Evaluating OS options for diverse workloads

In today’s fast-paced IT world, downtime is not an option. One of its game-changing features? Clustering. But what does it mean, and how do you configure it right? In our latest guide, we break it down—from prerequisites and installation to best practices and troubleshooting—so you can build a scalable, high-availability infrastructure with confidence. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dCcQgcdM #Proxmox #Virtualization #SysAdmin #OpenSource #Clustering #ITInfrastructure Techwrix

In today’s fast-paced IT world, downtime is not an option. One of its game-changing features? Clustering. But what does it mean, and how do you configure it right? In our latest guide, we break it down—from prerequisites and installation to best practices and troubleshooting—so you can build a scalable, high-availability infrastructure with confidence. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dVieTerx #Proxmox #Virtualization #SysAdmin #OpenSource #Clustering #ITInfrastructure Techwrix

Focused exclusively on virtualization workloads, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine provides a tailored option for deploying, managing and scaling virtual machines (VMs), removing features unrelated to VM management. This ensures organizations can maximize the value of OpenShift Virtualization while aligning with their specific infrastructure needs. https://lnkd.in/dPrUtSG6

"Lift and shift" is not enough. True virtualization modernization requires a strategic approach to avoid complexity and hidden costs. How can you ensure a smooth transition to cloud-native without disrupting operations? This new article from Red Hat introduces the "Virtualization Playbook," a key resource for anyone considering the move VMs to OpenShift Virtualization.

To help leaders understand how the situation has shifted, Red Hat released a report on the state of virtualization. It reveals critical insights into how forward-thinking organisations are harnessing a unified platform for virtualization and containers to become more agile and flexible

"If I could only share one powerful takeaway from this report, it would be that leaders must stop viewing virtualization solutions as a traditional technology and start seeing it as a strategic enabler. The future of IT is inherently diverse and complex, blending traditional VMs with modern containerized and serverless workloads across hybrid and multicloud environments."

Rethink virtualization: Why now is the time to migrate to Parallels RAS IT leaders across all industries are currently rethinking their virtualization strategy. Increasing costs, opaque licensing, and overall uncertainty around VMware have left CIO’s and IT leaders to seek more predictable and smarter alternatives. https://lnkd.in/dn52KSnK

The enterprise infrastructure revolution is happening behind closed doors—Fortune 500 companies are quietly abandoning dedicated servers and saving millions in the process. Just published an in-depth analysis of why this shift is accelerating and how companies are reducing infrastructure costs by 40-80% while improving performance. Worth a read for anyone involved in IT strategy or digital transformation. #CloudTransformation #EnterpriseIT #DigitalTransformation

🚀 Why do enterprises still rely on Storage Area Networks (SAN)? Because when it comes to mission-critical workloads — databases, virtualization, analytics — nothing beats the performance, scalability, and reliability of a SAN. StoneFly’s latest guide breaks down: ✅ How SAN differs from NAS ✅ Key benefits like high IOPS & low latency ✅ Challenges & best use cases If your IT strategy is about future-proofing infrastructure, SAN should be on your radar. Read Blog: https://lnkd.in/dqTMP4jM #EnterpriseStorage #SAN #DataInfrastructure #StoneFly

🚀 Smarter Storage Management with LVM (Logical Volume Manager) In modern IT environments — whether on-premises, virtualized, or hybrid cloud — storage flexibility is essential. Traditional disk partitions are rigid, and scaling them often leads to downtime or complex migrations. This is where LVM (Logical Volume Manager) adds real value. It allows organizations to manage storage dynamically and efficiently, making it easier to adapt to business demands. 🔹 STEP 1 – Add New Disk & Initialize as Physical Volume (PV) When new storage is added, it is first prepared in Linux LVM mode. These disks are then treated as Physical Volumes (PVs) — the building blocks of LVM. 🔹 STEP 2 – Create Volume Groups (VG) Multiple Physical Volumes are combined into a Volume Group (VG). This creates a shared storage pool, abstracting away the underlying hardware. In enterprises, this means capacity from different disks or arrays can be managed as a single unit. 🔹 STEP 3 – Create Logical Volumes (LV) From the Volume Group, storage is allocated into Logical Volumes (LVs). These act like partitions, but unlike traditional partitions, they are resizable, flexible, and can be extended without downtime. Logical Volumes often back critical systems such as databases, application servers, or virtual machine storage. 🌟 Why Enterprises Still Rely on LVM ✅ Zero-downtime scalability → extend volumes while systems are running ✅ Snapshots for backups & testing → enabling faster recovery and safer upgrades ✅ Hardware abstraction → unify disks from different vendors or storage arrays ✅ Hybrid cloud readiness → works seamlessly inside VMs and on-prem data centers 💡 Many organizations combine LVM with RAID: RAID ensures redundancy, while LVM provides flexibility. Together, they form a foundation for reliable, scalable storage that is still widely used in production today. 👉 How does your team manage storage in hybrid or multi-cloud environments — do you still use LVM, or have you fully shifted to cloud-native storage solutions? #Linux #Storage #SysAdmin #DevOps #HybridCloud #ITInfrastructure #LVM