Dive into the transformative world of OpenShift Virtualization as we highlight its pivotal role in the shift from traditional VMware-based infrastructures to modern, Kubernetes-driven environments. At the heart of this discussion is KubeVirt, an innovative extension for Kubernetes that enables the seamless management of virtual machines alongside container workloads. Through an explorative journey, we aim to unravel the complexities of KubeVirt, providing clarity on its origins, development and role in bridging legacy applications with cloud-native paradigms.

The combination of vendor turmoil and a renewed focus on private clouds is causing many organizations to rethink their short-term and long-term virtualization strategies. The disruption in this space is accompanied by speculation and uncertainty for customers, making it difficult to understand how to adjust their existing plans. All of this comes at a time when cost control and impending AI projects are highlighting the importance of private clouds more than ever before.