In a recent article by Sulagna Saha, we learn about Platform9’s latest innovation, which is designed to transform on-premises virtualized infrastructure into environments that are more conducive to developers’ needs. This new solution focuses on enhancing productivity through streamlined workflows and modern tools that cater to the evolving demands of software development. Emphasizing a shift towards a developer-friendly approach, Platform9 aims to deliver efficiency and scalability, making on-premises infrastructure as agile and manageable as cloud services. Read all of Sulagna’s Cloud Field Day 21 coverage at CloudNativeNow!
Platform9 Delivers On-Premises Private Cloud as a Service
Alastair Cooke discusses Platform9’s innovative approach to simplifying cloud infrastructure by offering an on-premises private cloud as a service. This model combines the convenience of cloud computing with the security and control of on-premise solutions, catering especially to organizations wanting to leverage cloud capabilities while retaining their data onsite. Platform9’s service underscores a significant shift in how companies can now approach their IT infrastructure, emphasizing flexibility and efficiency without the complexities traditionally associated with private cloud deployments. Read more coverage of Cloud Field Day 21 on The Futurum Group website.
Platform9 Launches Private Cloud Director
On the Gestalt IT Rundown, Stephen Foskett reported on Platform9’s release of their new product, Private Cloud Director. This solution provides enterprises with a seamless way to manage private cloud resources, aiming to simplify cloud infrastructure operations. Private Cloud Director is positioned to enhance scalability and provide robust management tools for diverse IT environments. Watch this video, inspired by Platform9’s presentation at Cloud Field Day 21, to learn more!
Techstrong Gang – October 29, 2024
Stephen Foskett appeared on the October 29 episode of Techstrong Gang, focusing on the news from Cloud Field Day 21. He discusses the advancements in cloud technologies presented by VMware, Platform9, and Qumulo, highlighting by VMware’s strategies post-Broadcom acquisition discussed by CMO Prashant Shenoy, targeting core enterprise needs. Platform9 demonstrated its value proposition for smaller companies, and Qumulo, under the leadership of new CEO Douglas Gourlay, concentrated on enhancing AI-driven data storage solutions. Watch the entire episode at Techstrong TV!
What do you think of Platform9’s Private Cloud Director?
Jon Myer considers Platform9’s Private Cloud Director in his latest video, highlighting its potential to streamline cloud management for businesses. In conversation with fellow Cloud Field Day 21 delegates, Myer sees the impact of the platform, notably its ability to deliver a simplified and scalable cloud infrastructure. Watch this LinkedIn video for their thoughts!
Platform9 Private Cloud Director
Nathaniel Bennett reacts to the introduction of Platform9 Private Cloud Director. This promising solution for enterprises looking to transition away from VMware, especially in light of the increasing costs linked to Broadcom, offers the ability to construct virtualization clusters, handle Kubernetes, and refine networking operations, with a strong emphasis on facilitating flexible application migration while preserving database integrity. Read more in this article, which followed the Platform9 presentation at Cloud Field Day 21.
Platform9 Releases Private Cloud Director. Enables Virtual Machine Migration from VMware to OpenStack En-Masse.
Ken Nalbone reports on Platform9’s latest launch, the Private Cloud Director, which significantly enhances cloud infrastructure management by allowing seamless virtual machine migration from VMware environments to OpenStack. This new solution supports bulk operations, facilitating large-scale migrations efficiently and reducing the complexity typically associated with such processes. Private Cloud Director positions Platform9 as a key player in simplifying cloud transitions and expanding OpenStack adoption in diverse IT landscapes. Read more in this LinkedIn Pulse article inspired by the Platform9 presentation at Cloud Field Day 21.
Refocusing on Hybrid-Cloud at Cloud Field Day 21
At Cloud Field Day 21, there’s a noticeable shift in focus towards hybrid-cloud solutions, reflecting the industry’s recognition of their critical role in a diverse IT environment. Experts and vendors alike will discuss innovative tools and strategies that enhance the efficiency and security of hybrid-cloud architectures. This pivot underscores the continued evolution and prioritization of adaptable, scalable IT infrastructures that can support varied organizational needs. Watch this video as Alastair Cooke introduces Cloud Field Day 21 and the presenters, Qumulo, Platform9, and Cisco.
Revolutionizing Kubernetes on AWS: How Platform9’s Elastic Machine Pool Cuts Costs and Boosts Efficiency
In this LinkedIn Pulse article, Jon Myer discussed how Platform9’s Elastic Machine Pool is transforming Kubernetes management on AWS by offering a cost-effective and efficient solution in his latest article. This innovation allows for dynamic resource allocation and scaling, significantly reducing overhead and improving resource utilization. Myer highlights the potential of Platform9’s approach to reshape Kubernetes deployments on AWS, noting its ability to streamline operations and deliver financial benefits. This was published following their participation in Cloud Field Day in January.
Saving Money in EKS Is a Good Start
Ned Bellavance explores cost-saving techniques in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) in his LinkedIn Pulse article, emphasizing that managing expenses is just the beginning of harnessing its full potential. He delves into strategic practices for optimizing resources and improving efficiency within EKS environments. This article was written following Platform9’s presentation at Cloud Field Day in January.
Cloud Field Day – Infrastructure Matters on the Road
During Cloud Field Day 19, Infrastructure Matters hosts Steven Dickens and Camberley Bates, alongside industry experts Stephen Foskett and Keith Townsend, explored the use case for presenters NeuroBlade, SoftIron, and Platform9. Each contributes a unique on-premises and cloud solutions aimed at optimizing infrastructure performance and management. The discussions, rooted in technical expertise, provide a comprehensive look into the role of these companies’ technologies in shaping the future of IT infrastructure. Listen to the entire webcast from The Futurum Group for more!
Runaway K8 Clusters, Meet Your Match: Platform9’s Elastic Machine Pool (EMP)
Although Jim Czuprynski prefers monolithic architectures like Oracle’s Exadata, as an experienced Oracle DBA he recognizes the common issue of memory over-allocation in containerized environments, driven by the containerization trend. Platform9’s EMP toolset was presented as a solution which introduces an alternative virtualization layer, streamlining resource usage and potentially curbing the over-provisioning habits of Kubernetes engineers. With a focus on enhanced performance and cost efficiency, EMP’s potential to optimize Kubernetes configurations was highlighted at Cloud Field Day, a novel approach eagerly eyed by those in cloud resource management.
CFD19 – Get Dollars Back in Your Pocket With EKS Optimisation
With many Kubernetes clusters running at utilization levels of 30% or less, Platform9 emerges as a cost-saving champion, offering strategies to improve efficiency and reduce wastage in EKS clusters. Platform9’s mission to democratize cloud computing was highlighted at Cloud Field Day 19, where Matt Allford learned about their new Elastic Machine Pool (EMP) offering, a tool designed to optimize compute utilization and potentially halve cloud costs. EMP offers seamless integration with EKS, promising minimal disruption, while Platform9’s business model aligns their profits with customer savings, creating a shared incentive to reduce cloud spend effectively.
Kubernetes With Platform9’s Elastic Machine Pool
Platform9’s Elastic Machine Pool (EMP) for AWS addresses the critical issue of EKS cluster underutilization, offering Kubernetes operations enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness. By dynamically rebalancing resources and leveraging advanced virtualization, EMP can potentially cut AWS costs in half for EKS users, presenting a considerable advantage for both DevOps and #FinOps teams. Beyond the cost benefits, EMP’s intelligent resource management promotes operational efficiency, allowing teams to devote more time to innovation instead of the manual oversight of cloud resources, according to Jon Myer.
Auto-Optimizing EKS Utilization With New Elastic Machine Pool From Platform9
Platform9’s Elastic Machine Pool (EMP) is an innovative response to the costly challenges of over-provisioning in the cloud, introduced at the Cloud Field Day event to enhance EKS deployment efficiency. EMP expertly tackles the pervasive issue of low utilization rates in Kubernetes environments, promising to virtually halve EKS costs while maintaining application SLAs by optimizing EKS cluster utilization via an intelligent, hands-off approach. Platform9’s solution signifies a major step towards cost-effective cloud management, ensuring resource optimization without compromising on performance, with aspirations to extend this savvy tool beyond AWS EKS, offering broad appeal to enterprises looking to streamline their cloud operations.
Saving Money in EKS Is a Good Start
Cloud elasticity, allowing for scaling out and in, can lead to cost inefficiency when resources remain underutilized, a situation exacerbated in Kubernetes environments with studies citing overprovisioning as a significant issue. Ned Bellavance discusses Platform9’s Elastic Machine Pool (EMP), which seeks to address excessive resource allocation in EKS by optimizing node placement and memory on AWS EC2 instances, potentially leading to substantial cost savings. However, while EMP is a clever intermediary fix, the underlying challenge of workload right-sizing and application team behavior remains, signifying the need for a more profound, long-term solution.
Platform Engineering & FinOps Converge
Platform9 stands at the forefront of innovative Kubernetes management, blending platform engineering expertise with FinOps principles to tackle over-provisioning and optimize resource allocation. Their Managed Kubernetes service revolutionizes deployment and operational management, enhancing both operational efficiency and financial optimization for enterprises. With the introduction of Elastic Machine Pool—targeting AWS EKS clusters—Platform9 commitments to substantial cost savings and improved compute utilization, evidencing a future where technical prowess meets financial prudence in cloud infrastructure management. Read more in this analyst note from The Futurum Group by Steven Dickens and Camberley Bates.
Is Platform9’s Cost Optimization Worth Its Complexity?
At Cloud Field Day 19, Platform9 introduced their Elastic Machine Pool (EMP), a sophisticated solution dedicated to optimizing cloud costs through a unique utilization of AWS bare metal and a KubeVirt-based virtualization layer for Kubernetes. While EMP can provide significant savings for those with resource over-allocation, it introduces layers of technological complexity that could lead to technical debt, raising the question of whether the cost savings justify the added intricacy. Joep Piscaer elaborates on the delicate balance between addressing organizational inefficiencies with technical solutions, suggesting that while EMP has its merits, a holistic approach to understanding and resolving the root causes behind over-provisioning may yield more sustainable outcomes.
Stop Paying for Resources You Aren’t Using
In this LinkedIn Pulse article, Thomas LaRock advises against over-provisioning cloud resources, comparing it to a rule from a basketball camp: “Take all you can eat. But eat all that you take.” He highlights the common practice of requesting more resources than necessary, leading to wasted resources and higher costs. LaRock introduces Platform9’s Elastic Machine Pool (EMP) as a tool to identify and optimize inefficient Kubernetes deployments, potentially reducing costs by up to 50%. He suggests that managing cloud resources is more of an art than a science and recommends tools like EMP for effective cost optimization, particularly in Kubernetes deployments.
EKS Cost Optimization From Platform9
As Ken Nalbone writes, Platform9 has re-emerged at Cloud Field Day with significant updates to their product suite, emphasizing their commitment to democratizing cloud computing with a focus on private and edge clouds. Their new Elastic Machine Pool (EMP) solution caught the spotlight, tackling the persistent issue of Kubernetes cost optimization, contrasting typical FinOps strategies by targeting both cost-saving and compute optimization. Platform9’s proactive approach, exemplified by EMP’s ability to efficiently scale resources on AWS without disruptions, underscores a pragmatic recognition of the organizational challenges in application optimization and presents a tailored niche in the cloud management market.
