Spotlight on SUSE® Virtualization at KubeCon North America 2024 –Innovations Coming in Version 1.4

As we approach KubeCon North America 2024, SUSE® is excited to share insights into the forthcoming SUSE® Virtualization 1.4 release. This powerful update to the open-source Harvester platform introduces new capabilities tailored to address the security, performance, and scalability needs of enterprises. Designed for seamless operation across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments, SUSE® Virtualization 1.4 is set to empower organizations with a versatile, efficient, and secure virtualization solution.

Why SUSE®Virtualization Matters for Kubernetes and KubeCon

SUSE® Virtualization provides enterprises with an off-ramp from restrictive vendor lock-in and high subscription fees, offering a flexible path to cloud-native transformation with a turnkey virtualization solution. Built for Kubernetes, SUSE®Virtualization supports a multi-cloud approach and integrates seamlessly with SUSE®Rancher Prime to unify container and VM management. 

Coming Soon to SUSE® Virtualization

Each feature in SUSE® Virtualization 1.4 is purpose-built to address critical business needs, delivering tangible benefits for enterprises seeking a comprehensive virtualization solution. Here’s a closer look at how coming features will deliver value:

1. Strengthened Data Security and Disaster Recovery
   Data protection is at the core of SUSE® Virtualization 1.4, with features like volume encryption and new backup and restore capabilities that enable VM restoration across clusters. These tools are essential for industries like healthcare, finance, and government, where compliance and secure data recovery are paramount. Organizations can meet regulatory standards with confidence, safeguarding sensitive information while ensuring resilience.
2. Flexible, Scalable Infrastructure for Edge and Multi-Cloud
   The introduction of RWX (Read-Write-Many) volume support and iSCSI disk support for diskless servers gives SUSE® Virtualization 1.4 the versatility to adapt to edge environments and resource-constrained settings. These capabilities enable seamless expansion without adding significant infrastructure costs, making SUSE® Virtualization an ideal choice for companies expanding into edge or hybrid environments.
3. Simplified Operations and Resource Management
   The upcoming release streamlines operations with scheduled VM backups, snapshot space management, and maintenance mode, reducing the time IT teams spend on routine tasks. By minimizing administrative overhead, these features free up resources for strategic projects, allowing teams to focus on high-value work rather than routine maintenance.
4. Optimized Performance and Control for Real-Time Workloads
   Industries such as manufacturing, research, and telecommunications require precise workload management and hardware control. SUSE® Virtualization 1.4 introduces CPU pinning and USB passthrough, giving IT teams greater control over virtualized workloads. These capabilities enable efficient resource use and support the performance needs of applications that rely on real-time data processing.
5. Enhanced Storage Performance for Mission-Critical Applications
   With the integration of Longhorn v2 Data Engine (Technical Preview), volume encryption, and local volume support, SUSE® Virtualization 1.4 offers high-performance, low-latency storage for demanding applications. Enterprises relying on data-intensive operations will experience faster data access, which is essential for sectors like finance and media, where real-time processing and data integrity are mission-critical.

A Unified, Open-Source Approach to Virtualization

SUSE® Virtualization 1.4 represents the next step in SUSE’s commitment to open-source innovation, leveraging the strengths of the Harvester project to provide a high-value virtualization platform for diverse infrastructure environments. SUSE® Virtualization is more than a software product; it’s part of a larger ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with SUSE®Rancher Prime, SUSE®Observability, SUSE®Security, and other SUSE®technologies. This integration ensures users benefit from a unified experience across Kubernetes, security, and virtualization, making it an attractive choice for enterprises aiming to modernize their IT infrastructure with open-source solutions.

Join Us at KubeCon NA 2024 to Explore SUSE® Virtualization’s Future

Join us at KubeCon North America 2024 in Salt Lake City from November 12–15 to experience live demonstrations and meet SUSE® experts. Ask our experts how we can lower your Virtualization subscription fees and how we can help you host containers and VMs alongside eachother.

• Find our booth at D2
• Join us at SUSE® Rancher Day