Serverless computing, multi-clouds and automation of IT infrastructure as trends in virtualization

Analysis of trends in virtualization shows that a number of virtualization-based technologies have passed the phase of experimental implementation and are preparing to become commercial products.

Serverless computing

Despite the name, the serverless model does not presume the refusal to use servers as such. The basis of serverless architecture is micro services that perform characteristic functions. They are run in logical containers, which was previously unavailable to users who had to clearly identify the hardware resources for the connection. Now, to work in a new environment, it's enough to have only a code download interface and the ability to connect sources that generate events for the connected microservice.

Multi-clusters provide greater data mobility

This year multi-platform platforms will become one of the main trends in the field of virtualization. They allow you to keep interoperability when switching between cloud services of several providers and reduce costs. However, it is not so simple. Several cloud management tools make it easy to move datasets in the clouds, but do not fully solve the issue of convenient access to data. In turn, centralized storage platforms, such as NetApp Private Storage for Cloud, allow you to concentrate data at one point to avoid the need to move it each time the client switches from one cloud to another.

Comprehensive infrastructure and infrastructure in the form of code

The compiled infrastructure includes automation and configuration management tools, as well as scripts and application configuration tools. The compiled system virtualizes the entire IT infrastructure: all physical computing, network devices and storage systems are provided as services, and the entire IT infrastructure is managed through a single application. This eliminates the need to configure the hardware to support certain applications and allows you to manage the infrastructure at the software level.