HPE Expands Hybrid Cloud Offerings With Virtualisation Capability For Private Cloud

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced the expansion of its hybrid cloud offerings with virtualisation capability for HPE Private Cloud. It combines open-source kernel-based virtual machine with HPE’s cluster orchestration software to support the performance and availability required for enterprise workloads, the company said in a press release.

The capability’s virtualisation clusters are managed through a cloud-based control plane, which removes the need for resources for on-premises management. The capability is designed to remain available even when disconnected from the cloud.

The virtualisation technology is offered as part of an integrated private cloud solution, built on HPE’s compute, networking and storage capabilities. It offers a simple and intuitive management experience, and includes automated Day 0, Day 1+ operations, two-click VM provisioning with integrated data protection, and automated lifecycle management, HPE said.

“To truly realise the promise of hybrid cloud, companies are recognising the need to take a ‘hybrid by design’ approach that delivers a unified, platform-based cloud operating model, while providing flexibility, control and freedom from lock-in,” said Hang Tan, chief operating officer, HPE Hybrid Cloud. “To help address these demands, we’re excited to expand our hybrid cloud offerings with HPE virtualisation capability for HPE Private Cloud.”

With the addition of virtualisation technology, HPE said it has become the first vendor to offer a suite of enterprise-grade capabilities and services across the hybrid cloud technology stack. This includes:

• Modular private cloud infrastructure with AI-powered automation.

• Network virtualisation and segmentation (HPE Aruba Networking).

• Data mobility with unified experience across private and public cloud, leveraging SDS (HPE Alletra Storage MP).

• Set of runtimes (virtual machines, containers, bare metal) and AI frameworks.

• Multi-cloud, multi-vendor cloud services for IT operations management, data protection and cyber resiliency, as well as sustainability reporting.

• Unified, platform-based cloud control plane (HPE GreenLake).