SUSE Revolutionizes Enterprise Cloud Native Virtualization

SUSE Virtualization is a leap in 100% open source cloud native virtualization, seamlessly blending virtual machine (VM) management with container orchestration to offer unprecedented operational flexibility and efficiency. Skyrocketing virtualization costs can introduce infrastructure complexity and reduced agility. SUSE Virtualization addresses these critical issues with its unified HCI platform by enhancing resource utilization, reducing costs and simplifying operations. SUSE Virtualization serves traditional virtualization and transformations to modern cloud native technology designed for highly constrained cases in the data center, AI optimized workloads and the edge.

Dive deeper into how SUSE’s cloud native HCI solution empowers enterprises to optimize their VM workloads.

Cost reduction and future-proofed virtualization

SUSE Virtualization eliminates the traditional barriers associated with hypervisor-based environments. It’s not just about coexisting VMs and containers; it’s about integrating them in a way that drives down costs and simplifies processes. By leveraging the robustness of Kubernetes along with proven technologies like SUSE Enterprise Linux and KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), SUSE Virtualization offers a future-proof solution that avoids vendor lock-in and paves the way for a truly flexible and scalable infrastructure.

With SUSE Virtualization, enterprises can achieve significant cost savings by optimizing resource utilization and reducing overhead. The platform’s intuitive, web-based user interface simplifies the management of complex, hybrid environments, allowing businesses to focus on innovation rather than maintenance. Whether it’s deploying new containerized applications or migrating existing VMs, SUSE Virtualization ensures that each step is efficient, secure and aligned with modern cloud native practices.

From virtualization to Kubernetes—A seamless transition

The journey from traditional virtualization to Kubernetes-centric environments encapsulates the evolution of IT infrastructure. Initially popularized by systems like IBM’s CP/CMS and VMware/Broadcom, cloud native virtualization allowed multiple virtual machines (VMs) to operate on a single physical host, maximizing resource utilization and reducing costs. However, the rise of containers brought a more granular level of resource management and performance boosts, needing a robust orchestrator — enter Kubernetes.

SUSE Virtualization: A deep dive into cloud native virtualization

SUSE Virtualization redefines infrastructure management by integrating VMs and containerized workloads within a single platform, offering unparalleled flexibility and control. By leveraging open source technologies like Linux and KVM, SUSE Virtualization provides a robust foundation for both data center and edge computing environments.<

Key features of SUSE Virtualization

• Zero downtime VM migration: SUSE Virtualization facilitates live VM migration, ensuring continuous operations without downtime.
• Intuitive web-based UI: The user-friendly interface makes it straightforward to deploy and manage VMs and containers.
• Advanced data protection: Implement backup and restore functionalities for VMs using NFS, S3, or NAS, enhancing data resilience.

Enhancing security and efficiency

SUSE Virtualization ensures top-tier security with features like RBAC, support for external authentication providers, and secure communication channels. Regular updates maintain compliance and protect against vulnerabilities.

SUSE Virtualization in action: Real-world success stories

Today, SUSE Virtualization propels some of the world’s largest organizations towards operational excellence. Discover how leading enterprises leverage SUSE Virtualization to streamline operations, enhance security and drive significant cost efficiencies.

With SUSE Virtualization, Arm has scaled its DevOps processes to support 2,500 engineers, significantly enhancing productivity and simplifying its cloud native transformation. Explore Arm’s journey here.

Empowering enterprises with cloud native virtualization from SUSE Virtualization

SUSE’s cloud native approach enhances current infrastructures and also sets a foundation for future innovations. As enterprises like Arm demonstrate, SUSE Virtualization drives significant cost savings and operational efficiencies, making it an indispensable tool for modernizing IT landscapes.

SUSE Virtualization stands at the forefront of the virtualization domain, merging the best of Kubernetes automation with the robustness of traditional VM management. Embrace the next level of enterprise virtualization with SUSE Virtualization — where technology meets strategy to unlock new realms of possibilities.

Learn more about SUSE Virtualization

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• Arm deploys Rancher Prime stack to 2,500 engineers for companywide DevOps productivity: Reduced DevOps complexity processes through repeatable processes.

• Absa: Driving Scale and Innovation in African Banking: Absa experiencing a 75% reduction in overhead costs

• ECKD reforms church and charity IT with SUSE: Reduced deployment time by up to 95%.

Cloud Native Virtualization FAQs

What is virtualization?

Virtualization is the process of creating virtual versions of physical resources, such as servers, storage devices, and networks. It allows multiple virtual machines (VMs) to run on a single physical machine, improving hardware utilization, flexibility, and scalability in IT environments.

Are virtualization and cloud computing the same?

Not exactly. While they are closely related, virtualization is a technology that enables the creation of virtual environments, whereas cloud computing is a model for delivering computing resources over the internet. Virtualization is often a foundational component of cloud computing, but they are not interchangeable terms.

What are the pros and cons of cloud native virtualization?

Pros:

• Greater agility and scalability compared to traditional virtualization
• Seamless integration with containerized environments
• Faster deployment and more efficient resource usage
• Easier automation and orchestration

Cons:

• Requires modern infrastructure and cloud native tooling
• May involve a learning curve for teams used to traditional virtualization
• Security and compliance controls must be carefully implemented across hybrid environments

Is cloud native virtualization secure?

Yes, when implemented correctly, cloud native virtualization can be highly secure. It supports modern security practices such as microsegmentation, identity and access control, and automated patching. However, security depends on both the technology stack and how well it’s managed within the enterprise.

What is virtualization management?

Virtualization management involves overseeing and optimizing virtual environments, including provisioning virtual machines, monitoring performance, managing resource allocation, and ensuring compliance. In cloud native contexts, this also includes integrating virtualization management with container orchestration platforms for unified operations.