Vates Virtualization Management Stack (XCP-ng / Xen Orchestra)

🚀 XCP-ng 8.3 RC2 is here! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the second (and hopefully final!) release candidate of XCP-ng 8.3. This milestone represents countless hours of work, including thousands of tests, hundreds of CI runs, and significant improvements to our automated test suites. It’s shaping up to be one of our most rigorously tested releases yet! A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed so far – your feedback and testing have been invaluable. 🙌 Now we invite you to join us in this final round of testing before the official release. Whether you're excited about trying out the latest features or helping us polish the final product, your input is critical. Check out the full announcement here, including what's new in RC2 and how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/dS3G4Ftz

Join our upcoming Vates VMS stack training and take the first step towards becoming a certified expert in advanced virtualization technology. With limited seats available, now is the perfect time to secure your spot and enhance your skills. https://lnkd.in/dZ2GM94J

We're pleased to share that in addition to hosting our own Mastodon instance, Vates now has an official account on BlueSky. This step aligns with our commitment to supporting our global community, including our many Brazilian members who have recently migrated to BlueSky 🇧🇷 Join us there to stay updated with our latest news and insights. Check out our profile: https://lnkd.in/dMf_CHrh See you on BlueSky! 🌍

🚀 Xen Orchestra 5.98 is here! 🚀 Check out our latest blog post to see what's new in this release, including enhanced backup features and the debut of our new XO 6 dashboard! Plus, catch up on all the exciting updates in our ecosystem this month. Don’t miss out! https://lnkd.in/dfc6_mbP

We are proud to announce that our virtualization stack has been included in Gartner's "Market Guide for Server Virtualization" for the third year in a row! 🎉 This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our team in building a platform that continues to gain traction and adoption globally. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this achievement possible! 🙏

The Xen Project 4.19 is out there! At Vates, we are investing heavily in Xen, playing a key role in this new release with contributions ranging from leading the RISC-V port to advancing AMD SEV support. Our team is committed to driving innovation and ensuring Xen remains a top choice in open-source virtualization. Proud to be part of this journey! https://lnkd.in/dFb-NARs

Excited to share my latest blog post on XCP-ng High Availability! 🌐 Dive into the ins and outs of how XCP-ng HA works, and explore all the essential details you need to know to ensure your systems are resilient and reliable. Check out the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/dw5RpUu3

Summer may be in full swing, but our innovation engine is revving! Xen Orchestra 5.97 is live today, packed with exciting new features, improved performance, and seamless integration with 2CRSi Mona servers - plus even more translations and fresh views in XO 6! Read all about it in our latest release blog post: https://lnkd.in/dk3J9QeD

"Can a 2-node cluster be built with your environments?" is a question we're sometimes asked. Here's our CEO Philipp Reisner answering the question with contributions from ShapeBlue, OpenNebula Systems, and Vates Virtualization Management Stack (XCP-ng / Xen Orchestra) 🤝

🚀 Hosting the Future of Xen 🚀 At Vates, our commitment to The Xen Project goes beyond technical contributions. We're excited to announce the next Xen Meetup in Grenoble (early in 2025), where we'll connect minds, share knowledge, and drive innovation. Join us as we bring together community members, researchers, and students to shape the future of Xen! A big thanks to the Université Grenoble Alpes and the LIG - Grenoble Informatics Laboratory for hosting this event. https://lnkd.in/dkDhqyAM