.19.1.0
+
+- CVE-2024-42222 affect the following version:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.19.1.0
+
+## Resolution
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.18.2.3, 4.19.1.1 or later, which
+addresses these issues. Additionally, users on a version older than 4.19.1.0 are
+advised to skip 4.19.1.0 and upgrade to 4.19.1.1 instead. To maintain the
+security of their environment, users are advised to regenerate all existing user
+keys.
+
+## Downloads and Documentation
+
+The official source code for the 4.18.2.3 and 4.19.1.1 releases can be
+downloaded from the project downloads page:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads
+
+The 4.18.2.3 and 4.19.1.1 release notes can be found at:
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.18.2.3/releasenotes/about.html
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.1.1/releasenotes/about.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors
+have also made release packages available on the Apache CloudStack
+download page, and available at:
+
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/7/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+- https://www.shapeblue.com/cloudstack-packages/
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack European User Group Agenda 2024
+tags: [news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: cseug2024-agenda
+---
+
+[](/blog/cseug2024-agenda)
+
+We are excited to announce the agenda for the upcoming CloudStack European User
+Group, taking place in Frankfurt on September 19th, 2024. Hosted by
+[proIO](https://www.proio.com), a leading German Private Cloud and Managed
+Hosting Provider, this event promises to be a day filled with insightful
+presentations, networking opportunities, and the latest updates from the
+CloudStack community.
+
+
+
+
+
+## Event Agenda
+
+**10:30 – Registration & Morning Coffee**
+
+**11:00 – Welcome: CloudStack EU User Group Updates, [Swen Brüseke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/swen-brüseke-391912193/), [proIO](https://www.proio.com)**
+
+**11:15 - 12:00 - What’s New and What’s Upcoming in Apache CloudStack, [Giles Sirett](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilessirett/), [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com)**
+
+This talk provides a detailed overview of the latest advancements and upcoming
+features in Apache CloudStack. Giles will explore the 4.19 release, highlighting
+significant updates such as VNF Appliances Support, KVM Import, and VMware to
+KVM migration.
+
+Looking ahead to version 4.20, the presentation will outline anticipated
+features and offer a quick sneak peek into the project roadmap.
+
+**12:10 - 12:55 - VM-HA with CloudStack and Linstor, Rene Peinthor, [LINBIT](https://linbit.com)**
+
+Linstor's CloudStack integration uses DRBD's quorum implementation to determine
+whether a VM currently has problems accessing its disk storage and might need to
+be restarted on another host. This talk briefly overviews the implementation and
+includes a live demo of CloudStack’s VM-HA combined with Linstor.
+
+Rene will see what happens on DRBD level if a host node fails and when
+CloudStack will start doing HA recovery procedures. Rene will also go into
+CloudStack settings that can be used to tune VM HA timeouts.
+
+**13:00 - 14:15 - Lunch Break**
+
+**14:15 - 14:45 - Transitioning from VMware to Apache CloudStack: A Path to Profitability and Competitiveness, [Marco Sinhorelli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/msinhore/), [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com)**
+
+In this session, Marco will explore the potential of migrating from VMware to
+Apache CloudStack with KVM. VMware vSphere is a robust cloud infrastructure and
+management solution that combines vSphere and vRealize Suite, providing
+automation and operations capabilities for traditional and modern infrastructure
+and apps. However, the transition to Apache CloudStack can offer enhanced
+profitability and competitiveness.
+
+Marco will delve into the benefits of Apache CloudStack, including its
+cost-effectiveness and open-source nature, and discuss how a gradual migration
+from VMware vCloud can reduce ownership costs, increase profitability, and
+enhance competitiveness. Marco will also cover the practical steps and
+considerations in planning and executing this transition effectively.
+
+**14:55 - 15:25 - Internet Facing VMs and the DDoS Problem, [Wido den Hollander](https://www.linkedin.com/in/widodh/), [Your.Online](https://your.online)**
+
+When connected to the internet it is probably just a matter of time before one of your VMs is under a DDoS attack. Wido will cover how CloudStack handle this and what can you do about it.
+
+**15:35 - 16:05 - How We Use CloudStack to Provide Managed Hosting, [Swen Brüseke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/swen-brüseke-391912193/), [proIO](https://www.proio.com)**
+
+Swen will delve into how proIO leverages CloudStack to deliver robust and efficient managed hosting solutions. This session will explore the architecture and deployment strategies that enable us to provide reliable and scalable hosting services to our clients.
+
+**16:15 - 16:45 - Development of an Оbject Storage Plugin for CloudStack, [Christian Reichert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-reichert-35569b37/?originalSubdomain=de), [sc synergy GmbH](https://scsynergy.com/)**
+
+The abstract for this session is currently unavailable.
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+layout: post
+title: 'Committing to the CloudStack Project: Empowering the Future of Cloud Computing'
+tags: [community]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: committing-to-the-cloudstack-project
+---
+
+
+
+
+At the forefront of cloud computing stands the Apache CloudStack
+project, a robust open-source platform that enables organisations to
+build and manage scalable cloud environments with flexibility and
+efficiency.
+
+As open-source projects are not vendor-driven, they rely entirely on
+contributions from their respective community. This community-driven
+approach helps distribute the workload, accelerate innovation, and
+ensure that the software evolves to meet the needs of the global user
+base.
+
+For those passionate about shaping the future of cloud computing,
+contributing to the CloudStack project provides a valuable opportunity
+to make a significant impact.
+
+
+
+## Why Contribute to the CloudStack Project?
+
+For the CloudStack project, contributions can come in a variety of
+forms, such as code development, bug fixes, marketing, event
+organisation, being a speaker at events/meetups, documentation,
+contributing [case studies](/blog/tags/case-studies), and the list goes on. Below, we outline the
+various benefits of contributing to the project and share insights
+from community members.
+
+### Open-Source Community Collaboration
+
+Joining the CloudStack project means becoming part of a vibrant
+community of developers, architects, and enthusiasts who collaborate
+openly to advance cloud technology. Open-source projects thrive on
+diverse perspectives and contributions, making it an ideal environment
+for learning and growth.
+
+
+
+PMC member of the CloudStack project, [Rohit
+Yadav](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohityadavcloud) shared "As a
+committer or a PMC member, you gain industry and community recognition
+while collaborating on a global scale. You contribute to the
+development of features and improvements released with the project,
+securing your organisation’s interests and influencing the future of
+CloudStack. Your efforts drive its adoption and benefit a vast
+community that you become an integral part of."
+
+
+
+
+### Impactful Contributions
+
+As a committer to the CloudStack project, individuals have the
+opportunity to make substantial contributions to critical components
+of cloud infrastructure. Whether it's enhancing scalability, improving
+security measures, or innovating new features, every contribution
+directly impacts the usability and reliability of cloud solutions
+worldwide.
+
+
+
+PMC member [Daan (dahn)
+Hoogland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhoogland) shared his thoughts -
+"Users of a piece of software have an opportunity unique to
+open-source with a product like Apache CloudStack. They can see
+features and even direct the design before it hits production. They
+can alter the direction of the project, but for this they need to
+commit themselves to doing so. With only a few hours per week of
+effort you can guard and influence your main cloud orchestration tool
+to be as you need it."
+
+
+
+PMC Member, [Swen
+Brüseke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/swen-br%C3%BCseke-391912193/)
+expanded on Daan’s point - “Joining the CloudStack project means being
+part of a global community dedicated to advancing cloud technology. As
+a committer or PMC member, you have the opportunity to influence the
+direction of a widely used open-source project, connect with industry
+experts, and play a key role in its development. Your contributions
+can make a significant impact on the future of cloud computing.”
+
+
+
+
+### Professional Experience
+
+Working on an open-source project like Apache CloudStack provides
+invaluable hands-on experience that enhances professional
+growth. Contributors get the chance to collaborate with industry
+leaders and peers, thus giving them invaluable experience aiding their
+personal career trajectory.
+
+### Building a Reputation
+
+Becoming a committer to a respected open-source project such as Apache
+CloudStack can elevate one's professional profile within the tech
+community. It demonstrates expertise, dedication, and a commitment to
+driving innovation, potentially opening doors to new career
+opportunities and collaborations.
+
+
+
+4.19 Release Manager and PMC Member [Abhishek
+Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shwstppr/) expanded on this point -
+“Committing to an open-source project like CloudStack lets you
+contribute to the future of cloud infrastructure while honing your
+skills in a collaborative, innovative environment. It’s a chance to
+influence the project's direction, mentor new contributors, and gain
+recognition within the broader open-source community.”
+
+
+
+
+
+Committing to the CloudStack project is more than a professional
+endeavour; it is a commitment to shaping the future of cloud
+computing. Through collaboration, innovation, and dedication,
+contributors not only enhance their own skills and professional
+development but also contribute to a global effort to make cloud
+technology more accessible, secure, and efficient for everyone. As the
+demand for scalable cloud solutions continues to grow, the
+contributions made today through projects like CloudStack will
+undoubtedly shape the landscape of tomorrow's digital infrastructure.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack European User Group 2024 Roundup
+tags: [roundup]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: cseug-2024-roundup
+---
+
+
+
+
+This year’s CloudStack European User Group was another successful
+event for the community. The event drew a strong audience,
+highlighting the growth of the CloudStack community in the region.
+
+
+
+Discussions centred around CloudStack’s capabilities as a compelling
+alternative to VMware, highlighting the many benefits organisations
+can gain by avoiding vendor lock-in. The CloudStack community would
+like to extend its gratitude to event host and sponsor,
+[proIO](https://www.proio.com/), as well as to the additional event
+sponsors, [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/) and
+[LINBIT](https://linbit.com/).
+
+Their invaluable support helped make the event a reality.
+
+
+
+Below you can find the sessions slides, abstracts, as well as
+speaker’s social links in case you would like to connect and have any
+questions about their session!
+
+**Access each session's slides by clicking onto the presentation graphic.**
+
+## What’s New and What’s Upcoming in Apache CloudStack, [Giles Sirett](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilessirett/), [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/)
+
+Giles’s talk provided a detailed overview of the latest advancements and upcoming features in Apache CloudStack. Giles explored the 4.19 release, highlighting significant updates such as VNF Appliances Support, KVM Import, and VMware to KVM migration.
+
+Looking ahead to version 4.20, the session outlined anticipated features and offer a quick sneak peek into the project roadmap.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/mRYMTfOFJBdFbL)
+
+## VM-HA with CloudStack and Linstor, Rene Peinthor, [LINBIT](https://linbit.com)
+
+Linstor's CloudStack integration uses DRBD's quorum implementation to determine whether a VM currently has problems accessing its disk storage and might need to be restarted on another host. This talk overviewed the implementation and included a live demo of CloudStack’s VM-HA combined with Linstor.
+
+Rene shared what happens on DRBD level if a host node fails and when CloudStack will start doing HA recovery procedures. Rene also went into CloudStack settings that can be used to tune VM HA timeouts.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/NQsVZt1rkDPbLF)
+
+## Transitioning from VMware to Apache CloudStack: A Path to Profitability and Competitiveness, [Marco Sinhorelli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/msinhore/), [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/)
+
+In this session, Marco explored the potential of migrating from VMware to Apache CloudStack with KVM. VMware vSphere is a robust cloud infrastructure and management solution that combines vSphere and vRealize Suite, providing automation and operations capabilities for traditional and modern infrastructure and apps. However, the transition to Apache CloudStack can offer enhanced profitability and competitiveness. Marco delved into the benefits of Apache CloudStack, including its cost-effectiveness and open-source nature, and discussed how a gradual migration from VMware vCloud can reduce ownership costs, increase profitability, and enhance competitiveness. Marco also covered the practical steps and considerations in planning and executing this transition effectively.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/MTqaiZfT3UGqBx)
+
+## Internet Facing VMs and the DDoS Problem, [Wido den Hollander](https://www.linkedin.com/in/widodh/), [Your.Online](https://your.online/)
+
+When connected to the internet, it is probably just a matter of time before one of your VMs is under a DDoS attack. In this session, Wido covered how CloudStack handles this and what can you do about it.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/nwCRZ4IKbuwhFG)
+
+## How We Use CloudStack to Provide Managed Hosting, [Swen Brüseke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/swen-br%C3%BCseke-391912193), [proIO](https://www.proio.com)
+
+Swen shared how proIO leverages CloudStack to deliver robust and efficient managed hosting solutions. He also explored the architecture and deployment strategies that enable proIO to provide reliable and scalable hosting services to their clients.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/2wFRQEGUC7FLX2)
+
+## Development of an Оbject Storage Plugin for CloudStack, [Christian Reichert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-reichert-35569b37), [sc synergy GmbH](https://scsynergy.com/)
+
+The session abstract for this talk is currently unavailable.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/660h5Uz6twqbRY)
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "[ADVISORY] Apache CloudStack LTS Security Releases 4.18.2.4 and 4.19.1.2"
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [gutoveronezi]
+slug: security-release-advisory-4.18.2.4-4.19.1.2
+---
+
+[](/blog/security-release-advisory-4.18.2.4-4.19.1.2)
+
+The Apache CloudStack project announces the release of LTS security releases [4.18.2.4](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.18.2.4) and [4.19.1.2](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.19.1.2) that address the following security issues:
+
+- CVE-2024-45219 (severity 'Important')
+- CVE-2024-45461 (severity 'Moderate')
+- CVE-2024-45462 (severity 'Moderate')
+- CVE-2024-45693 (severity 'Important')
+
+
+
+## [CVE-2024-45219](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-45219): Uploaded and registered templates and volumes can be used to abuse KVM-based infrastructure
+
+Account users in Apache CloudStack by default are allowed to upload and register templates for deploying instances and volumes for attaching them as data disks to their existing instances. Due to missing validation checks for KVM-compatible templates or volumes in CloudStack 4.0.0 through 4.18.2.3 and 4.19.0.0 through 4.19.1.1, an attacker that can upload or register templates and volumes, can use them to deploy malicious instances or attach uploaded volumes to their existing instances on KVM-based environments and exploit this to gain access to the host filesystems that could result in the compromise of resource integrity and confidentiality, data loss, denial of service, and availability of KVM-based infrastructure managed by CloudStack.
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.18.2.4 or 4.19.1.2, or later, which addresses this issue.
+
+Additionally, all user-uploaded or registered KVM-compatible templates and volumes can be scanned and checked that they are flat files that should not be using any additional or unnecessary features. For example, operators can run this on their secondary storage(s) and inspect output. An empty output for the disk being validated means it has no references to the host filesystems; on the other hand, if the output for the disk being validated is not empty, it might indicate a compromised disk.
+
+```
+for file in $(find /path/to/storage/ -type f -regex [a-f0-9\-]*.*); do echo "Retrieving file [$file] info. If the output is not empty, that might indicate a compromised disk; check it carefully."; qemu-img info -U $file | grep file: ; printf "\n\n"; done
+```
+
+The command can also be run for the file-based primary storages; however, bear in mind that (i) volumes created from templates will have references for the templates at first and (ii) volumes can be consolidated while migrating, losing their references to the templates. Therefore, the command execution for the primary storages can show both false positives and false negatives.
+
+For checking the whole template/volume features of each disk, operators can run the following command:
+
+```
+for file in $(find /path/to/storage/ -type f -regex [a-f0-9\-]*.*); do echo "Retrieving file [$file] info."; qemu-img info -U $file; printf "\n\n"; done
+```
+
+
+## [CVE-2024-45461](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-45461): Access checks not enforced in Quota
+
+The CloudStack Quota feature allows cloud administrators to implement a quota or usage limit system for cloud resources, and is disabled by default. In environments where the feature is enabled, due to missing access check enforcements, non-administrative CloudStack user accounts are able to access and modify quota-related configurations and data. This issue affects Apache CloudStack from 4.7.0 through 4.18.2.3; and from 4.19.0.0 through 4.19.1.1, where the Quota feature is enabled.
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.18.2.4 or 4.19.1.2, or later, which addresses this issue. Alternatively, users that do not use the Quota feature are advised to disabled the plugin by setting the global setting "quota.enable.service" to "false".
+
+## [CVE-2024-45462](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-45462): Incomplete session invalidation on web interface logout
+
+The logout operation in the CloudStack web interface does not expire the user session completely which is valid until expiry by time or restart of the backend service. An attacker that has access to a user's browser can use an unexpired session to gain access to resources owned by the logged out user account. This issue affects Apache CloudStack from 4.15.1.0 through 4.18.2.3; and from 4.19.0.0 through 4.19.1.1.
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.18.2.4 or 4.19.1.2, or later, which addresses this issue.
+
+## [CVE-2024-45693](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-45693): Request origin validation bypass makes account takeover possible
+
+Users logged into the Apache CloudStack's web interface can be tricked to submit malicious CSRF requests due to missing validation of the origin of the requests. This can allow an attacker to gain privileges and access to resources of the authenticated users and may lead to account takeover, disruption, exposure of sensitive data and compromise integrity of the resources owned by the user account that are managed by the platform.
+
+This issue affects Apache CloudStack from 4.15.1.0 through 4.18.2.3 and 4.19.0.0 through 4.19.1.1
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.18.2.4 or 4.19.1.2, or later, which addresses this issue.
+
+## Credits
+
+The CVEs are credited to the following reporters:
+
+- CVE-2024-45219:
+ - Daniel Augusto Veronezi Salvador ()
+
+- CVE-2024-45461:
+ - Fabrício Duarte ()
+
+- CVE-2024-45462:
+ - Arthur Souza
+ - Felipe Olivaes
+
+- CVE-2024-45693:
+ - Arthur Souza
+ - Felipe Olivaes
+
+## Affected versions:
+
+
+- CVE-2024-45219:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.0.0 through 4.18.2.3
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.0.0 through 4.19.1.1
+
+- CVE-2024-45461:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.7.0 through 4.18.2.3
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.7.0 through 4.19.1.1
+
+- CVE-2024-45462:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.15.1.0 through 4.18.2.3
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.15.1.0 through 4.19.1.1
+
+- CVE-2024-45693:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.15.1.0 through 4.18.2.3
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.15.1.0 through 4.19.1.1
+
+## Resolution
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.18.2.4, 4.19.1.2 or later, which addresses these issues. Additionally, users on a version older than 4.19.1.0 are advised to skip 4.19.1.0 and upgrade to 4.19.1.2 instead.
+
+## Downloads and Documentation
+
+The official source code for the 4.18.2.4 and 4.19.1.2 releases can be downloaded from the project downloads page:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads
+
+The 4.18.2.4 and 4.19.1.2 release notes can be found at:
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.18.2.4/releasenotes/about.html
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.1.2/releasenotes/about.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors have also made release packages available on the Apache CloudStack download page, and available at:
+
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/7/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+- https://www.shapeblue.com/cloudstack-packages/
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+---
+layout: post
+title: 'Agenda Released: CloudStack Collaboration Conference 2024'
+tags: [news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: ccc2024-agenda-revealed
+---
+
+
+
+We are pleased the share that the official event agenda for this
+year’s CloudStack Collaboration Conference is now live!
+
+This year’s highly anticipated event is taking place in Madrid, Spain
+on November 20-22nd. The first day at #CSCollab2024 will be a
+hackathon day, with the following two days being fully dedicated to
+sessions and workshops around Apache CloudStack. This blog will delve
+into some of the highlighted sessions from the agenda and share
+details of the evening events.
+
+Registrations are still open for the conference for those still considering attending!
+
+
+
+
+
+## Get Involved in the CloudStack Hackathon on the First Day
+
+During the hackathon, participants will work on exciting projects
+ranging from improving CloudStack features, developing new plugins, or
+tackling specific cloud-related problems. Expert mentors and
+CloudStack maintainers will be available to provide guidance and
+support, ensuring everyone can contribute and learn. The day will
+conclude with a showcase of the top solutions and technically
+impressive projects.
+
+## Elevate Your Skills at the CloudStack Collaboration Conference Workshops
+
+Don’t miss the exclusive, hands-on workshops designed to deepen your
+CloudStack expertise and boost your cloud management skills. Led by
+industry experts and CloudStack pioneers, these workshops offer an
+interactive environment where you can dive into real-world scenarios,
+discover best practices, and explore advanced features. Whether you’re
+a seasoned professional or new to CloudStack, these sessions are
+tailored to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge that you
+can immediately apply.
+
+## A Glimpse into the Agenda
+
+Below you can find some of the standout sessions from this year’s
+event, including the keynote talks. Click the button below to see the
+full event agenda!
+
+
+In this session, John will explore the current state of the industry
+and highlight the immense potential for transformation through
+open-source technologies and will address:
+
+* The Why: The fundamental reasons driving the shift towards open source and its disruptive potential.
+* Future State: Projections and possibilities for what the technological landscape might look like with widespread open-source adoption.
+* Limiting Factors: Challenges and obstacles that could impede this transformation including compute processing limitations, government regulations, power constraints, AI oversight, vendor disruptions, and public cloud failures.
+* Gotchas: Unforeseen pitfalls and considerations businesses must be aware of.
+
+
+
+
+###### Keynote: Building India's Sovereign Hyperscale Cloud with the CloudStack Ecosystem, [Sunil Gupta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilgupta1701), Co-founder, Managing Director & CEO [at Yotta](https://yotta.com/)
+
+
+
+In this session, Sunil will talk about the massive digital
+transformation in India and how Yotta has partnered with the
+Government to build multi-region hyperscale sovereign GovCloud
+(perhaps largest outside US & EU) using Apache CloudStack and other
+partner’s technology stack.
+
+
+
+
+###### What is New in Apache CloudStack, [Rohit Yadav](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohityadavcloud), VP of Engineering, [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/)
+
+
+
+This will be an in-depth session on the latest advancements in Apache
+CloudStack, with a special focus on the exciting new features and
+improvements in the 4.20 release. As one of the leading open-source
+cloud management platforms, CloudStack continues to evolve to meet the
+needs of modern cloud infrastructures. This session will cover key
+updates that enhance functionality, scalability, and user experience,
+empowering cloud operators and developers alike. Rohit will explore
+the cutting-edge enhancements introduced in version 4.20, including
+new integrations, performance improvements, and security updates.
+
+
+
+
+###### The Importance of a Proper Out-of-Band Network When Running CloudStack, [Wido den Hollander](https://www.linkedin.com/in/widodh), CTO, [Your.Online](https://your.online)
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+Often overlooked, but very important: a proper Out-of-Band (OOB)
+network. When everything goes wrong you need proper access to your
+CloudStack environment in order to diagnose and resolve any issues. In
+this session, Wido will share how to design and implement a good OOB
+network and have CloudStack benefit from it.
+
+
+
+
+###### VMware/KVM to CloudStack/KVM Migration - tools and options within CloudStack, [Andrija Panić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrijapanic), Cloud Architect, [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com)
+
+
+
+In this talk, you will learn how CloudStack can help you
+import/migrate VMware/KVM instances/volumes to CloudStack and what
+options there are for operators to migrate those external workloads.
+
+
+
+
+## Evening Events
+
+##### Day 2: November 21st
+
+
+
+
+The Get Together Party will be taking pace on November 21st at the
+beautiful [Saona
+Texeira](https://www.gruposaona.com/en/restaurante/saona-teixeira/)!
+We invite all event attendees to join for an evening of drinks, great
+conversations, and networking opportunities. This is a great
+opportunity to connect with fellow community members, make new
+friends, and strengthen professional relationships in a relaxed and
+friendly atmosphere.
+
+
+
+The closing cocktail reception will be taking place at the event space
+\- [Orense34](https://www.meetingplace.es/en/orense-34/), where we will
+toast to a successful event and the exciting opportunities ahead in
+cloud technology and Apache CloudStack!
+
+
+
+### CloudStack Collaboration Conference 2024 - Made Possible with the Generous Support of Our Sponsors
+
+
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "[ADVISORY] Apache CloudStack LTS Security Releases 4.18.2.5 and 4.19.1.3"
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [gutoveronezi]
+slug: security-release-advisory-4.18.2.5-4.19.1.3
+---
+
+[](/blog/security-release-advisory-4.18.2.5-4.19.1.3)
+
+The Apache CloudStack project announces the release of LTS security releases [4.18.2.5](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.18.2.5) and [4.19.1.3](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.19.1.3) that address the following security issues:
+
+- CVE-2024-50386 (severity 'Important')
+
+
+
+## [CVE-2024-50386](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-50386): Directly downloaded templates can be used to abuse KVM-based infrastructure
+
+Account users in Apache CloudStack by default are allowed to register templates to be downloaded directly to the primary storage for deploying instances. Due to missing validation checks for KVM-compatible templates in CloudStack 4.0.0 through 4.18.2.4 and 4.19.0.0 through 4.19.1.2, an attacker that can register templates, can use them to deploy malicious instances on KVM-based environments and exploit this to gain access to the host filesystems that could result in the compromise of resource integrity and confidentiality, data loss, denial of service, and availability of KVM-based infrastructure managed by CloudStack.
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.18.2.5 or 4.19.1.3, or later, which addresses this issue.
+
+Additionally, all user-registered KVM-compatible templates can be scanned and checked that they are flat files that should not be using any additional or unnecessary features. For example, operators can run the following command on their file-based primary storage(s) and inspect the output. An empty output for the disk being validated means it has no references to the host filesystems; on the other hand, if the output for the disk being validated is not empty, it might indicate a compromised disk. However, bear in mind that (i) volumes created from templates will have references for the templates at first and (ii) volumes can be consolidated while migrating, losing their references to the templates. Therefore, the command execution for the primary storages can show both false positives and false negatives.
+
+```
+for file in $(find /path/to/storage/ -type f -regex [a-f0-9\-]*.*); do echo "Retrieving file [$file] info. If the output is not empty, that might indicate a compromised disk; check it carefully."; qemu-img info -U $file | grep file: ; printf "\n\n"; done
+```
+
+For checking the whole template/volume features of each disk, operators can run the following command:
+
+```
+for file in $(find /path/to/storage/ -type f -regex [a-f0-9\-]*.*); do echo "Retrieving file [$file] info."; qemu-img info -U $file; printf "\n\n"; done
+```
+
+## Credits
+
+The CVEs are credited to the following reporters:
+
+- CVE-2024-50386:
+ - Kiran Chavala (reporter)
+
+## Affected versions:
+
+- CVE-2024-50386:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.0.0 through 4.18.2.4
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.19.0.0 through 4.19.1.2
+
+## Resolution
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.18.2.5, 4.19.1.3 or later, which addresses this issue. Additionally, users on a version older than 4.19.1.0 are advised to skip 4.19.1.0 and upgrade to 4.19.1.3 instead.
+
+## Downloads and Documentation
+
+The official source code for the 4.18.2.5 and 4.19.1.3 releases can be downloaded from the project downloads page:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads
+
+The 4.18.2.5 and 4.19.1.3 release notes can be found at:
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.18.2.5/releasenotes/about.html
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.1.3/releasenotes/about.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors have also made release packages available on the Apache CloudStack download page, and available at:
+
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/7/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+- https://www.shapeblue.com/cloudstack-packages/
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack 4.20.0.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [joaojandre]
+slug: cloudstack-4.20.0.0-release
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudstack-4.20.0.0-release)
+
+# Apache CloudStack LTS Release 4.20.0.0
+
+The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of
+CloudStack 4.20.0.0.
+
+Apache CloudStack 4.20 is the most recent release of the cloud
+management platform. It comes as a product of extensive contributions
+from the development community and is a LTS release, guaranteeing
+ongoing maintenance and support for a period of 18 months
+
+
+
+The 4.20 release contains 26 new features, 79 improvements and 59 bug
+fixes since 4.19.
+
+Some of the highlighted features include:
+
+- Multi-Architecture Zones & ARM64 Support
+- Shared File Systems
+- VMware NSX Integration
+- CloudStack Webhooks
+- Granular Resource Limits
+- Dynamic & Static Routing
+- Simple NAS Backup and Recovery Provider
+- CEPH RGW Object Storage Provider
+- Security Group for Shared Networks in Advanced Zones
+- Huge Quota Plugin API improvements
+- Usage Management UI
+- Quota Tariff UI
+- Download Volume Snapshots
+
+CloudStack LTS branches are supported for 18 months and will receive
+updates for the first 12 months and only security updates in the last
+6 months.
+
+Apache CloudStack is an open-source software system designed to deploy
+and manage large networks of virtual machines, as a highly available,
+highly scalable Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud computing
+platform. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API
+for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources.
+The project became an Apache top-level project in March, 2013 and is
+currently deployed in thousands of organizations globally.
+
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+# Documentation
+
+What's new in CloudStack 4.20.0.0:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.20.0.0/releasenotes/about.html
+
+The 4.20.0.0 release notes include a full list of issues fixed, as well
+as upgrade instructions from previous versions of Apache CloudStack, and
+can be found at:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.20.0.0/releasenotes/
+
+The official installation, administration, and API documentation for
+each of the releases are available on our documentation page:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+# Downloads
+
+The official source code for the 4.20.0.0 release can be downloaded from
+our downloads page:
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors
+have also made convenience binaries available on the Apache CloudStack
+download page, and can be found at:
+https://download.cloudstack.org/el/7/
+https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15/
+https://www.shapeblue.com/packages/
+
+
+
+
+# A Word from the Community
+
+
+
+"The 4.20 release brings a balanced set of new features, fixes, and upgrades for Apache CloudStack. Including:
+
+
Dynamic and static routing for networks;
+
New NSX integration;
+
Shared file systems, and many others.
+
+
+Furthermore, already existing features were revamped, such as the Quota plugin, which was restructured to enable a billing pipeline to be implemented into ACS. We also had big changes on the building blocks of the project, such as:
+
+
Logging library update from log4j 1.29 to log4j 2.19;
+
+
+
+
+
+
+“Apache CloudStack 4.20.0 is an exciting version. We got several new integrations, such as Ceph RGW as an Object Storage provider and VMware NSX, and features, like Webhooks and Shared File System. We also got improvements for existing features, for instance, the Quota plugin API and UI improvements and the upgrade for Log4j 2. Furthermore, there are many fixes addressed in this release. In summary, 4.20.0 will open new doors for operators and users.”
+
+\- [Daniel Augusto Veronezi Salvador](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gutoveronezi/), Cloudstack VP
+
+
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Explore the Sessions from the CloudStack Collaboration Conference 2024!
+tags: [roundup]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: ccc-2024-roundup
+---
+
+
+
+The [CloudStack Collaboration Conference](https://www.cloudstackcollab.org/) 2024 was held in Madrid, Spain, from November 20-22, bringing together CloudStack users, developers, and operators from over 40 countries.
+
+
+
+This annual in-person event provided a valuable platform for the global CloudStack community to connect, collaborate, and contribute to shaping the future of the open-source platform. Taking place at [Orense 34](https://www.meetingplace.es/en/orense-34/), the conference offered a variety of in-depth sessions, workshops, and discussions covering topics such as CloudStack architecture, scalability, automation, security, and best practices. It was a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from industry experts, exchange real-world insights, and discover the latest innovations in CloudStack.
+
+We extend our sincere appreciation to our sponsors for their crucial support in making this event possible: [Aptum](https://aptum.com/), [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/), [LINBIT](https://linbit.com/), [StorPool](https://storpool.com/), [Cloudian](https://cloudian.com/), [Yotta](https://yotta.com/), [DIMSI](https://cloud.dimsi.io/), [Netris](https://www.netris.io/), [Your.Online](https://your.online/), [Leaseweb](https://www.leaseweb.com/en/), [proIO](https://www.proio.com/), [Ampere](https://amperecomputing.com/), [CDLAN](https://www.cdlan.it/en/), [Jotelulu](https://jotelulu.com/en-gb/) and [weSystems](https://wesystems.de/en/).
+
+Click the button below to view the official Event Roundup blog, where you’ll find links to session recordings, slides, abstracts, speaker’s social profiles, and the photos taken at the event.
+
+
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+---
+layout: post
+title: 'CVE-2025-22828: Unauthorised access to annotations'
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [nux]
+slug: unauthorised-access-to-annotations
+---
+
+## [CVE-2025-22828](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-22828): Unauthorised access to annotations
+
+Severity: Low
+
+Affected versions:
+
+- Apache CloudStack 4.16.0 or later
+
+## Description:
+
+CloudStack users can add and read comments (annotations) on resources they are authorised to access.
+
+
+
+Due to an access validation issue that affects Apache CloudStack versions from 4.16.0, users who have access, prior access or knowledge of resource UUIDs can list and add comments (annotations) to such resources.
+
+An attacker with a user-account and access or prior knowledge of resource UUIDs may exploit this issue to read contents of the comments (annotations) or add malicious comments (annotations) to such resources.
+
+This may cause potential loss of confidentiality of CloudStack environments and resources if the comments (annotations) contain any privileged information. However, guessing or brute-forcing resource UUIDs are generally hard to impossible and access to listing or adding comments isn't same as access to CloudStack resources, making this issue of very low severity and general low impact.
+
+
+CloudStack admins may also disallow listAnnotations and addAnnotation API access to non-admin roles in their environment as an interim measure.
+
+## Credit:
+
+Alex Perrakis (reporter)
+
+Efstratios Chatzoglou (reporter)
+
+## References:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-22828
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Meet Apache CloudStack at CloudFest 2025
+tags: [news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: cloudfest-2025
+---
+
+
+
+From March 17-20th, the world’s leading internet infrastructure event
+– [CloudFest](https://www.cloudfest.com) – will be taking place at
+Europa-Park in Rust, Germany! The Apache CloudStack project will be
+exhibiting at the conference for a third consecutive year, showcasing
+the benefit of complete vendor independency and flexibility of using
+open-source virtualization management solutions! The event presents a
+fantastic opportunity for cloud builders to discover Apache
+CloudStack’s robust capabilities and its value to the wider cloud
+computing industry. As the premier gathering for internet
+infrastructure professionals, CloudFest offers an ideal platform to
+connect with industry leaders, share insights, and highlight how
+Apache CloudStack is driving innovation in cloud computing.
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+## Get a Free Ticket!
+
+Click the button below to redeem a free pass, worth €499 EUR!
+
+Register for Free
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+## Visit the CloudStack Booth!
+
+Visitors to the Apache CloudStack booth (G24) at CloudFest will have
+the opportunity to explore live demos with CloudStack expert,
+providing insights into its capabilities and features. The booth will
+also serve as a space for discussions on topical subjects, such as
+migration strategies from proprietary technologies to Apache
+CloudStack. Whether you’re interested in new features or want to delve
+deeper into existing ones, the booth offers a chance to engage with
+knowledgeable community members and gain a deeper understanding of how
+CloudStack supports modern cloud infrastructure needs.
+
+## Why Apache CloudStack?
+
+For companies entering the public cloud market, one of the main
+challenges is selecting the right software to ensure efficient
+deployment for their customers. This process can be time-intensive
+and, if the wrong decisions are made, may lead to reduced returns on
+investment when delivering both public and private cloud solutions.
+
+Apache CloudStack offers a comprehensive solution for cloud builders
+and managed service providers. As a fully open-source platform, it is
+designed for ease of use, straightforward implementation, seamless
+management, and scalability. Supported by a vibrant open-source
+community and frequent release cycles, CloudStack helps businesses
+address critical challenges, including cost management, avoiding
+vendor lock-in, and effectively handling large-scale infrastructure
+across geographically distributed datacentres.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack European User Group 2025 – Vienna, Austria
+tags: [news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: cseug-2025
+---
+
+[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cloudstack-european-user-group-2025-vienna-austria-tickets-1217321664869?aff=oddtdtcreator)
+
+We’re thrilled to announce that the CloudStack European User Group
+(CSEUG) 2025 is happening on May 8th in Vienna, Austria! This User
+Group meeting will bring together the European CloudStack community
+for a full day of networking, knowledge sharing, and discussions about
+our open-source cloud technology. This year’s CSEUG is sponsored by
+[ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/),
+[proIO](https://www.proio.com/) and [LINBIT](https://linbit.com/), who
+will also be the local event host.
+
+
+
+
+
+## Why Attend CSEUG 2025
+
+Whether you’re an existing user of Apache CloudStack or have just
+started researching it, this is the perfect opportunity to connect and
+learn from fellow community members from the European CloudStack
+ecosystem. The event will host a full day of sessions, all focused-on
+Apache CloudStack. From new features to compelling case studies, the
+event promises to be yet another CSEUG to remember.
+
+## Who is the Event for?
+
+CSEUG is intended for developers, operators, and users to collaborate
+on advancing the Apache CloudStack project, exploring its features,
+and discussing its real-world applications.
+
+The event proudly welcomes attendees from across the globe, although
+you can expect the majority of attendees and speakers to be from the
+European CloudStack community. The primary audience includes
+enterprises, cloud service providers, telecommunications companies,
+and managed service providers (MSPs).
+
+## Agenda
+
+**10:00 - 10:45 - Apache CloudStack 101 - Introduction, What’s New and What’s Coming**,
+Giles Sirett, ShapeBlue
+
+**10:55 - 11:25 - Storage Setup for LINSTOR/DRBD/CloudStack**,
+Rene Peinthor, LINBIT
+
+**11:35 - 12:05 - I’d Like to Resell Your CloudStack Services, but...**,
+Brian Turnbow, CDLAN
+
+**12:15 - 12:45 - Fully Open-Source Private Clouds: Freedom, Security, and Control**,
+Swen Brüseke, proIO
+
+**12:45 - 13:45 - Lunch break**
+
+**13:45 - 14:15 - CloudStack + KVM: Your Local Cloud Lab**,
+Francisco Arencibia, Jotelulu
+
+**14:25 - 14:55 - Proposed Feature: Monitoring and Managing Cloud Usage in Apache CloudStack**,
+Grégoire Lamodiere, Joffrey Luangsaysana, DIMSI
+
+**15:05 - 15:35 - Stretching CloudStack Over Multiple Datacenters**,
+Wido den Hollander, Your.Online
+
+**15:45 - 16:15 - Pushing the Limits: CloudStack at 25K Hosts**,
+Boris Stoyanov, ShapeBlue
+
+## Meet [LINBIT - Our Host](https://linbit.com/)
+
+LINBIT is the company behind the open-source storage software DRBD and
+LINSTOR. Since 2001, the company has been recognized in the public
+sphere primarily for its distributed replicated storage system for the
+Linux platform DRBD, which was officially integrated into the Linux
+Kernel in 2010 by Linus Torvalds. LINBIT’s roots are deeply embedded
+in the open-source community, and its software and solutions are
+utilized by established organizations and businesses worldwide.
+
+## The Event Venue is Confirmed!
+
+**This year’s Spring Edition of CSEUG** will be held near **Vienna’s historic Old Town**, at [Quartier Belvedere Central 3](https://shapeblue.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5dc04ec275e7bd0b6af196418&id=c21a8d9a71&e=3c67b97b3c). Conveniently located just **20 minutes from Vienna International Airport** by car or public transport, this venue offers an easily accessible and welcoming space for our community members traveling to the event.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack 4.19.2.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [daan]
+slug: cloudstack-4.19.2.0-release
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudstack-4.19.2.0-release)
+
+The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of CloudStack
+4.19.2.0.
+
+
+
+The CloudStack 4.19.2.0 release is a maintenance update within the 4.19.x LTS branch. This release includes over 170 fixes, bringing the total number of fixes since version 4.19.0 to approximately 480.
+
+Some of the highlights include:
+
+* Improvements for third-party storage solutions like LINSTOR and StorPool
+* Numerous fixes for UI and API behaviour
+* Project access control fixes
+* Network enhancements for various types of networks
+* Improved VMware import functionality
+
+CloudStack LTS branches are supported for 18 months, receiving regular
+updates for the first 12 months, followed by security updates only in
+the last 6 months.
+
+Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
+software platform that enables users to build feature-rich public and
+private cloud environments. It offers an intuitive user interface and
+a robust API for managing compute, networking, software, and storage
+resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March
+2013.
+
+
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+## Documentation
+
+What's new in CloudStack 4.19.2.0:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.2.0/releasenotes/about.html
+
+The 4.19.2.0 release notes include a full list of issues fixed, as well
+as upgrade instructions from previous versions of Apache CloudStack, and
+can be found at:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.2.0/releasenotes/
+
+The official installation, administration, and API documentation for
+each of the releases are available on our documentation page:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+
+## Downloads
+
+The official source code for the 4.19.2.0 release can be downloaded from our
+downloads page:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors
+have also made convenience binaries available on the Apache CloudStack
+download page, and can be found at:
+
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/7/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+- https://www.shapeblue.com/packages/
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Why LifeinCloud Chose ACS for their Public Cloud
+tags: [case-studies]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: why-lifeincloud-chose-cloudstack
+---
+
+[](/blog/why-lifeincloud-chose-cloudstack)
+
+## The Story of LifeinCloud
+
+[LifeinCloud](https://lifeincloud.com/) is a privately-owned, European public
+cloud provider on a mission to make powerful cloud solutions more accessible to
+developers and businesses worldwide.
+
+They started in 2009 as a managed services provider, later expanding into
+private cloud solutions. As demand grew, they faced a similar challenge to many
+in our community:
+
+
+
+
+
+*"Each client environment was essentially a separate island. We were duplicating
+efforts across different environments - separate hardware, separate maintenance
+windows, separate upgrade cycles. This wasn't just inefficient; it was
+unsustainable as we looked to scale."*
+
+-[Bogdan Rohan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdanrohan/), LifeinCloud Founder & CEO
+
+
+
+
+
+Their solution? Building a multi-region public cloud platform powered by Apache
+CloudStack. The results transformed their operations: 40% reduction in overhead,
+85%+ infrastructure utilization, and onboarding time cut from weeks to hours.
+
+But the interesting part is how they got there.
+
+## The choice: CloudStack vs OpenStack
+
+During their technical evaluation, LifeinCloud's team discovered significant
+architectural differences between the two platforms. Their CTO, [George
+Lisandru](https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-lisandru-6840a9294/?originalSubdomain=ro),
+explains why OpenStack's architecture proved challenging for what they were
+trying to achieve:
+
+
+
+*"OpenStack's architecture follows the Unix philosophy - many small components
+each doing one thing well. In theory, this provides maximum flexibility. In
+practice, it means you need separate services for compute (Nova), networking
+(Neutron), identity (Keystone), image management (Glance) and storage (Cinder).
+Each component needs its own high-availability setup, monitoring and
+maintenance. It's as powerful as it is complex."*
+
+
+
+
+Their testing revealed striking differences in resource requirements for managing 100 VMs:
+- OpenStack needed 5+ control nodes and nearly 100GB of RAM just to manage itself
+- CloudStack ran the same workload with a single management server (two for HA) and just 16GB of RAM
+- Ceph integration with CloudStack "just worked," while OpenStack required additional components and careful configuration
+
+George also singled out CloudStack's API-first approach as a major advantage:
+
+*"It's remarkably stable and well-documented. The API hasn't broken compatibility
+in years, making it reliable for long-term automation. This is crucial for our
+customers building infrastructure-as-code pipelines."*
+
+## Implementation Challenges
+
+While basic deployment was straightforward, the team encountered several
+technical hurdles, as George notes:
+
+"The documentation for advanced HA configurations could be better. We ended up
+working directly with ShapeBlue and the CloudStack community to resolve some
+edge cases."
+
+Other challenges included:
+- Extensive Ceph optimization for their workload patterns
+- Network configuration refinement for maximum throughput
+- Management server database tuning for multi-datacenter operations
+
+## Real-World Performance
+
+After optimization, LifeinCloud reports that their deployment is now delivering
+consistent performance:
+
+**Compute Layer:**
+
+- [VM Provisioning](https://lifeincloud.com/products/cloud-servers/): 45 seconds average (down from 3+ minutes)
+- Live Migration: Sub-second downtime for running VMs
+- CPU Overhead: Less than 2% for KVM virtualization
+
+**Storage Layer (Ceph with NVMe):**
+
+- Random 4K Read: 120,000 IOPS per storage node
+- Sequential Read: 3.2 GB/s sustained throughput
+- Latency: Sub-5ms for cached reads
+
+## Storage Architecture
+
+When asked about why Ceph won, LifeinCloud’s CTO explains: "Ceph, while more
+resource-intensive, met our reliability requirements and offered better scaling
+characteristics."
+
+Their current Ceph implementation provides:
+
+- Triple replication for data redundancy
+- Dedicated networks for replication traffic
+- Optimized placement groups for better performance
+- Integration with [NVMe SSD storage](https://lifeincloud.com/products/block-storage/) for high-performance workloads
+
+## Network Architecture
+
+Their network design emphasizes redundancy and isolation through:
+
+- Dual physical switches for hardware redundancy
+- Network bonding on all hosts
+- Automatic failover capabilities
+- VLAN-based network separation
+- [Granular firewall](https://lifeincloud.com/products/cloud-firewall/) controls
+- Support for custom network topologies
+
+## Security Architecture
+
+The provider says security was built as a fundamental component into every layer of their stack:
+
+**Network Security:**
+
+- CloudStack's VLAN capabilities maintain complete customer traffic separation
+- Per-VLAN firewall rules allow customers to implement precise security controls
+- No cross-tenant network visibility
+
+**[Access Control](https://lifeincloud.com/features/identity-access-management/):**
+
+- Granular Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system
+- Precise permission management
+- Comprehensive admin action logging for compliance requirements
+
+*"The centralized management approach is key here,"* notes George. *"When
+something needs investigation, we're not playing detective across five different
+dashboards trying to piece together what happened."*
+
+## Technical Roadmap
+
+The LifeinCloud platform currently operates across multiple datacenters:
+
+- Frankfurt: Chosen for proximity to DE-CIX, Europe's largest Internet peering exchange
+- Bucharest: Features some of the fastest broadband internet globally
+- London: Europe’s largest data center market and a global business hub
+- Miami: Planned for end of 2025, connecting European customers to the Americas
+
+Having just released their
+[Kubernetes](https://lifeincloud.com/products/kubernetes/), [high-frequency
+compute](https://lifeincloud.com/products/high-frequency-compute/), and [S3-compatible
+object storage](https://lifeincloud.com/products/object-storage/) offerings,
+their upcoming technical initiatives include GPU support with direct device
+passthrough.
+
+## The Final Verdict
+
+After running CloudStack in production, LifeinCloud achieved the scalability
+they needed without the complexity they feared. Their infrastructure handled
+growth from one region to multiple availability zones while maintaining
+performance and reliability. Their CTO adds:
+*"So far, we're happy with how ACS performed in this expansion: one platform,
+multiple regions, no silos. We can scale globally while keeping data exactly
+where it needs to be."*
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+layout: post
+title: 'Meet the New VP of CloudStack: Nicolas Vazquez'
+tags: [community, news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: new-vp-nicolas-vazquez
+---
+
+# Meet the New VP of CloudStack: Nicolas Vazquez
+
+
+
+The CloudStack project is pleased to announce our newest VP, [Nicolas
+Vazquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nvazquezuy/). This interview
+explores Nicolas’ experience with Apache CloudStack, key projects,
+recent developments, advice on how to contribute to the CloudStack
+ecosystem, and more!
+
+##### Introduce yourself in a few words
+
+My name is Nicolas Vazquez, I am a Software Engineer from Uruguay. I
+have been involved on the CloudStack project for the last 10 years,
+during which I became a Committer and then a PMC member. In the last
+months I have been contributing to features like VMware to KVM
+migration, the support for Virtual Appliances on VMware, the
+Multi-Architecture Zones.
+
+
+
+I have been working as a Senior Software Engineer at
+[ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/) for the last 8 years, which is
+a major code contributor the project.
+
+[→ Explore the current project members](https://cloudstack.apache.org/who/)
+
+##### How did you first get involved in cloud computing and the Apache CloudStack project?
+
+I was initially assigned to work to a customer project - providing
+fixes and improvements for their CloudStack-based private cloud. This
+was the first time I was working on cloud computing (and CloudStack),
+and I had a big learning curve before delivering my first fixes, but
+fortunately it was made possible with the help from my current
+mentor. Eventually, and while still learning, I was able to deliver
+more fixes and improvements.
+
+##### Can you share your experience in the community and how you contribute to the CloudStack ecosystem?
+
+My experience with the community has been great since the first day. I
+still remember my first code contribution was not tidy, but I was
+pleased to see community members patiently reviewing and suggesting
+ways to improve it. I improved my next code contributions but still
+found it great that people took time to review and test my
+fixes. Today I continue by providing code contributions for new
+features & improvements, bug fixes, helping review other people’s
+contributions, and being involved in mailing lists discussions. During
+the last few years, I have been the release manager for versions
+4.16.0 and 4.17.0 and participated as a [GSOC
+mentor](https://cloudstack.apache.org/blog/gsoc-2023/) for two
+years. I’ve also presented features I have worked on, in several
+[CloudStack Collaboration
+Conferences](https://www.cloudstackcollab.org/).
+
+##### What are some key projects and developments you have worked on and are currently working on?
+
+I have worked on the development of many exciting features for
+CloudStack, some of which being: the VMware to KVM migration, the
+support for Virtual Appliances on VMware, the Multi-Architecture
+Zones. For cloud builders, features like VMware to KVM migration,
+support for Virtual Appliances on VMware, and Multi-Architecture Zones
+provide greater flexibility, lower costs, and faster deployment. They
+enable a shift away from proprietary platforms, simplify application
+delivery, and allow support for diverse workloads across different CPU
+architectures. Together, these capabilities help cloud builders create
+more open, efficient, and adaptable cloud environments.
+
+Most recently I have also worked (and still working) on some SDN
+integrations for CloudStack: the NSX 4 Integration (which has been
+included on version 4.20.0) and I currently working on the Netris
+Integration.
+
+
+[→ Watch Nicolas’s session on NSX 4 Integration from #CSCollab2024](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGDGo7yTM90)
+
+##### How do you think the CloudStack project will continue to grow over the next five years?
+
+CloudStack gives a solid, production-ready platform to run IaaS at
+scale without having to stitch together a bunch of tools. It’s
+hypervisor agnostic, which means we can support both KVM and VMware
+environments, and its built-in features. The API is clean and
+predictable, which makes automation straightforward, and the UI is
+user-friendly.
+
+What really stands out is the stability and maturity of the
+platform. We can deploy complex environments without worrying about
+unexpected behaviour or vendor lock-in, and the active open-source
+community means improvements are steady and transparent. For companies
+building private or public clouds, it’s a very practical choice. I
+think over the next years we will see many exciting new features as
+the adoption grows. CloudStack is already a reliable solution and has
+multiple integrations for storage and networking providers. I believe
+many more integrations will be introduced. I also believe the
+CloudStack community will grow in numbers, as we are already seeing
+many more people get involved by reporting issues, as well as
+proposing and providing fixes.
+
+##### What do you think is missing in terms of contribution to the CloudStack project from the community?
+
+In my opinion, there are a few items which are being improved in terms
+of contribution to the project. For new developer contributors, there
+is a lot to learn as the codebase is very large, but luckily there is
+a great starting guide to help new developers on their start with
+CloudStack: https://github.com/shapeblue/hackerbook. Also, many
+companies have been presenting their Use Case and how CloudStack fits
+their needs.
+
+[→ Explore CloudStack Use Cases & Integrations](https://cloudstack.apache.org/blog/tags/case-studies)
+
+However, I think the project is still missing more involvement on
+release candidate testing and keeping the documentation up to date. An
+increase on the release candidates testing would help us catch issues
+earlier and provide more robust releases. I would encourage everyone
+interested to contribute on these fronts, to make our product even
+better!
+
+##### What would you say as a conclusion to companies’ evaluating open-source technology?
+
+The cloud industry is evolving beyond scale — it’s now about control,
+flexibility, and long-term sustainability. Apache CloudStack addresses
+this shift by giving builders a stable, production-grade platform that
+doesn't compromise on openness. Its deep integration of core IaaS
+functions — compute, networking, storage — allows us to operate
+complex cloud environments efficiently, while avoiding the pitfalls of
+vendor lock-in. In a world where infrastructure decisions shape
+business agility, open-source solutions like CloudStack are not an
+alternative — they’re the foundation!
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Fabricio Duarte, new ACS committer, reflects on his commitment to the CloudStack project
+tags: [community]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: fabricio-duarte-committer
+---
+
+
+
+Fabricio Duarte is one of the newest committers of the Apache
+CloudStack community. In this interview, Fabricio delves into his
+professional background, his contributions to the CloudStack project,
+advice on how to get involved in the project, and more! Click the
+button below to see the current project member list.
+
+
+
+
+
+##### Introduce yourself in a few words and what your current job role is
+
+Hey all, I'm Fabricio. I'm an undergraduate student from Brazil
+pursuing my bachelor’s in computer science and working as a developer
+at [SC Clouds](https://scclouds.com.br/). I enjoy reading
+(particularly content in foreign languages; in fact, my involvement
+with open-source began with language learning related software),
+playing video-games and learning new stuff.
+
+##### What are some of your key contributions to the Apache CloudStack project?
+
+I have worked on:
+- investigating and patching security issues: CVE-2024-42062, CVE-2024-45461, https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/pull/9461;
+- fixing regressions:
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/pull/9894, https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/pull/10244, https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/pull/10546;
+- fixing bugs:
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/pull/7832, https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/pull/9888;
+- normalizing behaviors:
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/pull/8243, https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/pull/9636, https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/pull/10008;
+- and on various other improvements, such as:
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/pull/10363 and https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/pull/10454.
+
+##### What would your advice be to people interested in the CloudStack project, but not sure how to get involved?
+
+As a starting point, learn what CloudStack is used for, how to deploy
+a simple testing environment, and how to use its basic
+functionalities. The deployment process can feel quite overwhelming
+for people that are not familiar with the underlying technology, but
+there's lots of great guides on how to deploy minimal environments for
+testing. You don't need to understand everything on your first time
+(although it is good to look up what the software and commands you are
+using do). You will gradually understand things as you get more used
+to them and read more.
+
+Then, if you see that the project interests you and want to contribute
+(and learn more about CloudStack in the process), there are many
+things you can do: ask questions, give feedback, report bugs, test
+changes, submit patches, review code. All these things can be done by
+people with all expertise levels, even code related stuff! There are
+issues simple enough that, if you have a programming basis and already
+managed to deploy CloudStack, you can probably work on a patch.
+
+CloudStack also tends to participate in Google Summer of Code (and
+will participate this year!), which provides a great opportunity for
+newcomers to get involved while learning new technologies and
+improving their skills. A mentor will individually guide participants
+on getting started with the software and on developing an interesting
+feature or enhancement.
+
+##### What do you think are some of the standout features introduced in the last two years?
+
+Some standout features introduced in the last two years include, but are not limited to:
+
+- All the new quota functionality
+- Autoscaling VM groups
+- Dynamic & static routing
+- Flexible tags for host and storage pools
+- KVM instance import
+- Multi-architecture zones
+- Object storage framework
+- Secondary storage selectors
+- VMware to KVM migration
+- Webhooks
+
+##### What are some features that have not been developed yet and are not in the current roadmap that you would like to see?
+
+I have spent quite some time poking around Usage, and one thing that I
+sometimes see are inconsistencies between the cloud and cloud_usage
+databases, which results in removed resources generating usage records
+or existing resources not generating usage records. This usually
+happens because operators manually changed entries on the cloud
+database, but forgot to update cloud_usage. Something that I wish to
+see someday is an environment inconsistency detection feature that
+would automatically detect things like these and notify operators
+(there are the Usage sanity checks, but they are Usage-specific and
+very limited). This feature would also be able to detect
+inconsistencies in other modules, such as templates that exist on
+secondary storage but are not registered and vice-versa. The
+normalization would not be performed automatically so that we do not
+accidentally ignore an underlying problem, but we could suggest
+operators some actions to take (maybe even provide an API to easily
+execute these actions).
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+layout: post
+title: CloudStack India User Group 2025 – Greater Noida
+tags: [news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: csiug-2025
+---
+
+[](/blog/csiug-2025)
+
+We’re excited to share that the CloudStack India User Group (CSIUG) will be held
+on 11th July 2025 at the [D1 Yotta Data Center](https://tinyurl.com/yjff2yza) in
+Greater Noida.
+
+This event will bring together CloudStack users, developers, and operators from
+across India for a day of technical sessions, community collaboration, and
+in-depth discussions on building and running open-source cloud infrastructure.
+Expect real-world case studies, project updates, and valuable insights from
+across the CloudStack ecosystem.
+
+The 2025 CSIUG is supported by [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/), [Yotta](https://yotta.com/) and [LINBIT](https://linbit.com/).
+
+
+
+
+
+## Event Agenda
+
+09.00 - 09.45 - Registration & Networking
+
+09.45-10.00 - Meetup Kickoff & Welcome – Rohit Yadav, CSIUG Chairman
+
+10.00 -10.25 - The Yotta x CloudStack Advantage: a Scalable, India-First Cloud - Tailored for Sovereignty, Flexibility, Affordability and Innovation – Sunil Gupta, Yotta
+
+10.30 - 11.15 - Apache CloudStack 201: Let's Design & Build an IaaS Cloud – Jithin Raju, ShapeBlue
+
+11.30 - 11.55 - Empowering Cloud Providers with Apache CloudStack and Stackbill: From Infrastructure to Business Success - Ravichandran Palanisamy, StackBill
+
+12.00 - 12.25 - Ampere offers energy-efficient future for AI and Cloud - Vinod Kumar, Ampere Computing
+
+12.30 - 12.55 - Building and Operating a Private Cloud with CloudStack and LINBIT CloudStack HCI Appliance - Nischal Prabhu, LINBIT
+
+13.00 - 13.50 - Lunch & Networking
+
+13.50pm - 14.50 – Datacentre Tour
+
+14.50 - 15.00 - Meetup Photo-Op & Break
+
+15.00 - 15.25 - CloudStack GPU Integration - Rohit Yadav, ShapeBlue
+
+15.30 -15.55 - Simplifying End-to-End Apache CloudStack Deployment with a Web-Based Automation Portal - Vivek Kumar, Yotta
+
+16.00 -16.25 - Extensions Framework (XaaS) - Enabling Orchestrate Anything - Harikrishna Patnala & Abhishek Kumar, ShapeBlue
+
+16.30 - 17.30 - Meetup Closing & Networking
+
+## Who Should Attend?
+
+The CloudStack India User Group is for developers, cloud operators, engineers,
+and technology leaders in India who are working with or curious about — Apache
+CloudStack. Whether you’re deploying, managing, or building on CloudStack, this
+event offers a platform to explore its capabilities, hear real-world
+implementation stories, and engage with the open-source community driving the
+project forward.
+
+CSIUG brings together a diverse audience from across India’s growing cloud
+ecosystem — including enterprises, cloud service providers, telecoms, and
+managed service providers — all contributing to and benefiting from open-source
+cloud infrastructure. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect directly with
+core contributors, maintainers, and project committers in the region.
+
+## Bonus - DC Tour!
+
+Courtesy of Yotta, this CSIUG meetup event also includes a Data Center tour of
+their [D1 Data Center](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGSkazxblmE) in Greater
+Noida, which is also the event venue.
+
+## A Note from the Chair
+
+
+
+
+"The CloudStack India User Group (CSIUG) meetup brings together real users and
+developers to share practical insights, integrations, and success stories. With
+tech talks, live demos, and face-to-face networking, it’s a great space for
+anyone using or considering Apache CloudStack, to learn and connect with others.
+
+If you're building or running IaaS cloud infrastructure in India, CSIUG is where
+you want to be."
+
+-Rohit Yadav, CSIUG Chairman & CloudStack PMC Member
+
+
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack European User Group 2025 – Event Roundup
+tags: [roundup]
+authors: [antonia]
+slug: cseug25-roundup
+---
+
+
+
+The Apache CloudStack European User Group (CSEUG) convened on May 8th
+in Vienna, Austria, marking its return with a technically focused
+event that brought together a dynamic cross-section of users,
+contributors, developers, and operators from across Europe. Hosted at
+Quartier Belvedere Central, the event delivered a full day of in-depth
+technical sessions, collaborative community interactions, and
+practical insights into real-world deployments and advancements within
+the Apache CloudStack ecosystem.
+
+
+
+Organised annually by the CloudStack EU Community and with the support
+of longtime contributors and sponsors including ShapeBlue, ProIO, and
+LINBIT, the event continues to grow, reflecting the maturity and
+vitality of the Apache CloudStack community.
+
+## A Full Day of Technical Deep Dives and Community Learning
+
+The agenda for this year’s event included presentations covering core
+concepts, advanced configuration techniques, case studies on
+production deployments, and proposals for future development. The
+program was structured to accommodate both new users interested in
+open-source cloud orchestration and experienced practitioners working
+with large-scale Apache CloudStack environments.
+
+
+
+Below you can find the sessions slides, abstracts, as well as
+speaker’s social links in case you would like to connect and have any
+questions about their session!
+
+**Access each session's slides by clicking onto the presentation graphic.**
+
+## Apache CloudStack 101 – What’s New and What’s Coming, [Giles Sirett](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilessirett/), [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/)
+
+Giles Sirett, CEO of ShapeBlue kicked off the day with an accessible
+yet thorough overview of Apache CloudStack’s core capabilities. He
+walked attendees through the project’s architecture, support for
+multiple hypervisors (KVM, VMware, XCP-ng), and how CloudStack
+integrates into existing IT environments. The session also highlighted
+new features from recent releases and shared exciting developments on
+the roadmap, including enhancements in UI/UX, support for
+containerized workloads, and improvements in scalability and
+automation.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/cloudstack-euug-may-2025-introduction-101-giles-sirett-pdf/279333961)
+
+## Storage Setup for LINSTOR/DRBD/CloudStack, [Rene Peinthor](https://github.com/rp-), [LINBIT](https://linbit.com/)
+
+Rene Peinthor, Software Engineer at LINBIT, presented a comparative
+analysis of various storage setups including LVM-Thin, ZFS, and
+striped volumes, explaining the trade-offs between performance,
+failure domains, and operational complexity. Attendees gained
+actionable insights into designing optimized storage backends using
+LINSTOR with CloudStack, and learned best practices for balancing high
+availability with efficient resource utilization.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/storage-setup-for-linstor-drbd-cloudstack/279334610)
+
+## I’d Like to Resell Your CloudStack Services, But..., [Brian Turnbow](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianturnbow/), [CDLAN](https://www.cdlan.it/en/)
+
+Brian Turnbow, DCT at CDLAN, shared a candid case study on onboarding
+a white-label reseller into CDLAN’s CloudStack-powered platform. The
+talk addressed the operational and technical challenges faced when
+customers require custom IP ranges, brand identity, billing
+integration, and even their own network capacity. This session
+resonated with providers looking to expand their customer base while
+maintaining operational control and compliance.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/i-d-like-to-resell-your-cloudstack-services-but/279334685)
+
+## Fully Open-Source Private Clouds: Freedom, Security, and Control, [Swen Brüseke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/swen-br%C3%BCseke-391912193/), [ProIO](https://www.proio.com/)
+
+In a compelling argument for digital sovereignty, SwenBrüseke, CEO at
+ProIO, presented ProIO’s fully open-source approach to building secure
+and performant private clouds. By combining Apache CloudStack with
+LINBIT’s storage stack, and maintaining transparency through
+professional support, ProIO demonstrates how organizations can reduce
+dependency on proprietary solutions while ensuring reliability,
+flexibility, and security. He also offered a comparative evaluation of
+CloudStack vs. other solutions like Proxmox, highlighting CloudStack’s
+strengths in automation, scalability, and multi-tenancy.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/ully-open-source-private-clouds-freedom-security-and-control/279381615)
+
+## CloudStack + KVM: Your Local Cloud Lab, [Francisco Arencibia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscoarencibia/), [Jotelulu](https://jotelulu.com/en-gb/)
+
+Francisco Arencibia, Senior DevOps Engineer at Jotelulu, provided a
+highly practical guide for setting up a CloudStack-based private cloud
+lab using KVM, ideal for testing and development. Attendees learned
+how to automate the entire setup using Ansible, making it simple to
+deploy and tear down environments. This session served as a great
+entry point for developers and sysadmins looking to experiment with
+CloudStack or prototype cloud-native applications.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/cloudstack-kvm-your-local-cloud-lab/279334768)
+
+## Proposed Feature: Monitoring and Managing Cloud Usage Costs in Apache CloudStack, [Grégoire Lamodiere](https://linkedin.com/in/grégoire-lamodière-04171210) & [Joffrey Luangsaysana](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jluang/), [DIMSI](https://dimsi.fr)
+
+Grégoire Lamodiere, CEO and Joffrey Luangsaysana, Cloud Expert at
+DIMSI introduced a proposed native feature aimed at tracking and
+visualizing cloud resource usage and cost within CloudStack. Gregoire
+and Joffrey emphasized the need for better visibility for both
+administrators and end users—especially in multi-tenant or MSP
+environments. The session invited feedback from the community,
+igniting discussion around metrics collection, usage-based billing,
+and potential integrations with third-party tools. The proposal
+underscores the community’s commitment to evolving CloudStack in
+response to real-world needs.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/proposed-feature-monitoring-and-managing-cloud-usage-costs-in-apache-cloudstack/279334953)
+
+## Stretching CloudStack Over Multiple Datacenters, [Wido den Hollander](https://www.linkedin.com/in/widodh/), [Your.Online](https://your.online/)
+
+Scaling CloudStack beyond a single datacenter brings new architectural
+considerations. Wido den Hollander, CTO at Your.Online, explored
+techniques for spanning CloudStack zones across multiple physical
+locations, including challenges in networking, storage, and
+orchestration. Drawing from operational experience, he outlined
+patterns for inter-datacenter VM migration and high availability while
+preserving CloudStack's logical zone constructs.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/stretching-cloudstack-over-multiple-datacenters/279335005)
+
+## Pushing the Limits: CloudStack at 25K Hosts, [Boris Stoyanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bstoyanov/), [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/)
+
+The closing session was a standout, as Boris Stoyanov, QA Manager at
+ShapeBlue walked the audience through a large-scale load testing
+initiative involving 25,000 hosts in a lab environment. This technical
+deep dive included performance benchmarks, system bottlenecks, and the
+specific code changes implemented to support this level of
+scalability. The findings will inform future development efforts to
+further strengthen CloudStack’s ability to support massive,
+distributed infrastructure.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/pushing-the-limits-cloudstack-at-25k-hosts/279335083)
+
+## Thank You for Making It a Success
+
+The Apache CloudStack community would like to extend a sincere thank
+you to ShapeBlue, ProIO, and LINBIT for their continued sponsorship
+and support. These events wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers,
+contributors, and passionate users who give their time and energy to
+make each gathering meaningful.
+
+We’re already looking forward to the upcoming CloudStack India User
+Group 2025, taking place on 11th July at the Yotta Data Centre Park
+(D1) in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Shortly after, we’ll be
+gathering again for the next CloudStack European User Group meeting in
+London on 18th September. And finally, the highlight of the year—the
+CloudStack Collaboration Conference—will be held in Milan, Italy from
+19th to 21st November. As the most significant CloudStack event
+globally, the conference brings together professionals from around the
+world to connect, share knowledge, and shape the future of open-source
+cloud infrastructure. Until then, stay involved, stay curious, and
+keep building!
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+layout: post
+title: "[ADVISORY] Security Improvements in Apache CloudStack 4.19.3.0 and 4.20.1.0"
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [pearl]
+slug: cve-advisories-4.19.3.0-4.20.1.0
+---
+
+[](/blog/lts-release-advisory-4.19.3.0-4.20.1.0)
+
+ The Apache CloudStack project announces the LTS release of [4.19.3.0](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.19.3.0) and [4.20.1.0](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.20.1.0) that address the following security issues:
+
+ - CVE-2025-26521 (severity 'Critical')
+ - CVE-2025-30675 (severity 'Low')
+ - CVE-2025-47713 (severity 'Critical')
+ - CVE-2025-47849 (severity 'Moderate')
+ - CVE-2025-22829 (severity 'Low')
+
+
+
+## [CVE-2025-26521](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-26521): CKS cluster in project exposes user API keys
+
+When an Apache CloudStack user-account creates a CKS-based Kubernetes cluster in a project, the API key and the secret key of the 'kubeadmin' user of the caller account are used to create the secret config in the CKS-based Kubernetes cluster. A member of the project who can access the CKS-based Kubernetes cluster, can also access the API key and secret key of the 'kubeadmin' user of the CKS cluster's creator's account. An attacker who's a member of the project can exploit this to impersonate and perform privileged actions that can result in complete compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of resources owned by the creator's account.
+
+CKS users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.19.3.0 or 4.20.1.0, which fixes this issue.
+
+### Updating Existing Kubernetes Clusters in Projects
+
+A **service account** should be created for each project to provide limited access specifically for Kubernetes cluster providers and autoscaling. Follow the steps below to create a new service account, update the secret inside the cluster, and regenerate existing API and service keys:
+
+#### 1. Create a New Service Account
+
+Create a new account using the role "Project Kubernetes Service Role" with the following details:
+
+| Field | Value |
+|----------------|--------------------------------------------------|
+| Account Name | kubeadmin- |
+| First Name | Kubernetes |
+| Last Name | Service User |
+| Account Type | 0 (Normal User) |
+| Role ID | |
+
+#### 2. Add the Service Account to the Project
+
+Add this account to the **project** where the Kubernetes cluster(s) are hosted.
+
+#### 3. Generate API and Secret Keys
+
+Generate **API Key** and **Secret Key** for the default user of this account.
+
+#### 4. Update the CloudStack Secret in the Kubernetes Cluster
+
+Create a temporary file `/tmp/cloud-config` with the following data:
+
+```
+api-url = # For example: /client/api
+api-key =
+secret-key =
+project-id =
+```
+
+Delete the existing secret using kubectl and Kubernetes cluster config:
+
+```
+ ./kubectl --kubeconfig kube.conf -n kube-system delete secret cloudstack-secret
+```
+
+Create a new secret using kubectl and Kubernetes cluster config:
+
+```
+ ./kubectl --kubeconfig kube.conf -n kube-system create secret generic cloudstack-secret --from-file=/tmp/cloud-config
+```
+
+Remove the temporary file:
+
+```
+ rm /tmp/cloud-config
+```
+
+#### 5. Regenerate API and Secret Keys
+
+Regenerate the API and secret keys for the **original user account** that was used to create the Kubernetes cluster.
+
+
+## [CVE-2025-30675](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-30675): Unauthorised template/ISO list access to the domain/resource admins
+
+In Apache CloudStack, a flaw in access control affects the listTemplates and listIsos APIs. A malicious Domain Admin or Resource Admin can exploit this issue by intentionally specifying the 'domainid' parameter along with the 'filter=self' or 'filter=selfexecutable' values. This allows the attacker to gain unauthorized visibility into templates and ISOs under the ROOT domain.
+A malicious admin can enumerate and extract metadata of templates and ISOs that belong to unrelated domains, violating isolation boundaries and potentially exposing sensitive or internal configuration details. This vulnerability has been fixed by ensuring the domain resolution strictly adheres to the caller's scope rather than defaulting to the ROOT domain.
+
+Affected users are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.19.3.0 or 4.20.1.0.
+
+## [CVE-2025-47713](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-47713): Domain Admin can reset Admin password in Root Domain
+
+A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Apache CloudStack versions 4.10.0.0 through 4.20.0.0 where a malicious Domain Admin user in the ROOT domain can reset the password of user-accounts of Admin role type. This operation is not appropriately restricted and allows the attacker to assume control over higher-privileged user-accounts. A malicious Domain Admin attacker can impersonate an Admin user-account and gain access to sensitive APIs and resources that could result in the compromise of resource integrity and confidentiality, data loss, denial of service, and availability of infrastructure managed by CloudStack.
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.19.3.0 or 4.20.1.0, which fixes the issue with the following:
+
+- Strict validation on Role Type hierarchy: the caller's user-account role must be equal to or higher than the target user-account's role.
+- API privilege comparison: the caller must possess all privileges of the user they are operating on.
+- Two new domain-level settings (restricted to the default Admin):
+ - `role.types.allowed.for.operations.on.accounts.of.same.role.type`: Defines which role types are allowed to act on users of the same role type.
+ Default: `"Admin, DomainAdmin, ResourceAdmin"`.
+ - `allow.operations.on.users.in.same.account`: Allows/disallows user operations within the same account.
+ Default: `true`.
+
+
+## [CVE-2025-47849](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-47849): Insecure access of user's API/Secret Keys in the same domain
+
+A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Apache CloudStack versions 4.10.0.0 through 4.20.0.0 where a malicious Domain Admin user in the ROOT domain can get the API key and secret key of user-accounts of Admin role type in the same domain. This operation is not appropriately restricted and allows the attacker to assume control over higher-privileged user-accounts. A malicious Domain Admin attacker can impersonate an Admin user-account and gain access to sensitive APIs and resources that could result in the compromise of resource integrity and confidentiality, data loss, denial of service, and availability of infrastructure managed by CloudStack.
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.19.3.0 or 4.20.1.0, which fixes the issue with the following:
+
+- Strict validation on Role Type hierarchy: the caller's user-account role must be equal to or higher than the target user-account's role.
+- API privilege comparison: the caller must possess all privileges of the user they are operating on.
+- Two new domain-level settings (restricted to the default Admin):
+ - `role.types.allowed.for.operations.on.accounts.of.same.role.type`: Defines which role types are allowed to act on users of the same role type.
+ Default: `"Admin, DomainAdmin, ResourceAdmin"`.
+ - `allow.operations.on.users.in.same.account`: Allows/disallows user operations within the same account.
+ Default: `true`.
+
+
+## [CVE-2025-22829](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-22829): Unauthorised access to dedicated resources in Quota plugin
+
+The CloudStack Quota plugin has an improper privilege management logic in version 4.20.0.0. Anyone with authenticated user-account access in CloudStack 4.20.0.0 environments, where this plugin is enabled and have access to specific APIs can enable or disable reception of quota-related emails for any account in the environment and list their configurations.
+
+Quota plugin users using CloudStack 4.20.0.0 are recommended to upgrade to CloudStack version 4.20.1.0, which fixes this issue.
+
+
+## Credits
+
+The CVEs are credited to the following reporters:
+
+- CVE-2025-26521:
+ - Wei Zhou (weizhou@apache.org)
+
+- CVE-2025-30675:
+ - Bernardo De Marco Gonçalves
+
+- CVE-2025-47713:
+ - Scott Schmitz
+
+- CVE-2025-47849:
+ - Kevin
+ - Scott Schmitz
+
+- CVE-2025-22829:
+ - Fabricio Duarte
+
+## Affected versions:
+
+
+- CVE-2025-26521:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.17.0.0 through 4.19.2.0
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.17.0.0 through 4.20.1.0
+
+- CVE-2025-30675:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.0.0 through 4.19.2.0
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.0.0 through 4.20.0.0
+
+- CVE-2025-47713:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.10.0.0 through 4.19.2.0
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.10.0.0 through 4.20.0.0
+
+- CVE-2025-47849:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.10.0.0 through 4.19.2.0
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.10.0.0 through 4.20.0.0
+
+- CVE-2025-22829:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.20.0.0
+
+## Resolution
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.19.3.0, 4.20.1.0 or later, which addresses these issues. Additionally, users on a version older than 4.20.0.0 are advised to skip 4.20.0.0 and upgrade to 4.20.1.0 instead.
+
+## Downloads and Documentation
+
+The official source code for the 4.19.3.0 and 4.20.1.0 releases can be downloaded from the project [downloads page](/downloads).
+
+The 4.19.3.0 and 4.20.1.0 release notes can be found at:
+
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.3.0/releasenotes/about.html
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.20.1.0/releasenotes/about.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors have also made release packages available on the Apache CloudStack download page, and available at:
+
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/7/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+- https://www.shapeblue.com/cloudstack-packages/
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+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack 4.19.3.0 and 4.20.1.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [pearl]
+slug: cloudstack-4.19.3.0-4.20.1.0-release
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudstack-4.19.3.0-4.20.1.0-release)
+
+The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of CloudStack 4.19.3.0 and 4.20.1.0.
+
+The CloudStack releases 4.19.3.0 and 4.20.1.0 are maintenance releases as part of their 4.19.x and 4.20.x LTS branches respectively. CloudStack release 4.19.3.0 contains more than 120 fixes and improvements since CloudStack 4.19.2.0 and CloudStack 4.20.1.0 contains more than 150 fixes and improvements since CloudStack 4.20.0.0 release.
+
+
+Highlights of 4.19.3.0 include:
+
+* Fixes broken console access after upgrade to 4.19.2.0 on VMware
+* Improve listing of VMware Datacenter VMs for migration to KVM
+* Infinite scroll UI component to retrieve more items on reaching end of list
+* Prevention of duplication HA jobs and alerts
+* Fix SAML2 plugin limitations and SAML multi-account selector in the UI
+* Improvements to Linstor
+
+
+Highlights of 4.20.1.0 include:
+
+CloudStack 4.20.1.0 includes all the fixes from the 4.19.3.0 release.
+* Improvements to multi-architecture support in CloudStack
+* vTPM support for KVM and VMware
+* Support for XenServer 8.4 / XCP-ng 8.3
+* Added support for VMware 80u2 and 80u3
+* Updated System VM template to Debian 12.11
+* NAS B&R improvements
+* Experimental Support of EL10 as Management Server and KVM host
+
+
+CloudStack LTS branches are supported for 18 months and will receive updates for the first 12 months and only security updates in the last 6 months.
+
+Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) software platform that allows users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking, software, and storage resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March, 2013.
+
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+## Documentation
+
+What's new in CloudStack 4.19.3.0:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.3.0/releasenotes/about.html
+
+What's new in CloudStack 4.20.1.0:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.20.1.0/releasenotes/about.html
+
+The 4.19.3.0 release notes include a full list of issues fixed, as well as upgrade instructions from previous versions of Apache CloudStack, and can be found at:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.19.3.0/releasenotes/
+
+The 4.20.1.0 release notes include a full list of issues fixed, as well as upgrade instructions from previous versions of Apache CloudStack, and can be found at:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.20.1.0/releasenotes/
+
+The official installation, administration, and API documentation for each of the releases are available on our documentation page:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+## Downloads
+
+The official source code for the 4.19.3.0 and 4.20.1.0 releases can be downloaded from our [downloads page](/downloads).
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors have also made convenience binaries available on the Apache CloudStack download page, and can be found at:
+
+https://download.cloudstack.org/el/7/
+ https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+ https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+ https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15
+ https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+ https://www.shapeblue.com/packages/
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "Autumn Edition: CloudStack European User Group 2025 - London, UK"
+tags: [news, events]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: cseug-2025-london
+---
+
+[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autumn-edition-cloudstack-european-user-group-2025-tickets-1366848914899?aff=oddtdtcreator)
+
+We’re pleased to announce the Autumn 2025 edition of the CloudStack European User Group (CSEUG), taking place on September 18th at [Events @ No.6](https://tinyurl.com/mr26j2s5) in the City of London.
+
+This event will bring together members of the European CloudStack community for a full day of technical discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking. Attendees can expect insights into real-world CloudStack use cases, community developments, and best practices in open-source cloud infrastructure.
+
+This edition of CSEUG is supported by [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/) and [StorPool Storage](https://storpool.com/).
+
+
+
+
+
+## Call for Presentations
+
+The Call for presentations is open! We're looking for session proposals that highlight technical insights, real-world user stories, best practices, new features, and innovative approaches to open-source cloud technology.
+
+
+Submit your session proposal using the button below for an opportunity to share your insights with the global CloudStack community. Please note that the CFP closes on August 1st.
+
+
+
+
+## Who is the User Group for?
+
+This event is designed for developers, operators, and users who are involved with or interested in the evolution of the Apache CloudStack project. It offers an opportunity to explore the platform’s capabilities, share real-world experiences, and contribute to the ongoing development of its open-source ecosystem. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with members of the CloudStack community, including project contributors, maintainers, and committers.
+
+The CloudStack European User Group (CSEUG) welcomes participants from around the world. The core audience includes enterprises, cloud service providers, telecommunications companies, and managed service providers.
+
+## A Word from Previous Participants
+
+Gain insights from community members Swen Brüseke and Ivet Petrova as they reflect on their experiences with the CloudStack European User Group. Their perspectives highlight the event’s impact on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the broader CloudStack community.
+
+
+
+“The CloudStack European User Group is an invaluable space for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and community-driven innovation. Speaking at these events has allowed me to share insights, learn from others, and contribute to the growth of the CloudStack ecosystem”.
+
+
+
+
+- [Swen Brüseke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/swen-br%C3%BCseke-391912193/), CEO at [proIO](https://www.proio.com/) & CloudStack Committer
+
+
+
+“The CloudStack EU User Groups are the most focused community gatherings in Europe for anyone passionate about open-source cloud infrastructure. These events bring together skilled technologists and strategic decision-makers for in-depth discussions on open-source innovation, vendor independence, and building sustainable cloud platforms. A must-attend for cloud professionals who want to shape the future of open-source and virtualization!”.
+
+
+
+
+- [Ivet Petrova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivpetrova/), Marketing Director at [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/) & CloudStack PMC Member
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+---
+layout: post
+title: New ACS Committer, Swen Brüseke shares his perspectives on the CloudStack project
+tags: [community]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: swen-brueseke-committer
+---
+
+
+
+[Swen Brüseke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/swen-br%C3%BCseke-391912193/) has recently been appointed as a Committer to the Apache CloudStack project. In this interview, Swen shares insights into his professional journey, his views on open-source development, recent projects he’s contributed to, and his perspective on the future of the CloudStack community.
+
+
+
+Click the button below to view the full list of current project members.
+
+
+
+##### Introduce yourself in a few words and what your job role/company is
+
+I’m Swen Brüseke, Founder & CEO of [proIO GmbH](https://www.proio.com/), a company based in Germany specializing in Private Clouds, Managed Hosting and Remote Hands. We deliver secure, customized cloud infrastructures for companies across Europe, with a strong focus on open-source, transparency, reliability, and data sovereignty. Personally, I have a strong background in IT infrastructure and cloud architectures – always with a passion for building practical, scalable solutions that fit real business needs, not just buzzwords.
+
+##### What do you think are the benefits of utilizing open-source projects, like CloudStack?
+
+From my experience, open-source projects like Apache CloudStack offer three major benefits:
+1. Transparency:
+You know exactly what’s happening under the hood. There are no hidden mechanisms or vendor lock-ins – which is crucial for customers who care about data sovereignty and operational control.
+2. Flexibility and Independence:
+You are not tied to a specific vendor’s roadmap. We can adapt CloudStack to fit the specific needs of our customers – whether it's integrating with existing on-prem infrastructure or enabling custom networking configurations.
+3. Community-driven Innovation:
+Innovation is not dictated by one company’s profit interest. Instead, new features arise from real-world needs contributed by users around the globe. And if there is an interest from companies, then those projects can be supported, giving development an additional boost while still remaining transparent and beneficial to the community.
+
+##### How do you collaborate with the community distributed around the world?
+
+The CloudStack community is one of the healthiest and most professional open-source communities I've ever worked with.
+
+- Communication is very transparent: [Mailing lists](https://cloudstack.apache.org/mailing-lists/), [GitHub discussions](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/discussions), [Events](https://cloudstack.apache.org/events/) – everyone is approachable and discussions are technically deep but respectful.
+- Contribution goes beyond code: We regularly participate in discussions, report bugs, contribute to testing, and support knowledge-sharing activities.
+- Global Collaboration: Despite being spread around the globe, the community feels very connected. Conferences, meetups, and hackathons keep the collaboration real and personal.
+
+Personally, I value that the CloudStack community embraces both:
+
+- Solid engineering standards.
+- A real-world focus on what cloud users actually need.
+
+Working with them doesn't feel like a corporate obligation – it feels like building something meaningful together.
+
+##### What are some key projects and developments you have worked on and are currently working on?
+
+At proIO, we are heavily focused on building cloud solutions that combine operational control, security, and flexibility with open-source — and CloudStack plays a central role in achieving that.
+
+Some of the key areas we have been working on include:
+
+- Building highly secure Private Cloud environments for customers who need full data sovereignty and compliance with regulations like GDPR and, increasingly, NIS2. CloudStack’s flexibility allows us to tailor solutions exactly to these requirements.
+- Designing mixed cloud architectures, where some hosts are on-premises and others are located in a remote datacenter, enables seamless communication across private environments. Sensitive workloads stay securely on-prem, while less critical services operate from the datacenter. This approach gives clients tight control over key assets while leveraging external resources for scalability and efficiency.
+- Driving automation and operational efficiency, using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes alongside and with CloudStack. This enables faster provisioning, standardized deployments, and easier scaling, even across complex environments.
+
+##### How do you think the CloudStack project will continue to grow over the next five years?
+
+I strongly believe CloudStack will continue growing in three major dimensions:
+
+1. Enterprise Adoption:
+ As regulatory pressure increases (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, EU Data Act), companies will look for cloud solutions that guarantee transparency and sovereignty. CloudStack is perfectly positioned here.
+2. Integration Focus:
+ Cloud architectures are becoming increasingly heterogeneous. CloudStack’s ability to integrate with other tools (Kubernetes, Terraform, observability platforms) will drive more adoption across DevOps and hybrid environments.
+3. Operational Simplicity:
+ Making cloud management easier and more intuitive for operators will be key. I expect CloudStack will invest further in improving UX, automation, and "out-of-the-box" setups for fast deployment.
+
+The open-source model ensures that CloudStack adapts based on real-world needs, not marketing trends – and that’s why I’m confident it will keep gaining traction where reliability, security, and operational transparency matter most.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack India User Group 2025 – Event Roundup
+tags: [roundup]
+authors: [antonia]
+slug: csiug25-roundup
+---
+
+
+
+The 2025 edition of the CloudStack India User Group (CSIUG) brought
+together passionate users, contributors, and innovators from across
+the region to explore the evolving landscape of Apache
+CloudStack. Hosted in person at the D1 Yotta Data Center in Greater
+Noida and supported by ShapeBlue, Yotta and LINBIT, the event was
+packed with technical talks, deployment insights, and collaborative
+energy.
+
+
+
+
+
+
+Below you can find the sessions slides, abstracts, as well as
+speaker’s social links in case you would like to connect and have any
+questions about their session!
+
+**Access each session's slides by clicking onto the presentation
+graphic.**
+
+##### Meetup Kickoff & Welcome - [Rohit Yadav](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohityadavcloud/), CSIUG Chairman and CTO at [ShapeBlue](https://shapeblue.com)
+
+The day began with a warm welcome and a reflection on how far the
+CloudStack community in India has come — and where it’s headed next.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/meetup-kickoff-welcome-rohit-yadav-csiug-chairman/281668761)
+
+##### The Yotta x CloudStack Advantage: a Scalable, India-First Cloud - Tailored for Sovereignty, Flexibility, Affordability and Innovation – [Sunil Gupta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilgupta1701/), CEO at [Yotta](https://yotta.com)
+
+Sunil highlighted the critical role of sovereign clouds in India and
+how CloudStack enables Yotta to deliver scalable, secure, and
+compliant cloud services tailored to the Indian market.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/the-yotta-x-cloudstack-advantage-scalable-india-first-cloud/281737088)
+
+##### Apache CloudStack 201: Let's Design & Build an IaaS Cloud - [Jithin Raju](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajujith/), Cloud Architect at [ShapeBlue](https://shapeblue.com)
+
+A standout session that walked attendees through a live demonstration
+of building an IaaS cloud from scratch. Jithin provided a clear
+blueprint for designing and deploying real-world CloudStack
+environments — a perfect bridge for those moving from basics to
+production deployments.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/apache-cloudstack-201-let-s-design-build-an-iaas-cloud/281668987)
+
+##### Empowering Cloud Providers with Apache CloudStack and Stackbill - [Ravichandran Palanisamy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravichandran-p-99948054/), Global Head of Business Development at [StackBill](https://stackbill.com)
+
+This talk focused on transforming infrastructure into a business
+platform, showcasing how StackBill layers on top of CloudStack to
+enable turnkey cloud delivery with improved tenant experience and
+provider ROI.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/empowering-cloud-providers-with-apache-cloudstack-and-stackbill/281669035)
+
+##### Ampere Offers Energy-Efficient Future for AI and Cloud - [Vinod Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinod-se), Sales Director at [Ampere Computing](https://amperecomputing.com)
+
+Vinod shared how Ampere’s processors — in partnership with ShapeBlue —
+are helping reduce power usage and carbon footprint while delivering
+performance for AI and cloud workloads.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/ampere-offers-energy-efficient-future-for-ai-and-cloud/281669091)
+
+##### Building and Operating a Private Cloud with CloudStack and LINBIT CloudStack HCI Appliance - [Nischal Prabhu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nischal-p-531568b/), Cloud Engineer at [LINBIT](https://www.linkedin.com/company/linbit/) # (https://linbit.com)
+
+An in-depth look at how LINBIT’s HCI Appliance simplifies private
+cloud operations, leveraging CloudStack’s orchestration with resilient
+storage through DRBD and LINSTOR.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/building-and-operating-a-private-cloud-with-cloudstack-and-linbit-cloudstack-hci-appliance/281669143)
+
+##### CloudStack GPU Integration - [Rohit Yadav](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohityadavcloud/), CTO at [ShapeBlue](https://shapeblue.com)
+
+Rohit unveiled the latest GPU capabilities in CloudStack, covering passthrough, virtual GPU support, and intelligent scheduling — vital for AI/ML and HPC workloads.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/cloudstack-gpu-integration-rohit-yadav/281669179)
+
+##### Simplifying End-to-End Apache CloudStack Deployment with a Web-Based Automation Portal - [Vivek Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivek-kumar-6663275a/), Lead DevОps Engineer at [Yotta](https://yotta.com)
+
+A technical deep dive into how Yotta has automated complex CloudStack
+deployments using a custom-built web UI that drives Ansible playbooks
+interactively.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/simplifying-end-to-end-apache-cloudstack-deployment-with-a-web-based-automation-portal/281704660)
+
+##### Extensions Framework (XaaS) - Enabling Orchestrate Anything - [Harikrishna Patnala](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harikrishnapatnala/) - Lead Software Engineer & [Abhishek Kumar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shwstppr/) - Software Engineer at ShapeBlue
+
+This session demonstrated the flexibility of the new Extensions
+Framework, allowing operators to integrate custom services,
+orchestrators, and even third-party hypervisors like Proxmox directly
+into CloudStack’s lifecycle. A game-changer for extensibility and
+vendor-neutral operations.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/extensions-framework-xaas-enabling-orchestrate-anything/281669227)
+
+##### Community Spirit
+
+The CSIUG 2025 event once again demonstrated the power of the
+CloudStack community in India — not just as users, but as
+contributors, innovators, and leaders. With strong momentum in areas
+like GPU support, automation, and real-world production use cases, the
+future of Apache CloudStack looks brighter than ever.
+
+We thank all the speakers, participants, and contributors who made the
+day a success!
+
+###### Next Stop: London, September 18th
+
+The next Apache CloudStack User Group event is just around the corner!
+Join us in London on September 18th for another day of technical
+sessions, live demos, and networking with the global CloudStack
+community. Whether you're an experienced operator or new to the
+project, the London User Group is a great opportunity to connect,
+learn, and contribute.
+
+Secure your spot now – submit a [session](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CxROnophMr0NQqZ_3I02V-bwP9E4o1bTVcOy4JdlKtk/viewform?edit_requested=true)!
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+layout: post
+title: CSEUG London, September 18th - the Agenda is Live
+tags: [news]
+authors: [antonia]
+slug: cseug-autumn-2025-agenda
+---
+
+[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autumn-edition-cloudstack-european-user-group-2025-tickets-1366848914899?aff=oddtdtcreator)
+
+
+We're revealing the full agenda for [the upcoming CloudStack European User Group in London](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autumn-edition-cloudstack-european-user-group-2025-tickets-1366848914899?aff=oddtdtcreator), a must-attend event for anyone working with or interested in open-source cloud infrastructure. This year's agenda brings together leading experts from across the CloudStack ecosystem to share real-world use cases, technical deep dives, and community discussions.
+
+From building Tier 1 infrastructure and exploring the future of orchestration, to enabling scientific research and rethinking performance metrics—there’s something for everyone. Whether you're a developer, architect, or decision-maker, this event is your opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of Apache CloudStack.
+
+
+
+###### 10:00 - 10:30 Registration and Morning Coffee
+
+###### 10:30 - 11:15 Welcome, Community, News and CloudStack 101 – [Steve Roles](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveroles/), COO, [ShapeBlue](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shapeblue/)
+
+Steve will talk about this group and the community, and will also provide an introductory overview of CloudStack, covering its core features, architecture, and practical use cases. Attendees will gain insights into how CloudStack simplifies cloud orchestration, supports multiple hypervisors, and integrates seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure. He will also present the CloudStack news, talking through recent releases and new features.
+
+###### 11:25 - 11:55 Apache Cloudstack: Powering research in Apiculture, Aquaponics, and advanced networking, Mike Hinsley, Objectway
+
+Exploring how Apache CloudStack serves as a versatile infrastructure foundation for innovative research in apiculture, aquaponics, and advanced networking. The practical implementations including IoT sensor networks for bee colony monitoring, automated aquaponics control systems, and complex network testbeds using EVE-NG Pro with SONiC virtual switches. How open-source cloud infrastructure can power cutting-edge agricultural research while providing the scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness essential for modern research environments.
+
+###### 12:05 - 12:35 Design and Build a Tier 1 Infrastructure for Your CloudStack Cloud – [Nikolay Tenev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntenev/), Solutions Architect, [StorPool](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storpool/)
+
+With more cloud options available to your customers, you need an edge to stay ahead. In today’s service economy, the biggest differentiating factors are the services you offer, and the reliability of those services. To provide the best services, you need the best infrastructure. In this session we’ll discuss how to build infrastructure that will make it easy to offer – and meet – service level agreements (SLAs) for:
+* Uptime – 5 nines uptime plus eliminating the need for maintenance windows
+* Performance – as measured in IOPS, throughput, and latency
+* Scalability – scale up or scale out quickly as needed
+* Disaster Recovery – offer a premium service tier
+* Cost Savings – Linux KVM with CloudStack is a far more cost-effective alternative to ESXi with VMware Cloud Director
+
+We’ll show how you can offer all of this while simplifying your operations, automating your daily workflows, and reducing staff bottlenecks.
+
+###### 12:45 - 13:15 Double the Savings on Repatriation with an Ampere Combination – [Pete Logan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/petelogan/), Principal FAE – EMEA, [Ampere]( https://www.linkedin.com/company/amperecomp/)
+
+It’s established now that moving workloads off hyperscalers will reduce TCO, but you can offer more when dropping that onto Ampere CPU based systems through better efficiency and high utilisation. Pete Logan from Ampere describes how, using the joint architecture with CloudStack & Shape Blue. Bonus: you can port your Graviton and other Arm workloads directly too!
+
+###### 13:15 - 14:15 Lunch
+
+###### 14:15 - 14:40 Latency is all that matters, not bandwidth – [Wido den Hollander]( https://www.linkedin.com/in/widodh/), CTO, [Your. Online](https://www.linkedin.com/company/youronline/)
+
+Everyone talks about increasing bandwidth, faster download and upload speeds, NVMe PCIe 5.0 devices pushing gigabytes per se
+cond. But what if bandwidth isn’t the real bottleneck? Latency is far more important. I’ll explore why latency matters more than raw speed and why it matters in CloudStack.
+
+###### 14:50 - 15:35 CloudStack Extensions Framework (XaaS) - Enabling Orchestrate Anything + Demo - Lucian Burlacu, Cloud Architect, [ShapeBlue](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shapeblue/)
+
+This session will demonstrate the flexibility of the new Extensions Framework, allowing cloud builders to integrate custom services, orchestrators, and even third-party hypervisors directly into CloudStack’s lifecycle. A game-changer for extensibility and vendor-neutral operations.
+
+###### 15:45 - 16:20 CloudStack Community Forum: Embracing Open-Source for True Independence – [Ivet Petrova]( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivpetrova/) – Facilitator
+
+An open discussion, where we will highlight the power of open-source collaboration. As cloud builders seek freedom from vendor lock-in and greater control over their infrastructure, CloudStack offers a mature, production-ready platform backed by a vibrant global community. This will be an open discussion, where everybody can ask for advice, shared experience and good practices.
+
+
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+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack 4.21.0.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [suresh]
+slug: cloudstack-4.21.0.0-release
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudstack-4.21.0.0-release)
+
+The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of CloudStack 4.21.0.0, which is a Regular release.
+
+The CloudStack 4.21 release is the most recent release of the cloud management platform. It comes as a product of extensive contributions from the project development community.
+
+The 4.21 release contains 15 new features, around 40 improvements and more than 150 bug fixes since 4.20. Some of the highlights include:
+
+
+
+· CloudStack Extensions Framework and Orchestrate Anything extension, with built-in extensions for Proxmox and Hyper-V
+
+· GPU Integration with KVM in CloudStack (Technical Preview)
+
+· Netris Network Plugin Integration
+
+· Cloudian HyperStore Object Store Plugin Integration
+
+· CloudStack Kubernetes Service (CKS) Enhancements
+
+· Create Instance from Backup
+
+· Instance Lease (Automatic Stop/Deletion)
+
+· Backup and Object Storage Limits
+
+· Virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM) Support
+
+· Support for KVM on s390x (IBM Z and LinuxONE) architecture
+
+· Management Server Maintenance Mode
+
+· Incremental Volume Snapshots for KVM
+
+· File-Based Disk-Only Instance Snapshots with KVM
+
+· Reconciliation of VM and Volume Copy/Migrate operations for KVM agent
+
+· Storage Access Groups
+
+· Volume Allocation Algorithm Support
+
+· VMware to KVM migration improvements
+
+· Storage plugins - Ceph, PowerFlex, StorPool, Linstor related fixes and improvements
+
+· Several UI fixes and improvements, including Deploy Instance Form, Announcement Banner, etc
+
+CloudStack Regular releases are supported only up to the next regular or LTS release and can upgrade to the next releases when they are available.
+
+Apache CloudStack is an open-source software system designed to deploy and manage large networks of virtual machines, as a highly available, highly scalable Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud computing platform. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking software, and storage resources, that allows users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. The project became an Apache top-level project in March 2013 and is currently deployed in thousands of organizations globally.
+
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at: https://cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+##### Documentation
+
+What's new in CloudStack 4.21.0.0: https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.21.0.0/releasenotes/about.html
+
+The 4.21.0.0 release notes include a full list of issues fixed, as well as upgrade instructions from previous versions of Apache CloudStack, and can be found at: https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.21.0.0/releasenotes/
+
+The official installation, administration, and API documentation for each of the releases are available on our documentation page: https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+##### Downloads
+
+The official source code for the 4.21.0.0 release can be downloaded from our downloads page:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors have also made convenience binaries available on the Apache CloudStack download page, and can be found at:
+
+https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+
+https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+
+https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15
+
+https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+
+https://www.shapeblue.com/packages/
+
+##### A Word from the Community
+
+
+
+“Apache CloudStack 4.21.0 is a Regular (non-LTS) release after a long time, with the last one being 4.12.0 in April 2019. This release introduces exciting new features designed to help organizations build faster, more efficient clouds while simplifying their management. The 4.21.0 release is a joint effort of the whole community for the last six months and more – with contributors and committers from around the world collaborating on feature
+
+development and code quality. Operators and users can now explore GPU workloads, integrate external systems through the new extensibility framework, and benefit from many other enhancements.
+
+The Apache CloudStack community is observing an accelerated shift of Cloud Service Providers and Private Cloud builders towards open, transparent, and community-led cloud computing platforms. Our collective focus remains on ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the project.”
+
+
+\- Suresh Kumar Anaparti, CloudStack Committer & PMC, 4.21 Release Manager
+
+
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack CloudMonkey 6.5.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [shwstppr]
+slug: cloudmonkey-6.5-release
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudmonkey-6.5-release)
+
+We are pleased to announce the release of Apache CloudStack CloudMonkey v6.5.0,
+the latest version of the popular command-line interface tool for managing
+Apache CloudStack environments.
+
+
+
+CloudMonkey 6.5.0 focuses on practical improvements: simpler template/ISO
+uploads from the CLI, built-in 2FA prompts for secure sign-in, and more helpful
+autocompletion that suggests resource names (with details) as you type.
+Some of the key highlights of this release include:
+
+- Adds support for template/ISO file upload
+- Adds support for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) prompts
+- Improves autocompletion filtering and listing for different
+resources, with name/detail-based suggestions
+- Enables sending API requests using HTTP POST
+- Improves output formatting for multiple formats and asynchronous APIs
+- Enhances filtering output, with support for async APIs and reverse
+filtering via the excludefilter option
+- Updates inbuilt API precache to ACS v4.21
+- Improves credential fallback for command-line scenario
+- Hardens file permissions for config and history file access
+- Improves validation when setting configuration values
+- Improves overall linting, tests, and automated workflows for the repository
+
+CloudMonkey v6.5.0 is [available for download](https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads.html)
+now from the Apache CloudStack website. For more information on the release, including a full list
+of new features and bug fixes, please refer to the release notes.
+
+Download CloudMonkey v6.5.0
+
+
+
+# Downloads and Documentation
+
+The official source code for CloudMonkey v6.5.0 can be downloaded from:
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads.html
+
+CloudMonkey's usage details are documented at
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-cloudmonkey/wiki
+
+We encourage all CloudStack users to upgrade to CloudMonkey 6.5.0 to take
+advantage of the latest features and improvements. As always, we welcome
+feedback and contributions from the community to help make CloudMonkey even
+better.
+
+Thank you for your continued support of Apache CloudStack CloudMonkey.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: New ACS Committer, Jamie Pell gives his thoughts on the current state of the project
+tags: [community]
+authors: [ivet]
+slug: jamie-pell-committer
+---
+
+
+
+
+[Jamie Pell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-pell/) has been
+appointed as a Committer to the CloudStack project. In this written
+interview, he shares insights into his contributions beyond code,
+offers advice for newcomers looking to get involved, discusses the
+value of companies sharing their CloudStack use cases, and more.
+
+
+
+##### Introduce yourself in a few words and what your job role/company is
+
+Hi, I'm Jamie. I work as the Digital Marketing Lead at
+[ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/), the world's largest
+integrator of Apache CloudStack technologies and a well-known name
+within the CloudStack community. In my role, I lead a range of digital
+initiatives including content creation (both video and written),
+social media strategy, web design and development, SEO, and end-to-end
+digital marketing campaigns. I’m also very involved in supporting and
+promoting the wider CloudStack community, applying the same expertise
+to help drive awareness and growth to the project.
+
+
+##### What are some key projects and developments you have worked on and are currently working on?
+
+A project which I finished earlier this year was the new [CloudStack
+Collaboration Conference](https://www.cloudstackcollab.org/) website,
+leading the project end to end. The goal was to deliver a modern,
+user-friendly site that better reflects the scale and significance of
+the conference, the most important event in the CloudStack
+calendar. Updating the design was especially important, as the event
+continues to grow in size and interest each year, and the website
+serves as the first point of contact for attendees, sponsors, and the
+wider community.
+
+Much of my current work is focused on upcoming events, such as this
+year’s [CloudStack Collaboration
+Conference](https://www.cloudstackcollab.org/). My responsibilities
+cover the full event cycle. From promoting registrations and the call
+for presentations, securing sponsorships, onboarding new sponsors and
+coordinating on-site arrangements to ensure everything runs smoothly
+throughout the event.
+
+
+##### Beyond writing code, what other forms of contribution would most benefit the CloudStack project?
+
+One of the most noticeable needs in the CloudStack community today is
+ensuring that the project website is consistently updated to reflect
+the pace of technological progress. The website serves as the first
+point of contact for many potential users, contributors, and
+decision-makers. By keeping it aligned with the latest features,
+trends, and advancements in CloudStack, we not only provide accurate
+information but also demonstrate that the project is vibrant, active,
+and continually evolving.
+
+I think refreshed website content and more regular solutions briefs &
+case studies all help inform and attract both adopters and
+contributors. When companies share their CloudStack use cases, the
+entire ecosystem benefits. Each story exposes the community to
+different infrastructures, environments, and real-world challenges.
+
+
+##### How do companies benefit when sharing their Use Case?
+
+By sharing their approach, companies build a reputation as a trusted
+reference point in the community, while their colleagues involved in
+the work are often seen as thought leaders, providing real-world
+insights that others can learn from. Sharing use cases also provides a
+platform to reinforce important principles such as avoiding vendor
+lock-in, achieving cost efficiency, ensuring scalability, enabling
+flexibility, and the list goes on.
+
+
+##### What is your approach to working with a community that’s spread across the globe?
+
+I collaborate with the community primarily through [the mailing
+lists](https://cloudstack.apache.org/mailing-lists/), which are the
+central communication channels for Apache CloudStack. That’s where
+most of the discussions take place, and it’s a great way to stay
+connected with contributors across the world. I also engage a lot
+through community events, which provide the chance to meet people
+face-to-face, share ideas, and strengthen relationships. Many
+contributors and project members are also very active in GitHub
+discussions, though I personally participate less there since my focus
+is more on the marketing and community outreach side of the project.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack European User Group – Autumn Edition - Event Roundup
+tags: [roundup]
+authors: [antonia]
+slug: cseug25-autumn-roundup
+---
+
+
+
+The recent CloudStack European User Group in London gathered cloud
+builders, researchers, and technology enthusiasts to explore the
+latest developments in Apache CloudStack and share practical
+experiences from the field. With a full agenda of technical talks and
+community discussions, the event once again highlighted the strength
+of collaboration in the CloudStack ecosystem.
+
+
+
+
+
+
+Below you can find the sessions slides, abstracts, as well as
+speaker’s social links in case you would like to connect and have any
+questions about their session!
+
+**Access each session's slides by clicking onto the presentation graphic.**
+
+##### Welcome, Community, and CloudStack 101 - [Steve Roles](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveroles/), [ShapeBlue](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shapeblue)
+
+The day opened with an introduction to the CloudStack community from
+Steve Roles (ShapeBlue) and an overview of the platform’s core
+features, architecture, and use cases. Attendees also heard about the
+latest releases and new functionality.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/introduction-101-whats-new-steve-roles-pptx/283420636)
+
+##### Apache CloudStack: Powering Research in Apiculture, Aquaponics, and Advanced Networking - Mike Hinsley, GYOCYO
+
+Mike Hinsley (GYOCYO) showcased how CloudStack powers innovative
+research environments, from IoT systems for bee colony monitoring to
+automated aquaponics setups and complex network testbeds. His session
+demonstrated how open-source infrastructure enables cost-effective,
+scalable research projects.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/apache-cloudstack-powering-research-in-apiculture-aquaponics-and-advanced-networking-mike-hinsley-pdf/283421050)
+
+##### Design and Build a Tier 1 Infrastructure for Your CloudStack Cloud - [Nikolay Tenev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntenev/), [StorPool](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storpool/)
+
+Nikolay Tenev (StorPool) discussed how to build Tier 1 infrastructure
+for CloudStack clouds, focusing on delivering high uptime,
+performance, scalability, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency. His
+session highlighted how the right infrastructure enables service
+providers to meet demanding SLAs while simplifying operations.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/design-and-build-a-tier-1-infrastructure-for-your-cloudstack-cloud-pdf/283421075)
+
+##### Double the Savings on Repatriation with an Ampere Combination – [Pete Logan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/petelogan/), [Ampere](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amperecomp/)
+
+Pete Logan (Ampere) explained how moving workloads from hyperscalers
+to Ampere CPU-based systems with CloudStack can reduce TCO, improve
+efficiency, and provide a smooth path for Arm-based workloads.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/double-the-savings-on-repatriation-with-an-ampere-combination/283421099)
+
+##### Latency Is All That Matters, Not Bandwidth – [Wido den Hollander](https://www.linkedin.com/in/widodh/), [Your.Online](https://www.linkedin.com/company/youronline/)
+
+Wido den Hollander (Your.Online) explored why latency, rather than
+bandwidth, is the critical factor for cloud performance. His session
+sparked discussions about designing cloud environments with
+responsiveness as the priority.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/latency-is-all-that-matters-not-bandwidth-wido-den-hollander/283421175)
+
+##### CloudStack Extensions Framework (XaaS) - Enabling Orchestrate Anything + Demo - Lucian Burlacu, [ShapeBlue](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shapeblue/)
+
+Lucian Burlacu introduced the new Extensions Framework, demonstrating
+how it enables cloud builders to integrate custom services,
+orchestrators, and third-party hypervisors into CloudStack, extending
+its flexibility and vendor-neutral capabilities.
+
+[ - Enabling Orchestrate Anything + Demo - slides")](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/cloudstack-extensions-framework-xaas-enabling-orchestrate-anything-demo-lucian-burlacu/283421201)
+
+##### CloudStack Community Forum: Embracing Open-Source for True Independence
+
+The event closed with a community forum facilitated by Ivet
+Petrova. Attendees discussed open-source collaboration, shared best
+practices, and explored how CloudStack enables independence and
+freedom from vendor lock-in.
+
+Events like these are a testament to the active, global community that
+drives Apache CloudStack forward. Supporters and sponsors of the event
+are [ShapeBlue](https://shapeblue.com) and
+[StorPool](https://storpool.com). A big thank you goes to the
+organisers, sponsors, speakers, and participants who made this
+gathering a success.
+
+The next major gathering for the community is the CloudStack
+Collaboration Conference—the largest CloudStack event of the
+year—happening on 19–21 November in Milan. We invite everyone to join
+us there and be part of the community.
+
+
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack 4.20.2.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [weizhou]
+slug: cloudstack-4.20.2.0-release
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudstack-4.20.2.0-release)
+
+The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of CloudStack
+4.20.2.0.
+
+
+
+The CloudStack 4.20.2.0 release is a maintenance release as part of
+its 4.20.x LTS branch and contains around 150 fixes and
+improvements since the CloudStack 4.20.1.0 release.
+
+Some of the highlights include:
+
+* Improvements for Vmware to KVM Migration
+* Fix: Potential remote code execution on Javascript engine defined rules
+* Fix: Lack of user permission validation leading to data leak for few APIs
+* Optimise VNC console performance
+* Some network related fixes and improvements
+* ScaleIO/PowerFlex smoke tests improvements and fixes
+* Some CloudStack Kubernetes Service (CKS) related fixes and improvements
+* Several UI fixes and improvements
+* Systemvm templates now built on Debian 12.12.0
+
+CloudStack LTS branches are supported for 24 months and will receive
+updates for the first 18 months and only security updates in the last
+6 months.
+
+Apache CloudStack is an integrated Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
+software platform that enables users to build feature-rich public and
+private cloud environments. It offers an intuitive user interface and
+a robust API for managing compute, networking, software, and storage
+resources. The project became an Apache top-level project in March
+2013.
+
+
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at:
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+## Documentation
+
+What's new in CloudStack 4.20.2.0:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.20.2.0/releasenotes/about.html
+
+The 4.20.2.0 release notes include a full list of issues fixed, as well
+as upgrade instructions from previous versions of Apache CloudStack, and
+can be found at:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.20.2.0/releasenotes/
+
+The official installation, administration, and API documentation for
+each of the releases are available on our documentation page:
+https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+
+## Downloads
+
+The official source code for the 4.20.2.0 release can be downloaded from our
+downloads page:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors
+have also made convenience binaries available on the Apache CloudStack
+download page, and can be found at:
+
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+- https://www.shapeblue.com/packages/
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack Terraform Provider 0.6.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [kiran]
+slug: terraform-provider-0.6.0-release
+---
+
+[](/blog/terraform-provider-0.6.0-release)
+
+We are pleased to announce the release of Apache CloudStack Terraform provider v0.6.0.
+
+
+
+Terraform is an open-source infrastructure-as-code software tool that
+provides a consistent CLI workflow for managing resources across
+multiple public/private clouds.
+
+Apache CloudStack Terraform provider v0.6.0 comes packed with several
+new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to make it even more robust
+and reliable.
+
+Some of the key highlights of this release include:
+
+- Added support for Autoscale VM groups
+- Added support for Snapshot policies
+- Added support for Quota plugin
+- Added support for Userdata
+- Added support for Zonewizard resources
+- Added support for Cloudstack project creation
+- Added support for Flexible cks clusters
+- Added support for Cloudstack roles
+- Added support for Cloudstack limits
+- Improved support for Creating/importing of Network ACL rules
+- Improved support for Service Offering resource
+- Improved support for Cloudstack instance resource
+- Upgraded SDK and support for Terraform plugin framework
+- Various other bug fixes
+
+Apache CloudStack Terraform provider v0.6.0. is available for download
+now from the Apache CloudStack website.
+
+## Downloads and Documentation
+
+The official source code for Apache CloudStack Terraform provider can
+be downloaded from:
+
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-terraform-provider/releases/tag/v0.6.0
+
+
+The installation and usage documentation for Apache CloudStack
+Terraform provider is available at:
+
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-terraform-provider/wiki
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-terraform-provider/wiki#installing-from-github-release
+
+
+Users can also get the provider from the Terraform registry published
+at:
+
+https://registry.terraform.io/providers/cloudstack/cloudstack/0.6.0
+
+
+The documentation for the usage of resources to create and interact
+with CloudStack is available at
+
+https://registry.terraform.io/providers/cloudstack/cloudstack/latest/docs
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack 4.22.0.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [harikrishna]
+slug: cloudstack-4.22.0.0-release
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudstack-4.22.0.0-release)
+
+The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of CloudStack 4.22.0.0, which is a LTS release.
+
+The CloudStack 4.22 release is the most recent release of the cloud management platform. It comes as a product of extensive contributions from the project development community.
+
+The 4.22 release contains 10 new features, around 15 improvements and more than 140 bug fixes since 4.21. Some of the highlights include:
+
+
+
+· Enhanced Backup and Disaster Recovery
+
+· SSL Offloading for Load Balancers
+
+· Baremetal/MaaS Extension
+
+· CSI Driver for CKS
+
+· Console Access for Proxmox in Extensions Framework
+
+· VMware-to-KVM Migration Enhancements
+
+· Snapshot/Backup Schedule Listing
+
+· Per-Zone Console Proxy Configuration
+
+· Direct Volume Migrations by-passing Secondary Storage
+
+· Persistent domain for unmanaged KVM instances from CS
+
+· Support for User Data on System VMs
+
+· EL10 & OpenSUSE 15.6 Platform Support
+
+· Stronger Checksum Algorithm (SHA-512)
+
+· Enable KVM Volume and VM snapshot by default
+
+· Support XZ compression format for template registration with KVM
+
+· Support for Shared Filesystem on Networks with Config Drive
+
+
+CloudStack LTS branches are supported for 24 months and will receive updates for the first 18 months and only blocker defects, security updates in the last 6 months.
+
+Apache CloudStack is an open-source software system designed to deploy and manage large networks of virtual machines, as a highly available, highly scalable Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud computing platform. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing the compute, networking software, and storage resources, that allows users to build feature-rich public and private cloud environments. The project became an Apache top-level project in March 2013 and is currently deployed in thousands of organizations globally.
+
+More information about Apache CloudStack can be found at: https://cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+##### Documentation
+
+What's new in CloudStack 4.22.0.0: https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.22.0.0/releasenotes/about.html
+
+The 4.22.0.0 release notes include a full list of issues fixed, as well as upgrade instructions from previous versions of Apache CloudStack, and can be found at: https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.22.0.0/releasenotes/
+
+The official installation, administration, and API documentation for each of the releases are available on our documentation page: https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/
+
+##### Downloads
+
+The official source code for the 4.22.0.0 release can be downloaded from our downloads page:
+
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors have also made convenience binaries available on the Apache CloudStack download page, and can be found at:
+
+https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+https://download.cloudstack.org/el/10/
+https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15
+https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+https://download.cloudstack.org/debian/dists/
+https://www.shapeblue.com/cloudstack-packages/
+
+##### A Word from the Community
+
+
+
+Apache CloudStack 4.22.0 is a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, marking an important milestone for the project after a significant development cycle. This release delivers a range of powerful new features and enhancements that help organizations build more reliable, scalable, and efficient cloud environments while simplifying operations and management.
+
+Over the past few months, contributors and committers from around the world have worked collaboratively to make this release possible focusing not only on feature innovation but also on quality, stability, and security. CloudStack 4.22 introduces several key capabilities such as enhanced backup and disaster recovery, SSL offloading for load balancers, Proxmox console access in the extensions framework, VMware-to-KVM migration improvements, and broader OS platform support including EL10 and openSUSE 15.6.
+The Apache CloudStack community is observing an accelerated shift of Cloud Service Providers and Private Cloud builders towards open, transparent, and community-led cloud computing platforms. Our collective focus remains on ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the project.”
+
+
+\- Harikrishna Patnala, CloudStack Committer & PMC Member, 4.22 Release Manager
+
+
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "[ADVISORY] Security Improvements in Apache CloudStack 4.20.2.0 and 4.22.0.0"
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [harikrishna]
+slug: cve-advisories-4.20.2.0-4.22.0.0
+---
+
+[](/blog/lts-release-advisory-4.20.2.0-4.22.0.0)
+
+The Apache CloudStack project announces the LTS release of [4.20.2.0](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.20.2.0) and [4.22.0.0](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack/releases/tag/4.22.0.0) that address the following security issues:
+
+- CVE-2025-59302 (severity 'Low')
+- CVE-2025-59454 (severity 'Low')
+
+
+
+## [CVE-2025-59302](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-59302): Potential remote code execution on Javascript engine defined rules
+
+In Apache CloudStack, improper control of generation of code ('Code Injection') vulnerability is found in the following APIs which are accessible only to admins.
+
+- quotaTariffCreate
+- quotaTariffUpdate
+- createSecondaryStorageSelector
+- updateSecondaryStorageSelector
+- updateHost
+- updateStorage
+
+The fix introduces a new global configuration flag, js.interpretation.enabled, allowing administrators to control the interpretation of JavaScript expressions in these APIs, thereby mitigating the code injection risk.
+
+## [CVE-2025-59454](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-59454): Lack of user permission validation leading to data leak for few APIs
+
+In Apache CloudStack, a gap in access control checks affected the APIs
+
+- createNetworkACL
+- listNetworkACLs
+- listResourceDetails
+- listVirtualMachinesUsageHistory
+- listVolumesUsageHistory
+
+While these APIs were accessible only to authorized users, insufficient permission validation meant that users could occasionally access information beyond their intended scope.
+
+## Credits
+
+The CVEs are credited to the following reporters:
+
+- CVE-2025-59302:
+ - Tianyi Cheng
+
+- CVE-2025-59454:
+ - bugreporter@qq.com
+
+## Affected versions:
+
+- CVE-2025-59302:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.18.0.0 through 4.20.1.0 and 4.21.0.0
+
+- CVE-2025-59454:
+ - Apache CloudStack 4.0.0 through 4.20.1.0 and 4.21.0.0
+
+## Resolution
+
+Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.20.2.0, 4.22.0.0 or later, which addresses these issues.
+
+## Downloads and Documentation
+
+The official source code for the 4.20.2.0 and 4.22.0.0 releases can be downloaded from the project [downloads page](/downloads).
+
+The 4.20.2.0 and 4.22.0.0 release notes can be found at:
+
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.20.2.0/releasenotes/about.html
+- https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/4.22.0.0/releasenotes/about.html
+
+In addition to the official source code release, individual contributors have also made release packages available on the Apache CloudStack download page, and available at:
+
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/8/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/9/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/el/10/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/suse/15/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/ubuntu/dists/
+- https://download.cloudstack.org/debian/dists/
+- https://www.shapeblue.com/cloudstack-packages/
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack Kubernetes Provider v1.2.0 Release
+tags: [announcement]
+authors: [vishesh]
+slug: cloudstack-kubernetes-provider-v1.2.0
+---
+
+[](/blog/cloudstack-kubernetes-provider-v1.2.0)
+
+The Apache CloudStack project is pleased to announce the release of
+[CloudStack Kubernetes Provider
+v1.2.0](https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-kubernetes-provider/releases/tag/v1.2.0)
+that facilitates Kubernetes deployments on CloudStack.
+
+It allows Kubernetes to dynamically allocate IP addresses and the
+respective networking rules on CloudStack to ensure seamless TCP, UDP
+and TCP-Proxy LoadBalancer deployments on Kubernetes. This was
+historically part of the Kubernetes codebase which was later removed
+and donated to the project to allow for further maintenance of the
+provider plugin.
+
+This release contains various bug fixes and improvements. Some of the
+highlighted features include:
+* Support for NetworkACLs for LB on VPC networks
+* Support configuring source CIDR list
+* ARM support for docker images
+
+
+
+# Documentation
+
+* https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-kubernetes-provider/blob/v1.2.0/README.md
+* https://docs.cloudstack.apache.org/en/latest/plugins/cloudstack-kubernetes-provider.html
+
+# Downloads
+
+The official source code for the v1.2.0 release can be downloaded from
+the downloads page:
+https://cloudstack.apache.org/downloads#cloudstack-kubernetes-provider-release
+
+Changelog for this release can be found here:
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-kubernetes-provider/releases/tag/v1.2.0
+
+In addition to the official source code release, the container image
+is available here:
+https://hub.docker.com/layers/apache/cloudstack-kubernetes-provider/v1.2.0
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Explore the Sessions from the CloudStack Collaboration Conference 2025!
+tags: [roundup]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: ccc-2025-roundup
+---
+
+
+
+The CloudStack Collaboration Conference 2025 took place in Milan,
+Italy from November 19 to 21, bringing together CloudStack users,
+developers, and operators from across the global community. This
+annual in person event once again provided a valuable space for
+collaboration, knowledge sharing, and shaping the future of Apache
+CloudStack.
+
+
+
+Hosted at the Enterprise Hotel in Milan, the conference featured a
+packed agenda of technical sessions, deep dive workshops, and open
+discussions. Topics ranged from CloudStack architecture and
+scalability to automation, storage, networking, security, and real
+world operational best practices. Attendees had the opportunity to
+learn directly from industry experts, exchange experiences with peers,
+and explore the latest developments across the CloudStack ecosystem.
+
+We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our 2025 sponsors for
+their support in making this event possible:
+[ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/),
+[US Signal](https://ussignal.com/),
+[LINBIT](https://linbit.com/),
+[StorPool](https://storpool.com/),
+[Cyso Cloud](https://cyso.cloud/),
+[DIMSI](https://www.dimsi.fr/),
+[CDLAN](https://www.cdlan.it/),
+[Your.Online](https://your.online/),
+[Ampere](https://amperecomputing.com/),
+[Stack Console](https://www.stackconsole.io/),
+[Yotta](https://yotta.com/),
+[proIO](https://www.proio.com/), and
+[weSystems](https://wesystems.de/).
+
+Click the button below to view the official Event Roundup blog, where
+you can access the session recordings, slides, abstracts, and the
+photos taken at the event.
+
+
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Connect with Apache CloudStack at CloudFest 2026
+tags: [news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: cloudfest-2026
+---
+
+
+
+From March 23–26, 2026, CloudFest returns to Europa-Park in
+Rust, Germany, bringing together the global internet infrastructure
+community for four days of networking, technology, and innovation.
+
+
+
+Apache CloudStack will once again be represented at the event, with
+the project exhibiting at booth R36. Attendees will have the
+opportunity to learn how CloudStack enables flexible, open-source
+cloud infrastructure, offering operators and service providers a
+powerful alternative to proprietary virtualization platforms.
+
+CloudFest 2026 provides an ideal setting for cloud builders, hosting
+providers, and infrastructure specialists to explore CloudStack’s
+capabilities, exchange ideas, and discuss how open-source
+virtualization continues to shape the future of cloud computing.
+
+
+
+
+## Get a Free Ticket!
+
+Click the button below to redeem a free pass, worth €499 EUR!
+
+
+Register for Free
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+# Visit the Apache CloudStack Booth at CloudFest
+
+Stop by the Apache CloudStack stand at booth R36 during CloudFest to
+speak directly with CloudStack experts and community members. The team
+will be on hand to walk through real world use cases, discuss current
+capabilities, make demos, and answer questions around operating
+CloudStack in production environments.
+
+The Booth is also a place to have practical conversations around
+topics such as moving away from proprietary platforms, designing
+flexible cloud architectures, and operating open-source infrastructure
+at scale. Whether you are exploring CloudStack for the first time or
+already running it in your environment, the stand offers an
+opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and dig deeper into how
+CloudStack fits modern cloud requirements.
+
+# Why Apache CloudStack?
+
+Choosing the right platform is one of the most important decisions for
+organisations building public or private cloud services. The wrong
+choice can increase complexity, raise costs, and limit long term
+flexibility.
+
+Apache CloudStack is built to support cloud operators, service
+providers, and enterprises that need a reliable, open-source cloud and
+virtualization management platform. It offers a mature feature set,
+straightforward deployment, and proven scalability across multi
+datacentre environments. Backed by an active and friendly community,
+delivering regular releases and new features, CloudStack helps
+organisations maintain control over their infrastructure, reduce
+dependency on proprietary vendors, and operate cloud services
+efficiently as they grow.
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+---
+layout: post
+title: CloudStack European User Group 2026 is Coming to the Hague, the Netherlands
+tags: [news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: cseug-2026
+---
+
+[](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cloudstack-european-user-group-2026-tickets-1980615585533?aff=oddtdtcreator)
+
+We’re pleased to announce that the CloudStack European User Group
+(CSEUG) 2026 will take place in the Netherlands on May 21st. This year’s
+event will be hosted by CBS (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek) in
+the Hague. The one-day technical event is open to cloud builders,
+infrastructure managers, and anyone interested in open-source cloud
+and IaaS technology.
+
+As the first official CloudStack event of 2026, it is a great
+opportunity to start the year by learning, sharing ideas, meeting
+other operators and contributors, and exploring the latest
+developments across CloudStack and the wider open-source cloud
+ecosystem.
+
+
+
+
+
+## Who the CloudStack European User Group is For
+
+Whether you are designing a new platform, migrating away from proprietary infrastructure, improving operational reliability, or planning for long term scalability, this event is for you. Typically the CSEUG is visited by:
+
+- Cloud architects building modern private and hybrid clouds
+- Developers extending CloudStack or integrating cloud automation
+- Operators running CloudStack at scale and managing real world workloads
+- IT leaders looking for flexible, cost-effective cloud infrastructure
+- Open-source enthusiasts exploring the best alternatives to vendor lock in
+- Organisations building sovereign clouds and many more
+
+The agenda will bring together practical technical content, real world
+experiences, and open discussion, with the goal of helping attendees
+learn from each other and leave with ideas they can apply into their
+own infrastructure.
+
+## Event Agenda
+
+We’re pleased to announce that the event agenda is now live. Click below to explore this year’s sessions.
+
+
+
+
+
+Hosted by CBS (Statistics Netherlands)
+We’re proud to have CBS (Statistics Netherlands) as the host of the CloudStack European User Group 2026.
+
+CBS has been the leading provider of objective and reliable statistics
+in the Netherlands for over 125 years. Its mission is to help society
+understand what is truly happening so that important decisions can be
+made based on well informed facts, and so that statistics can provide
+insight into social issues.
+
+If you’d like to learn more about CBS, you can visit their website: https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Join the Apache CloudStack at Community Over Code Europe 2026 in Glasgow
+tags: [news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: coceu26
+---
+
+[](https://communityovercode.org/)
+
+
+[The Apache Software Foundation (ASF)](https://www.apache.org) has
+announced that [Community Over Code Europe 2026](
+https://communityovercode.org/) will take place October 11 to 14, 2026
+in Glasgow, Scotland, at the Hilton Hotel.
+
+Community Over Code is the annual conference of the ASF, bringing
+together contributors, committers, users, and open-source enthusiasts
+from across its 350 plus community driven projects. For more than 27
+years, Community Over Code and its ApacheCon predecessors have
+celebrated not only the technology produced under the ASF, but the
+collaborative community model that powers it.
+
+This four-day event will feature keynotes, hands on sessions, real
+world case studies, training sessions, hackathons, and more. Topic
+areas will include Search, Big Data, Internet of Things, Community,
+Geospatial, Financial Tech, and many others. Each evening will also
+host Birds of a Feather sessions and informal gatherings designed to
+foster discussion, collaboration, and new ideas across projects.
+
+
+
+## CloudStack Track at Community Over Code
+
+The Apache CloudStack project will once again host a dedicated
+CloudStack track at Community Over Code Europe 2026. The track will be
+chaired by CloudStack PMC members, Daniel Salvador and Ivet Petrova.
+
+The goal of the CloudStack track is to address both foundational and
+advanced concepts within Apache CloudStack, while showcasing the
+latest developments and real-world use cases from across the
+ecosystem. Sessions will cover topics such as:
+
+- CloudStack architecture and core components
+- Advanced networking and storage integrations
+- Automation, orchestration, and API driven operations
+- New features and roadmap updates
+- Large scale production deployments and case studies
+- Community processes and contribution pathways
+
+Whether you are new to Apache CloudStack or operating it at scale in
+production, the CloudStack track will offer practical insights,
+technical depth, and direct engagement with project contributors and
+users.
+
+## Call for Presentations Now Open
+
+If you have ideas for topics related to Apache CloudStack and plan to
+attend Community Over Code Europe 2026, we encourage you to submit a
+proposal to the CloudStack track.
+
+###### The Call for Presentations deadline is 23:59 UTC on March 20, 2026.
+
+We welcome submissions covering basic and advanced concepts, new
+features, integrations, production use cases, operational lessons
+learned, and community topics. If you are building, operating,
+extending, or contributing to Apache CloudStack, your experience can
+help others in the community.
+
+More information about the CFP and details on how to submit your
+proposal can be found by clicking the button below.
+
+
+
+## Why Attend
+
+Community Over Code is an opportunity to meet the people behind the
+projects, exchange ideas face to face, and shape the future direction
+of open-source technologies. The event features dedicated tracks from
+a wide range of Apache projects, including but not limited to Groovy,
+Airflow, Cassandra, and many others across the ecosystem.
+
+For the Apache CloudStack community, this event provides:
+- A platform to share innovations and best practices
+- A chance to connect with contributors from across Europe and beyond
+- Dedicated time for roadmap discussions and collaboration
+- Exposure to other ASF projects and cross community ideas
+
+# Mark Your Calendars
+
+Community Over Code Europe 2026 will take place October 11 to 14, 2026
+in Glasgow, Scotland.
+
+Save the dates, start thinking about your session ideas, and join us
+in bringing the Apache CloudStack community together in-person once
+again!
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+---
+layout: post
+title: "CloudStack European User Group: Agenda Announced"
+tags: [news]
+authors: [antonia]
+slug: cseug26-agenda
+---
+
+[](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cloudstack-european-user-group-2026-tickets-1980615585533?aff=oddtdtcreator)
+
+We’re excited to announce the full agenda for the upcoming *CloudStack
+European User Group on 21 May* in the Hague, at CBS – Statistics
+Netherlands — a full day dedicated to cloud infrastructure, digital
+sovereignty, storage innovation, and real-world Apache CloudStack
+deployments.
+
+The event brings together industry experts, Apache CloudStack
+contributors, and infrastructure specialists to share practical
+insights, technical deep dives, and migration strategies.
+
+
+
+# Event Agenda
+
+*__09:30 – 10:00__*
+
+__Registration and Morning Coffee __
+
+Start the day by networking with fellow Apache CloudStack users,
+partners, and community members.
+
+*__10:00 – 10:15__*
+
+__Event Opening and Kick Off [Ivet Petrova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivpetrova/) — Marketing Director, [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/)__
+
+Welcome remarks and introduction to the day’s sessions.
+
+*__10:15 – 10:30__*
+
+__ CBS Digital Sovereignty Strategy [Erik Logtenberg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eriklogtenberg/?originalSubdomain=nl) — CIO, [CBS](https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb)__
+
+An overview of CBS’s approach to digital sovereignty and cloud independence.
+
+*__10:30 – 11:00__*
+
+__ What's New in Apache CloudStack – Release and Features Overview [Boris Stoyanov]( https://www.linkedin.com/in/bstoyanov/) — Director of Engineering, [ShapeBlue](https://www.shapeblue.com/)__
+
+Let’s take a look at the 4.23 release and what’s new. Attendees will
+walk through the latest features and enhancements, highlighting how
+they improve performance, usability, and scalability. Beyond the
+release notes, you’ll gain practical insights into how to apply these
+updates in real-world environments - helping you get the most value
+out of your CloudStack deployment.
+
+*__11:00 – 11:10__*
+
+__Coffee Break__
+
+*__11:10 – 11:40__*
+
+__A Deep-Dive Into the Integration of CloudStack and Ceph Primary Storage [Wido den Hollander]( https://www.linkedin.com/in/widodh/) — CTO, [Your.Online](https://your.online/)__
+
+This session provides a deep dive into integrating Apache CloudStack
+with Ceph as primary storage - widely considered a gold standard for
+organizations building reliable, open-source IaaS platforms. We’ll
+explore architecture, deployment patterns, and key design
+considerations for creating scalable and resilient cloud environments.
+
+Attendees will gain practical insights into performance optimization,
+high availability, and operational best practices, along with lessons
+learned from real-world experience of a decade working with both
+technologies.
+
+*__11:40 – 12:10__*
+
+__Digital Sovereignty in Practice: Building a High-Performance Cloud Without Vendor Lock-In [Swen Brüseke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/swen-br%C3%BCseke-391912193/) — CEO, [ProIO]( https://www.proio.com/)__
+
+Digital sovereignty is no longer just a buzzword; it has become a
+critical survival strategy for enterprises. But how do you build a
+cloud platform that is performant, cost-effective, and truly free from
+vendor lock-in? proIO has been consistently relying on Apache
+CloudStack since 2013. In this session, we will discuss why private
+clouds are more relevant than ever in the current global climate and
+how we push our platform to its limits as "heavy users" to deliver
+premium Managed Hosting. We will provide technical insights into our
+stack—from Linbit-based Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) to our
+strategic partnership with ShapeBlue. Join us for a look behind the
+scenes from a CloudStack Committer’s perspective on the synergy
+between Open Source DNA and Enterprise requirements.
+
+*__12:10 – 12:40__*
+
+__LINSTOR as CloudStack Primary Storage: From Theory to Production War Stories [Rene Peinthor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rene-peinthor-588b50339/) — Software Engineer, [LINBIT](https://linbit.com/)__
+
+This talk will start with a theoretical introduction of LINSTOR-SDS
+and will then dive into common production problems and stories we
+encountered and how to avoid them.
+
+*__12:40 – 13:40__*
+
+__Lunch Break__
+
+## Afternoon Sessions
+
+*__13:00 – 15:00__*
+
+Apache CloudStack for Beginners – Workshop A dedicated hands-on
+workshop designed for newcomers and those looking to strengthen their
+Apache CloudStack fundamentals. Participants will learn core
+architecture concepts, deployment basics, and practical operational
+guidance.
+
+*__13:40 – 14:10__*
+
+__Kubernetes is Not the New VM: Choosing the Right Abstraction for Modern Infrastructure [Stoil Stoilov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stoil-stoilov/) — Senior DevOps Engineer, [StorPool Storage](https://storpool.com/)__
+
+In this talk, we challenge the “Kubernetes replaces VMs” myth and
+instead present a practical, operator-focused framework for deciding
+when to use Kubernetes and when to rely on virtual machines—especially
+in CloudStack environments. We will explore the fundamental
+differences between VMs and containers, including isolation
+boundaries, lifecycle management, networking models, and operational
+complexity. Through real-world scenarios, we’ll highlight where
+Kubernetes excels (cloud-native workloads, horizontal scaling,
+stateless services) and where VMs remain the better choice (stateful
+systems, legacy applications, strong isolation requirements,
+predictable performance). Finally, we’ll discuss how CloudStack users
+can combine both paradigms effectively—using VMs as the foundation and
+Kubernetes as a workload layer—rather than treating them as competing
+technologies.
+
+*__14:20 – 14:50__*
+
+__Safeguarding Apache CloudStack – Data Protection & Recovery Powered by Commvault [Ruben Renders]( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubenrenders/) — Solutions Director, MSP & Sovereign Solutions, [Commvault](https://www.commvault.com/)__
+
+Explore how Commvault enhances Apache CloudStack with enterprise-grade
+data protection and recovery. Attendees will gain insight into
+Commvault’s broader portfolio while learning how to build a strong
+foundation for cyber resilience; supported by a demo and practical
+implementation blueprints.
+
+*__14:50 – 15:15__*
+
+__Coffee Break__
+
+*__15:15 – 15:45__*
+
+__CloudStack Multisite Networking [Noa Omer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/noa-omer/?originalSubdomain=nl) — Platform Engineer, [Cyso Group](https://cyso.com/en/)__
+
+In this session, Noa, Platform Engineer at Cyso Cloud, presents how
+Cyso deploys Apache CloudStack to establish multisite networking
+across two geographically distributed regions. The presentation covers
+cross-region zone interconnectivity, network fabric design, and
+routing configuration, alongside an honest account of the operational
+complexities encountered and the outcomes achieved.
+
+*__15:55 – 16:30__*
+
+__From VMware to CloudStack/KVM: A Structured Migration Strategy with Minimal Downtime [Ingo Jochim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingo-jochim/?locale=en_US), Head of Cloud Architecture & [Prashanth Reddy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashanth-mandadi-reddy/), Cloud Architect — ShapeBlue__
+
+As organizations look to reduce vendor lock-in and regain control over
+their infrastructure, migrating from VMware to open-source platforms
+like Apache CloudStack with KVM is becoming an increasingly relevant
+path. However, such migrations require careful planning to ensure
+reliability, continuity, and minimal disruption to workloads.
+
+This talk presents a structured, practical approach to migrating
+virtualized environments from VMware to CloudStack/KVM. It covers the
+full migration lifecycle, starting with environment discovery and
+detailed documentation, followed by planning and technical
+preparation. Attendees will learn how to validate the migration
+process through controlled
+
+test migrations before executing large-scale mass migrations.
+
+A key focus of the session is achieving migrations with minimal
+downtime. The presentation will explore techniques such as warm
+migration, performing an initial bulk data transfer in advance, and
+executing a short cutover window using delta synchronization to
+transfer only the final changes.
+
+## Join Us on 21 May
+
+Whether you're new to Apache CloudStack or an experienced operator, this event offers valuable insights, technical learning, and networking opportunities.
+
+Register now and meet the community on *21 May* for a day of learning, collaboration, and Apache CloudStack innovation.
+
+The event is supported by ShapeBlue, Cyso Group and CBS – Statistics Netherlands.
+
+
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+---
+layout: post
+title: 'Meet the New VP of CloudStack: Wido den Hollander'
+tags: [community, news]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: new-vp-wido-den-hollander
+---
+
+# Meet the New VP of CloudStack: Wido den Hollander
+
+
+
+## Wido den Hollander Voted as VP of Apache CloudStack
+
+The Apache Software Foundation community has voted [Wido den
+Hollander](https://www.linkedin.com/in/widodh/) as the new Vice
+President of Apache CloudStack. A long-time PMC member and
+contributor, Wido has been working on CloudStack for over 15 years,
+bringing deep technical experience and real-world operational insight
+from the cloud industry. This blog shares key snippets from [Wido’s
+first interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP7ogfFPDLk) since
+being voted CloudStack VP for 2026.
+
+
+
+## Getting started with CloudStack
+
+
+
+Wido’s journey into CloudStack is rooted in practical experience. He
+has been active in the hosting industry since 2004, building and
+operating infrastructure for over two decades.
+
+“I've been in the hosting and IT industry since 2004, so it's about 23
+years now. My background is hosting and I've been a user, a
+contributor, and PMC member, and actually a VP member before of the
+Apache CloudStack project.”
+
+His introduction to CloudStack came from a need to move beyond custom-built infrastructure:
+
+“I always ran a web hosting company... during that journey we had our
+KVM environment built with bash scripts, and we looked for something
+else. This is when I stumbled upon what was cloud.com from citrix,
+which was about to be donated to the Apache Software Foundation. So,
+through that journey we started adopting Apache CloudStack in my
+hosting company and we have been using it ever since.”
+
+Wido’s first contribution dates back to 2011, focusing on improving packaging:
+
+“My first contribution to the project was actually an improvement in
+the Debian and Ubuntu packaging... I sent my first patches to improve
+the packaging for Ubuntu.”
+
+## Perspective on the CloudStack project
+
+
+
+Over the years, he has remained deeply involved in both development
+and governance. His appointment as VP reflects this long-standing
+commitment.
+
+“I would say the VP is somebody who keeps everybody together, talks
+with the ASF, is the face of the project for a year.”
+
+A key theme in Wido’s perspective is reliability:
+
+“CloudStack is a reliable foundation to build your company upon. There
+have been many great features, bugs have been resolved, enhancements
+in CloudStack. But the main thing is it is reliable”.
+
+He also highlights governance as a critical differentiator:
+
+“The governance of the ASF - that's a truly reliable foundation to run
+your company upon.”
+
+## Evolution for the technology
+
+Looking ahead, Wido sees CloudStack continuing to evolve:
+
+“I think it's going to be evolutions within CloudStack. We are quite
+feature-ready If you look at IaaS, there are a few upcoming features I
+am looking forward to. For example, the DNS provider where you can
+manage DNS from CloudStack. So, you have a single environment where
+you can manage VMs, object storage, and then also DNS connected to
+different providers. And I would like to personally investigate a
+possibility where we can get some telemetry back to the project on an
+opt-in basis.”
+
+Importantly, Wido wants to challenge the perception that CloudStack is
+only for large-scale deployments:
+
+“CloudStack still seems like this giant monster for some
+people. That's a myth I would like to bust, because even with just a
+few servers, you could have a great Apache CloudStack deployment.”
+
+He reinforces this with a real-world example of a compact deployment
+that still delivers enterprise-grade features.
+
+## Community
+
+Wido is also passionate about community:
+
+“The culture should be that everybody is welcome and we should respect
+everybody and be grateful for anything somebody contributes.”
+
+He encourages new contributors to get involved:
+
+“We should be open to anybody submitting a pull request in
+GitHub. What I heard from feedback from some developers is that it
+sometimes feels very scary to send your first pull request to a GitHub
+project which has been around for 15 years and then you come along
+from somewhere on this planet and you send your first pull
+request. You're like, oh, what's going to happen? Are they going to be
+angry with me if I make a mistake? No, everybody should be welcome to
+open their first PR.”
+
+
+
+## Growth
+
+Despite often operating behind the scenes, CloudStack continues to grow:
+
+“It is still growing, yes. And I think that is a misconception which
+sometimes exists because CloudStack just is there as an IaaS, powering
+these enormous environments, but also many smaller environments. But
+it's taken for granted by so many people. So, it's no longer in the
+really big hype cycle. As I said, there's evolutions, no longer
+revolutions.”
+
+Wido concludes with a message to the community:
+
+“I want to thank everybody for contributing, for being part of the
+project. I would like to encourage everybody to contribute more and
+new users to step into the community, be active, stand up, and you are
+more than welcome to send in contributions which can be documentation,
+pull requests for code. But be at events, be vocal, or just help
+somebody on the mailing lists.”
+
+
+
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Apache CloudStack Welcomes New Committer Abhisar Sinha
+tags: [community]
+authors: [jamie]
+slug: abhisar-sinha-committer
+---
+
+
+
+[Abhisar Sinha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhisar-sinha-04016618/)
+has been appointed as a Committer to the CloudStack project. In this
+written interview, we catch up with Abhisar to learn more about his
+journey into the community, the contributions he has made across key
+areas of the project, and the work he is currently focused on. We also
+explore his perspective on recent developments in Apache CloudStack,
+as well as what he would like to see next as the project continues to
+evolve.
+
+
+
+##### Introduce yourself in a few words and what your current job role is
+
+Hi, I am Abhisar Sinha, working as a Senior Software Engineer at
+ShapeBlue since early 2024. I have 14 years of industry experience. My
+day-to-day work involves developing new features and interacting with
+the community, including fixing bugs, reviewing PRs, contributing to
+discussions, and managing releases.
+
+##### What are some of your key contributions to the Apache CloudStack project?
+
+I have worked on the Shared FileSystem feature, which was a marquee
+feature in 4.20. Since then, I have focused on Backup and Recovery
+infrastructure improvements, including features like Create Instance
+from Backup. In 4.22, I developed the inbuilt extensions for Proxmox
+and Hyper-V as part of the Extensions Framework. Currently, I am
+working on Veeam integration for KVM in CloudStack, as well as the VPN
+Provider Framework.
+
+##### What would your advice be to people interested in the CloudStack project, but not sure how to get involved?
+
+I would recommend getting involved with the community through mailing
+lists or GitHub. Explore areas that interest you, go through the
+available guides and documentation, and don’t hesitate to reach
+out. Let the community know you’re interested, and people will help
+guide you.
+
+##### What do you think are some of the standout features introduced in the last two years?
+
+CloudStack has seen a significant number of new features and
+improvements over the last couple of years. Some standout additions
+include ARM64 support, GPU as a first-class feature, the Extensions
+Framework, and continued enhancements to the Backup and Recovery
+framework.
+
+##### What are some features that have not been developed yet and are not in the current roadmap that you would like to see
+
+I would like to see a feature that makes troubleshooting easier,
+possibly integrated into the UI and APIs, using AI to analyze logs and
+identify the most probable causes of failures.
+
+Another interesting direction for CloudStack could be expansion into
+managed services. Shared FileSystems is one such example, but it could
+benefit from improvements like auto-scaling and broader protocol
+support. Database-as-a-Service could also be a valuable addition.
diff --git a/blog/authors.yml b/blog/authors.yml
index 562274bae2..cc8b248c08 100644
--- a/blog/authors.yml
+++ b/blog/authors.yml
@@ -1,35 +1,101 @@
+antonia:
+ name: Antonia Shehova-Vasileva
+ title: contributor
+ url: http://www.linkedin.com/in/antonia-shehova-vasileva
+ image_url: /img/authors/antonia.jpeg
+
+bobby:
+ name: Boris Stoyanov (Bobby)
+ title: PMC Member
+ url: https://github.com/borisstoyanov
+ image_url: /img/authors/bobby.png
+
+daan:
+ name: Daan Hoogland
+ title: Apache Foundation Member
+ url: https://github.com/DaanHoogland
+ image_url: /img/authors/dahn.png
+
+gutoveronezi:
+ name: Daniel Augusto Veronezi Salvador
+ title: PMC Member
+ url: https://github.com/gutoveronezi
+ image_url: /img/authors/gutoveronezi.jpeg
+
ivet:
name: Ivet Petrova
title: PMC Member
url: https://github.com/IvetPM
- image_url: https://github.com/IvetPM.png
+ image_url: /img/authors/ivet.png
jamie:
name: Jamie Pell
title: Community Contributor
url: https://github.com/jamiepell10
- image_url: https://github.com/jamiepell10.png
+ image_url: /img/authors/jamie.png
-rohit:
- name: Rohit Yadav
+joaojandre:
+ name: João Jandre Paraquetti
title: PMC Member
- url: https://github.com/rohityadavcloud
- image_url: https://github.com/rohityadavcloud.png
+ url: https://github.com/JoaoJandre
+ image_url: /img/authors/joao.jpg
-daan:
- name: Daan Hoogland
- title: Apache Foundation Member
- url: https://github.com/DaanHoogland
- image_url: https://github.com/DaanHoogland.png
+kiran:
+ name: Kiran Chavala
+ title: ACS committer
+ url: https://github.com/kiranchavala
+ image_url: /img/authors/kiran.jpg
-bobby:
- name: Boris Stoyanov (Bobby)
+nicolas:
+ name: Nicolas Vazquez
title: PMC Member
- url: https://github.com/borisstoyanov
- image_url: https://github.com/borisstoyanov.png
+ url: https://github.com/nvazquez
+ image_url: /img/authors/nicolas.png
+
+nux:
+ name: Nux
+ title: PMC Member
+ url: https://www.nux.ro
+ image_url: /img/authors/nuxro.png
+
+rohit:
+ name: Rohit Yadav
+ title: PMC Member
+ url: https://github.com/rohityadavcloud
+ image_url: /img/authors/rohit.png
shwstppr:
name: Abhishek Kumar
title: PMC Member
url: https://github.com/shwstppr
- image_url: https://github.com/shwstppr.png
+ image_url: /img/authors/abhishek.jpeg
+
+suresh:
+ name: Suresh Anaparti
+ title: PMC Member
+ url: https://github.com/sureshanaparti
+ image_url: /img/authors/Suresh.jpg
+
+pearl:
+ name: Pearl Dsilva
+ title: PMC Member
+ url: https://github.com/Pearl1594
+ image_url: /img/authors/pearl.jpeg
+
+weizhou:
+ name: Wei Zhou
+ title: PMC Member
+ url: https://github.com/weizhouapache
+ image_url: /img/authors/weizhou.jpg
+
+harikrishna:
+ name: Harikrishna Patnala
+ title: PMC Member
+ url: https://github.com/harikrishna-patnala
+ image_url: /img/authors/harikrishna.png
+
+vishesh:
+ name: Vishesh Jindal
+ title: PMC Member
+ url: https://github.com/vishesh92
+ image_url: /img/authors/vishesh.png
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--- a/docs/index.md
+++ b/docs/index.md
@@ -12,13 +12,13 @@ file usually ending with `.md` extension. These .md files are used by Docusaurus
have to write HTML by manually.
You may co-relate with the source of this (Markdown) page at:
-https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-www/blob/main/src/pages/website-guide.md
+https://github.com/apache/cloudstack-www/blob/main/docs/index.md
For basic Markdown syntax reference, please refer:
https://www.markdownguide.org/basic-syntax/
Refer to the following for Docusaurus supported markdown features:
-https://docusaurus.io/docs/2.3.1/markdown-features
+https://docusaurus.io/docs/2.x/markdown-features
## Working with the Website, Pages and Blogs
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ If you don't want table of contents show up on right-side of a page/blog, then
don't use the Markdown syntax for h2 (##), h3 (###) etc. instead use the HTML
`
`, `
` etc. which will not show the ToC on a page/blog.
-Further reference: https://docusaurus.io/docs/2.3.1/markdown-features/toc
+Further reference: https://docusaurus.io/docs/2.x/markdown-features/toc
## Images
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ Which results in:

-Further reference: https://docusaurus.io/docs/2.3.1/markdown-features/assets
+Further reference: https://docusaurus.io/docs/2.x/markdown-features/assets
## Buttons
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ For examples:
-Buttons can also have colours depending on the class used, such as:
+Buttons can also have colors depending on the class used, such as:
BUTTON
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ Example of code block:
## Using Admonitions
-Refer to https://docusaurus.io/docs/2.3.1/markdown-features/admonitions
+Refer to https://docusaurus.io/docs/2.x/markdown-features/admonitions
:::tip
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index 4795b53958..c41827d65b 100644
--- a/docusaurus.config.js
+++ b/docusaurus.config.js
@@ -14,6 +14,10 @@ const config = {
onBrokenMarkdownLinks: 'throw',
favicon: 'img/favicon.ico',
+ clientModules: [
+ require.resolve('./asf-matomo.js'),
+ ],
+
plugins: [
[
'docusaurus-plugin-sass',
@@ -144,6 +148,10 @@ const config = {
{
label: 'Kubernetes',
href: '/kubernetes'
+ },
+ {
+ label: 'Integrations',
+ href: '/integrations'
}
]
},
@@ -157,11 +165,11 @@ const config = {
},
{
label: 'Case Studies',
- href: 'blog/tags/case-studies'
+ href: '/blog/tags/case-studies'
},
{
label: 'Take Survey',
- href: '/survey'
+ href: 'https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPHIRetdt-pxPT62IesXMoQUmhQ8ATGKcYZa507mB9uwzn-Q/viewform'
}
]
},
@@ -212,7 +220,6 @@ const config = {
{label: 'Foundation', to: 'https://www.apache.org/'},
{label: 'License', to: 'https://www.apache.org/licenses/'},
{label: 'Events', to: 'https://www.apache.org/events/current-event'},
- {label: 'Security', to: 'https://www.apache.org/security/'},
{label: 'Sponsorship', to: 'https://www.apache.org/foundation/sponsorship.html'},
{label: 'Privacy', to: 'https://www.apache.org/foundation/policies/privacy.html'},
{label: 'Thanks', to: 'https://www.apache.org/foundation/thanks.html'}
@@ -232,23 +239,26 @@ const config = {
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
+
+
+
-
+