Migrate and Modernize: A Blueprint for Virtualization Success

Event overview:

The era of static, on-premises infrastructure is over. As organizations accelerate their digital transformation, the strategic migration and modernization of virtual environments has become a critical imperative for achieving long-term agility, security, and cost-efficiency. The Migrate and Modernize: A Blueprint for Virtualization Success event will provide a pragmatic and forward-looking roadmap in navigating this transition.

In 2026, the virtualization landscape is defined by the convergence of containers, hybrid/multi-cloud strategies, and the integration of AI-powered automation. We will move beyond the simple "lift-and-shift" to explore the modernization pathways—from replatforming databases to refactoring monolithic applications into cloud-native microservices.

The event features thought leadership talks on the future of hybrid infrastructure and a tailored, hands-on lab that takes a comprehensive look at OpenShift Virtualization.

Attendees will gain actionable insights on:

• Strategic Planning: Defining a virtualization strategy that aligns with business outcomes and the future of hypervisor alternatives, including leveraging open-source virtualization like KubeVirt/OpenShift Virtualization to avoid vendor lock-in.
• Next-Generation Infrastructure: Integrating containers (Kubernetes/OpenShift) and virtual machines (VMs) for a unified hybrid cloud platform.
• Operational Excellence: Leveraging AI and automation to streamline migration, ensure day-two operational efficiency, and build real-time resilience.
• Security and Compliance: Implementing advanced, built-in security features like micro-segmentation and ensuring compliance across complex, multi-cloud virtual footprints.
   

Choose your learning path

Participants will select between talking through guided challenges or taking a practical deep dive into OpenShift virtualization in a hands-on lab.

Hands-on lab: OpenShift Virtualization deep dive

The hands-on session will provide practical experience with the core components of OpenShift Virtualization:

• Fundamentals and Deployment: Installing and configuring the OpenShift Virtualization operator.
• VM Lifecycle Management: Creating, cloning, snapshotting, and managing VMs using both the web console and CLI tools.
• Networking and Storage: Configuring complex VM networking (e.g., external VLANs) and provisioning storage using Kubernetes storage classes.
• Migration Toolkit: Importing and migrating existing virtual machines from traditional hypervisors (like VMware or RHV) into OpenShift Virtualization.
   

Join us to uncover the essential blueprint for a seamless, low-risk migration, and walk away with the knowledge to future-proof your virtual environment for sustained business success.