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What production is teaching us.

Engineering notes from operating open infrastructure: the failures, design decisions, and upstream work that make open infrastructure better.

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OpenStackOctober 6, 2026

VMware Alternative: What to Evaluate Before Moving to OpenStack

Evaluate OpenStack as a VMware alternative, including networking, storage, hardware reuse, migration methods, downtime, workload waves, and Day 2 operations.

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OpenStackOctober 6, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Infrastructure Exceptions

Infrastructure exceptions add hidden complexity to automation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and operations. Learn when standardization matters.

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OpenStackOctober 1, 2026

OpenStack Private Cloud: Architecture, Costs & Use Cases

Learn how OpenStack private cloud works, what drives its cost, how it compares with public cloud and virtualization, and when it makes sense for your infrastructure.

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Cloud Storage Growth And Expansion
September 10, 2020
Cloud storage is among the most commonly used cloud resources. Let us take a look at its growth and expansion trends in the years to come.
Cloud Virtualization through Containers as a Service (CaaS)
September 9, 2020
Containers as a Service or CaaS allows organizations to benefit from cloud infrastructure, as well as avoid any vendor lock-ins. Read all about it here
September 8, 2020
A successful hybrid cloud warrants the inclusion of containers. Learn about how containers can help you run an efficient hybrid cloud environment.
September 4, 2020
IoT cloud offers a more efficient, flexible & scalable model for delivering the infra & services needed to power IoT devices and applications. Read More
September 3, 2020
Are you deciding to go serverless? To make the decision, learn more about serverless benefits like low capital expenditure and shortened release cycle.
September 2, 2020
FinOps aims to set up all the tools and processes to master the variable cloud cost model. What exactly is it used for and how do you set it up? Read More
September 1, 2020
Equip your data center to better manage heavy workloads from AI/ML/DL. Optimize GPU performance and pick the right networking system to prepare.
August 31, 2020
Data centers need to prepare to handle heavy workloads efficiently. Take a look at some of the best practices for tackling AI, ML and DL workloads!
August 28, 2020
Do not confuse cloud elasticity for scalability. Learn more about how cloud elasticity helps in resolving the issues of resource provisioning.
August 27, 2020
Hardware as a Service is growing rapidly because of increased innovation and pressure on cloud computing. Learn more about the upcoming trends!