Modernizing Without Limits- Integrating Kubernetes with Certified Storage at KubeCon Europe

At KubeCon Europe, one of the biggest challenges on the minds of attendees is how to effectively integrate traditional virtualization with modern, cloud-native environments. SUSE Virtualization addresses this challenge by leveraging Kubernetes to manage both virtual machines and containers, unifying management and improving operational efficiency. This flexible and powerful approach enables enterprises to break down silos and optimize performance.

According to the IDC Business Value Study, organizations that use SUSE Rancher Prime with virtualization realize an average annual benefit of $3.4 million, demonstrating the significant impact of a unified and open approach to virtualization and storage.

Breaking Down Silos: Unifying Virtualization and Cloud-Native

SUSE Virtualization uses Kubernetes as a central orchestration layer to manage both virtual machines and containers together. This unified approach enables enterprises to efficiently manage diverse workloads, eliminating the silos between traditional virtualization and cloud-native infrastructures. By seamlessly integrating these environments, SUSE makes it easier for IT teams to streamline operations and maintain high performance across their infrastructure.

Traditional virtualization environments often operate separately from cloud-native infrastructures, creating silos that complicate data management and scalability. This separation hinders innovation and slows down deployment. SUSE addresses this challenge by bringing together the best of both worlds—seamless integration and robust performance. Learn more about SUSE Virtualization to see how it bridges the gap between traditional and cloud-native infrastructures.

Unified Management: Kubernetes-Driven Virtual Machines and Containers

By leveraging Kubernetes to manage virtual machines, SUSE Virtualization delivers the power of container orchestration to virtualization workloads. This unified management strategy enhances flexibility and efficiency, making it a smart choice for enterprises looking to modernize their infrastructure while maintaining control over both VMs and containers.

SUSE Virtualization also takes flexibility to the next level by supporting any CSI (Container Storage Interface) storage solution. This open approach empowers enterprises to choose the best storage option for their unique needs. Whether leveraging existing infrastructure or adopting new technologies, SUSE ensures compatibility and freedom of choice. With SUSE Certified Storage, organizations also gain a reliable, integrated solution that optimizes Kubernetes clusters first partneres announced are Dell Technologies, Oracle, NetApp, and Portworx by PureStorage.

Reliable and Scalable: Optimizing Kubernetes Performance

SUSE Certified Storage enhances Kubernetes performance through consistent, reliable data management. By offering both a certified, out-of-the-box option and the flexibility to choose any CSI storage, SUSE ensures that enterprises can adapt their infrastructure to evolving needs without sacrificing performance or scalability. This balance of reliability and openness meets enterprises where they are, delivering value without vendor lock-in.

Real-World Success: Swiss National Supercomputing Center

The Swiss National Supercomputing Center (CSCS) uses SUSE Rancher Prime with virtualization to manage one of the most advanced computing environments in the world. With just two platform engineers, CSCS manages around 300 VMs and 50 Kubernetes clusters across 20 VLANs. This level of efficiency is achieved by leveraging Rancher Prime as a central management console and automating infrastructure as code through Terraform and Argo CD. This powerful combination allows the team to redeploy the entire environment within a day if needed, showcasing the reliability and flexibility of SUSE’s approach.

CSCS relies on SUSE Certified Storage to ensure consistent performance and data availability, even in a highly complex, multi-cloud environment. The platform supports approximately 80-90 engineers working on diverse projects, including climate science, material engineering, and life sciences. By centralizing management and enabling automation, SUSE helps CSCS maintain high performance while minimizing downtime.

This success story highlights how SUSE Rancher Prime with virtualization not only simplifies infrastructure management but also delivers significant business value. The IDC Business Value Study reinforces this with findings showing an average annual benefit of $3.4 million and a 258% ROI over three years. According to the IDC Business Value Study, organizations that use SUSE Rancher Prime with virtualization realize an average annual benefit of $3.4 million. The study highlights the cost savings and operational efficiencies achieved through SUSE’s open and integrated approach. Read the full IDC report for more insights.

Join Our Webinar: Dive Deeper into Virtualization

To learn more about the value of SUSE’s approach to virtualization, join our upcoming webinar. Hear from SUSE experts and a speaker from the Swiss Super Computing Center, a SUSE customer supporting some of the world’s most advanced computing environments. Register for the webinar today.

Connect with SUSE at KubeCon Europe

Need tailored advice or insights on how SUSE Virtualization and Certified Storage can benefit your organization? Contact our experts to discuss your specific needs and challenges. Discover how SUSE is redefining virtualization for modern, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Visit SUSE’s booth at KubeCon Europe to learn how our certified and flexible storage solutions can help you bridge the gap between virtualization and cloud-native environments. Allow SUSE to support your journey to cloud-native success.