From VMware to KubeVirt: A Technical Migration Journey - Alexander Schaber and Rene Schramowski

Migrating from VMware's siloed infrastructure to KubeVirt unifies your virtual machines (VMs) and containers on a single Kubernetes platform. We’ll delve into the technical side of this journey, contrasting the 'old way' of managing VMs via vSphere with the new, simplified Kubernetes-native approach. See a side-by-side comparison of core processes—like VM creation, networking, and storage management—from the vSphere UI to defining them with kubectl / WebUI and managing them just like containers. The result is a truly unified platform that streamlines operations, reduces licensing fees, and bridges the gap between VM admins and DevOps teams. About the speakers: Alexander Schaber: With a lifelong passion for technology, I embarked on my journey as a freelancer, honing my skills initially as a sysadmin. As the tech landscape evolved, I transitioned into the world of DevOps. Recognizing the transformative power of cloud and container technologies, I founded my own company, specializing in DevOps consulting. Rene Schramowski: Driven by Open Source and Open Knowledge, René feels comfortable in the cloud native space with Kubernetes and OpenShift and has a passion for mobile development with Flutter. Working in the Community has a special place in his heart and by organizing events like OpenShift Anwendertreffen, Flutter Hamburg and DevFest Hamburg, he engages with it regularly.