Integration with Nutanix

Nutanix unites public cloud simplicity and agility with private cloud performance and security. Whether on-premises or hybrid, you’ll ensure cost-effective business continuity through unified management, one-click operations, and AI-driven automation.

About Nutanix

Nutanix is a leader in hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, providing a scalable, integrated platform for compute, storage, and virtualization. Their flagship product, the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform, simplifies data center management and enables businesses to easily deploy, manage, and scale applications across private and public clouds. Nutanix’s software-defined architecture and one-click management capabilities make it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to optimize their IT infrastructure, reduce complexity, and lower total cost of ownership.

Nutanix’s Integration with Apache CloudStack

Nutanix Platform is supported by Apache CloudStack when using a supported hypevisor. This integration allows administrators to leverage the Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure for their CloudStack deployments, providing a unified and simplified management interface, enhanced resource utilization, and streamlined deployment of virtual machines and applications.

Pros

Simplified management with scalability, ideal for businesses looking to optimize their IT infrastructure.

Cons

Proprietary nature can lead to higher costs.

Ease of Implementation

Easy.

Ease of Use

Easy.

Total Cost of Ownership

Higher upfront costs, ongoing support costs.

Support

Nutanix offers comprehensive support services for its products, including technical support, software updates, and access to a wide range of self-service resources, such as documentation, knowledge base articles, and forums. Support offerings include various support plans, such as Starter, Pro, and Elite, with options for 24/7 coverage, fast response times, and dedicated support teams.

Supported Integrations

The integration enables streamlined management, enhanced performance, and simplified scaling of cloud infrastructure, while also providing a flexible and efficient foundation for multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies. By leveraging Nutanix and Apache CloudStack together, organizations can optimize their IT infrastructure to better meet their specific business requirements and drive innovation.

Resources

Download a step-by-step guide to migrate your existing vSphere environment to a robust IaaS cloud environment based on Apache CloudStack and the KVM Hypervisor, ensuring a smooth, low-friction migration journey.