Introducing Platform9 Private Cloud Director 

Private Cloud Director delivers management of virtualized and Kubernetes clusters with advanced SDN, automation, multi-tenant, and self-service capabilities. Customers can bring their own servers, storage, and networking and build a private cloud that is easy to deploy, manage, and use.

Migrating from VMware to Platform9 Private Cloud Director 

The demo unveils a groundbreaking tool "vJailbreak" that is designed to help organizations migrate their virtual machines (VMs) from VMware to an OpenStack-based environment. The tool addresses VM migration complexities, such as networking, data volume, and downtime, by handling driver compatibility and offering both cold and warm migration options.

Platform9 Cluster Blueprints in Private Cloud Director

Platform9’s Private Cloud Director offers a streamlined private cloud experience for users shifting from public cloud, with features like 'cluster blueprints' for unified management and KVM-based over-provisioning to optimize hardware.

Platform9 Private Cloud Director Architecture

Platform9's Private Cloud Director (PCD) architecture is designed to provide a managed private cloud experience, with distinct components that handle different aspects of the system. The architecture also draws parallels to VMware's ecosystem, with features like DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler).

Platform9 Private Cloud Director Proactive Operations

The demo highlights Platform9’s 24/7 monitoring that auto-generates 65% of support tickets, integrating with tools like Datadog and Splunk for seamless oversight, and also concludes with a successful live migration from VMware to Platform9's new open-source tool, vJailbreak.

Software-Defined Networking in Platform9 Private Cloud Director

The robust SDN capabilities within Platform9's Private Cloud Director, leverages open-source tools like OVN and OVS to deliver enterprise-grade networking comparable to VMware's distributed virtual switch.

Virtual Machines, Images, and Volumes in Platform9 Private Cloud Director

Platform9 allows administrators to upload and manage images, which can be designated as public, private, or shared among tenants. The platform supports various storage protocols, including iSCSI, fiber channel, and NFS, providing flexibility in how VMs are deployed.

Multi Tenancy and Self Service in Platform9 Private Cloud Director

The demo highlights how Platform9’s Private Cloud Director simplifies cloud management with multi-tenant support, easy self-service features, and automation tools.

Integrated Kubernetes Control Plane in Platform9 Private Cloud Director