We are excited to announce the release of Stack Console version 2.2.0, packed with powerful new features specifically designed to enhance your experience with Apache CloudStack. This release focuses on providing more flexibility, control, and efficiency in managing your cloud environments. Let’s dive into what’s new.
1. Advanced Mode for VM Creation
In our latest version, we’ve introduced an Advanced Mode that gives you greater control over your virtual machine (VM) creation process. With this feature, you can now choose the Boot Mode and Boot Type for your VMs. Whether you need to boot from legacy BIOS or UEFI, or prefer to specify a particular boot device, Advanced Mode puts the power in your hands.
2. Egress Billing
Stack Console 2.2.0 brings a significant enhancement with Egress Billing. Now, you can calculate and charge your users based on their egress data usage. This feature is essential for service providers who need to accurately track and monetize outbound traffic, ensuring a fair and transparent billing process.
3. Multi-Network Selection for VM
We understand that modern applications often require complex networking setups. That’s why we’ve introduced the ability to select Multiple Networks when creating a VM. You can now configure your VMs to connect to multiple networks, including VPC and Isolated networks, giving you more versatility in your network architecture.
4. Native Auto-Scaling
Scaling your applications seamlessly has never been easier. With Native Auto-Scaling integration in CloudStack, you can automatically scale your backend services or application instances up or down based on conditions you define. This feature ensures that your resources are optimally utilized, providing both cost-efficiency and high availability. Learn about Auto-Scaling in Apache CloudStack.
5. VNF (Virtual Network Function) Appliances
We’ve introduced support for VNF Appliances, which are similar to traditional CloudStack Instances but with added capabilities tailored for network functions virtualization. The new VNF Template type allows you to specify the network NICs that need to be connected during deployment and store critical access details. This feature is crucial for service providers looking to deploy complex network functions in a cloud environment. Understand more about VNFs.
Why Upgrade to Stack Console 2.2.0?
This latest version of Stack Console is designed to empower cloud service providers with advanced tools that simplify and enhance cloud management. Whether you are looking to optimize your network setup, implement precise billing mechanisms, or ensure automatic scaling of resources, version 2.2.0 has something for everyone.
We encourage all our users to upgrade to the latest version to take full advantage of these new features. As always, our team is here to support you with any questions or assistance you may need during the upgrade process.
For more information on these features or to get started with Stack Console, visit our official website.