Is OpenStack having a moment? On this episode of Trilio Insights, Pete Wright chats with David Safaii and Kevin Jackson, fresh from the Open Infrastructure Days North America conference, about the latest news in OpenStack, fueled by the search for VMware alternatives.

Kevin, an OpenStack veteran from the very beginning, offers a fascinating perspective on this resurgence. He contrasts the early days of OpenStack, with its challenges and leaps of faith, to today's streamlined installations. They explore why organizations are turning to OpenStack now, highlighting the impact of the VMware acquisition.

A key takeaway from the conference was Rackspace's return to the OpenStack fold. David and Kevin discuss the significance of this announcement, emphasizing Rackspace's transparency and the positive ripple effect it will have on the entire OpenStack ecosystem.

Kevin also shares insights from his panel on VMware-to-OpenStack migration, stressing the need to avoid “analysis paralysis” and encouraging a learn-by-doing approach.

Finally, they discuss Trilio's unique position in providing data protection for both OpenStack and Kubernetes, expressing excitement for the future of OpenStack and its evolution towards Kubernetes. Kevin's advice for those considering the migration? Don't wait, start learning now.

Links & Notes

• Open Infrastructure Days North America 2024
• Rackspace Technology Strengthens Commitment to Global OpenStack Community with Board of Directors' Seat on OpenInfra Foundation
• Red Hat OpenStack

Ever wonder what it takes to build a company from the ground up? This week, Pete Wright sits down with Murali Balcha, the founder and CTO of Trilio, as he shares his personal journey of entrepreneurism and innovation.

Murali opens up about the pivotal moment he realized his idea was "startup worthy," leaving the comfort of a years-long career at EMC to pursue a vision. He paints a picture of the early days: the scrappy resourcefulness of building a company on a foundation of used Dell servers, the uncertainty of securing funding, and the satisfaction of landing that first major client.

Murali takes us through the challenges of navigating the ever-evolving universe of cloud technology, the surprising twists and turns along the way, and the quiet confidence that comes from building something truly unique. They explore the potential of AI and what it means for the future of Trilio and the tech industry as a whole.

This episode offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of a startup, the challenges, the triumphs, and the belief in the power of an idea seeded in the cloud.

Links & Notes

• From Founding to Funding: Perspectives from Murali Balcha, Founder and CTO of Trilio | Trilio
• OpenStack Backup and Recovery | Kubernetes Backup and Recovery

This month, Pete Wright welcomes back Rodolfo Casás, who previously introduced us to the OpenShift mindset. This time, Rodolfo dives into the must-have features of Trilio for OpenShift and OpenShift virtualization data protection.

Throughout the conversation, Rodolfo highlights several key features that resonate with customers. He discusses the simplicity and efficiency of the OpenShift console plugin, which allows users to easily manage backups directly from the OpenShift UI. Rodolfo also emphasizes the importance of operator data protection, noting that many customers forget to protect their operators despite their growing significance in the Kubernetes ecosystem.

One of the most stunning features Rodolfo presents is the low recovery time objective (RTO) capability. By pre-staging backups and creating volume snapshots in the destination cluster, Trilio enables customers to recover hundreds of virtual machines in a matter of minutes rather than hours or days. Other notable features include application-level encryption for enhanced security and the ability to protect application container images for seamless disaster recovery and regulatory compliance.

Rodolfo also shares insights on Trilio's integrations with automation tools like Ansible and Advanced Cluster Manager (ACM). These integrations allow customers to deploy and manage their backup strategies at scale, streamlining processes such as data center migrations and disaster recovery testing. While acknowledging the potential for "automation rot," Rodolfo stresses the importance of having a dedicated DevOps team to maintain and update these automations regularly.

Links & Notes

• Trilio for OpenShift
• OpenShift Virtualization
• Ansible Automation Platform
• Advanced Cluster Manager