Leostream now supports Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization environments and a KubeVirt API integration allowing any Kubernetes container application to become a VDI hosting platform.
Leostream now supports Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization environments and a KubeVirt API integration that allows any Kubernetes-based container application to become a VDI hosting platform.
OpenShift containerisation software is a practical alternative to VMware vSphere as more organizations look to move away from Broadcom's virtualisation portfolio. As the only native solution for building VDI deployments using OpenShift, the Leostream Platform serves as another option for customers or MSPs who are considering deploying VDI outside of a traditional vSphere installation, especially those already using Red Hat in their infrastructures.
OpenShift can also use an organisation’s existing storage, an extra advantage for those considering OpenShift as a replacement for a VDI environment running on vSphere.
The KubeVirt architecture that Red Hat OpenShift uses allows VM-based workloads to run on a container platform, resulting in an open, shared environment for running both containers and VMs. The Leostream Connection Broker uses the KubeVirt API to integrate with container platforms to handle inventory, power control and provisioning of full virtual machines. It also serves as the end-user access portal to these machines.
With Leostream's KubeVirt integration, any Kubernetes-based container solution, including OpenShift, can become a VDI hosting platform.
OpenShift environments can use pools in the Leostream Platform to automate the creation, termination and changes to power state of virtual machines hosted in OpenShift. Leostream’s flexible access control rules and policies ensure the correct level of access, capacity management and audit-level tracking, pooling and sharing for OpenShift virtualised resources.
End users can access their applications and data from nearly any device, from nearly anywhere, using nearly any display protocol, including high-performance protocols for graphics-intense applications.
"OpenShift is a powerful option for organizations that are moving to containers and want a single infrastructure platform to support containers and VMs. The Leostream Platform extends that versatility by adding VDI deployment to its long list of benefits," said Karen Gondoly, Leostream CEO. "Combining remote desktop access, virtualization and containers creates a modern, flexible, efficient, environment that is able to meet even complex computing needs."
The Red Hat OpenShift container platform is the successor to Red Hat Virtualization (RHV), which Red Hat will cease supporting in 2026. Leostream's OpenShift support is a migration and expansion of its RHV support that continues providing Red Hat customers with a VDI management tool and remote desktop platform for use with Red Hat hosting.
Leostream's OpenShift support is now in preview and is expected to be generally available by end of 2024.
The Leostream Remote Desktop Access Platform gives users remote access to hosted desktops and workstations as a way to maintain productivity and control costs. It ensures security with strict authentication and authorization built on zero-trust concepts.
Its connection management system replaces corporate VPNs with an efficient gateway that gives users access to only the specific resources they have permission to use, automatically, regardless of their location or device. The Leostream Platform performs in environments that depend on complex, specialty applications like energy and science; large files such as media and entertainment; real-time performance like financial services; with solid network security. leostream.com
