In this episode, we sit down with Olivier Lambert, CEO and co-founder of Vates, the innovative company behind XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra.
00:00 - Introduction Vates and Open Source Virtualization
01:11 - Olivier Lambert's Journey and the Founding of Vates
02:01 - The Evolution from System Administrator to Creating Xen Orchestra
04:22 - Launching XCP-ng: Kickstarter Success and Community Engagement
06:32 - How Vates Addresses the Market's Virtualization Needs
08:11 - The Technical Transition from Zen to XCP-ng
10:31 - Growth of Vates and the Impact of Community Feedback
13:13 - Xen Orchestra's Success and Customer Relationships
16:13 - Building a Comprehensive Virtualization Solution
19:06 - Key Features and Differentiators of XCP-ng
22:02 - Simplifying Virtualization: The User Experience
25:35 - Targeting SMB and Private Cloud Markets
28:33 - Responding to VMware's Market Dominance and Broadening Choices
31:07 - Strategies for Migrating VMware Customers to Vates
34:08 - Vates' Future: Innovation, Competition, and Expansion
39:15 - Closing Remarks and Invitation to Future Episodes
Established in Grenoble, France, in 2012, Vates has become a community favourite in the open-source virtualization space, offering powerful alternatives to traditional hypervisors. Olivier and I explore Vates roots in open-source solutions and how it's shaping the future of virtualization with its user-centric platforms. Lambert shares his insights on Vates' mission, the evolution of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra, and how these tools are democratizing virtualization for organizations of all sizes.
Founded in the scenic Alps of Grenoble, France, Vates has carved a niche for itself by focusing on simplicity, support, and community-driven innovation. With headquarters still in Grenoble, it stands as a testament to the enduring value of open-source technology in today's rapidly evolving IT landscape.
Topics Covered:
Olivier Lambert's background and the founding story of Vates.The development journey of Xen Orchestra and the strategic pivot to creating XCP-ng.The core philosophy of Vates: making virtualization accessible and open-source.The unique features and benefits of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra as comprehensive virtualization solutions.Vates' response to the changing virtualization market, particularly the impact of VMware's acquisition by Broadcom.Future plans for Vates, focusing on enhancing their platforms and expanding their market presence.
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