Red Hat Transforms VM Infrastructure
Red Hat has seized the initiative by ramping up its OpenShift Virtualization features in response to dire market needs as VMware users scramble for an alternative following the Broadcom acquisition.
Key developments
Key developments worth noting:
- Memory oversubscription now supported by OpenShift Virtualization for a greater density of VM workloads
- Deployment options wider with AWS bare metal support
- Improved security with DORA compliance features
- User-defined networks enhance data isolation
Timing is crucial here. There is a massive change in customer priorities, as Mike Barrett, Red Hat VP for hybrid cloud platforms notes: "In March of 2024, the customer base wanted to migrate. They had no interest in talking about modernization."
This shift reflects broader market dynamics:
- Organizations need paths to migrate from legacy systems quickly
- Security compliance becomes more demanding
- The importance of edge computing and AI integrations is increasing
Looking deeper at the implications
The platform shows promise, but organizations should consider:
- 1. Migration complexity
- Smooth transitions/difficult environments for complex VM?
- Which tools facilitate migration?
- 2. Labor metrics and Performance indicators
- What is the real impact of memory oversubscription?
- Does AWS bare metal performance stand up to alternatives?
- 3. Cost considerations
- What is the total cost per ownership?
- Are there any hidden costs of migration?
- 4. Support infrastructure
- How resilient is their support ecosystem?
- What resources exist to train teams?
VMware users are weighing options, and Red Hat's timing captures market opportunity. Their approach to migration (practical tools and security compliance) reflects market awareness.
Through AI integration with OpenShift Lightspeed, the platform can add value — but organizations should consider their needs against the features available
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