Red Hat Inc. and Veeam Software Group GmbH have teamed up to provide advanced data protection solutions for workload virtualization in response to the growing concerns around data protection and resilience in the enterprise landscape.
Gaurav Rishi, vice president of product at Veeam, highlighted the importance of data freedom for their 450,000 customers who heavily rely on virtual machines for their operations. The partnership with Red Hat aims to enhance data protection solutions, especially in the face of evolving technologies like containerization within OpenShift environments.
Stu Miniman, senior director of market insights, hybrid platforms at Red Hat, emphasized the significance of meeting customers where they are on their unique journey. As organizations increasingly adopt OpenShift virtualization, the collaboration between Veeam and Red Hat aims to provide the necessary tools and support for this transition.
Key customers such as the US Navy and Zenseact are already making strides in adopting containerization alongside virtual machines, showcasing the practical implications of this partnership. While migration to modern environments poses challenges for many organizations, tools like the Migration Toolkit for Virtualization and integrations with Ansible are instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition.
Deep integration between Ansible and OpenShift functionalities has been crucial in streamlining the migration process, recognizing the need for automation in managing complex transitions effectively. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to addressing the evolving needs of enterprises in the ever-changing virtualization landscape.
