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+layout: post
+title: CloudStack European User Group The Hague - Event Roundup
+tags: [roundup]
+authors: [antonia]
+slug: cseug26-roundup
+---
+
+
+
+The recent Apache CloudStack European User Group, held in The Hague on
+21 May, was officially recognized as the largest CloudStack User Group
+event to date. The event brought together cloud builders, researchers,
+and technology enthusiasts for a full day of technical presentations,
+knowledge sharing, and engaging community discussions - highlighting
+the continued growth and momentum of the CloudStack community.
+
+<!-- truncate -->
+
+<!--
+<div class="col col-3 col-lg text-center">
+ <a class="button button--primary" href="" target="_blank">Watch Session
Recordings</a>
+</div>
+<br/>
+-->
+
+If you were unable to attend in person but would still like to follow
+the latest developments in the CloudStack community and explore the
+hot topics discussed during the event, below you can find the session
+slides, abstracts, and speakers’ social links for further discussion
+and networking.
+
+Access each session's slides by clicking onto the presentation
+graphic.
+
+##### Welcome to the CloudStack European User Group – [Ivet
Petrova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivpetrova/),
[ShapeBlue](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shapeblue/)
+
+Ivet Petrova opened the event with an introduction to the Apache
+CloudStack community, highlighting the platform’s growth, goals, and
+future direction. The session focused on fostering collaboration
+around cloud technologies, including hypervisors, storage solutions,
+and ecosystem integrations, while showcasing the strength of the
+CloudStack community.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/welcome-to-thecloudstack-europeanuser-group-ivet-petrova/287784013)
+
+##### CBS Digital Sovereignty Strategy – [Erik
Logtenberg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eriklogtenberg/),
[CBS](https://www.linkedin.com/company/centraal-bureau-voor-de-statistiek/)
+
+Representing Statistics Netherlands, Erik Logtenberg shared how digital
sovereignty is becoming a strategic priority for public sector organizations.
+
+Attendees gained insight into how the Dutch national statistics office
approaches cloud independence, resilience, and long-term infrastructure
control, while reducing dependency on external vendors without compromising
flexibility or performance.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/cbs-digital-sovereignty-strategy-erik-logtenberg-cbs/287804143)
+
+##### What’s New in Apache CloudStack – Release and Features Overview – [Boris
Stoyanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bstoyanov/), ShapeBlue
+
+Boris Stoyanov explored the latest Apache CloudStack 4.23 release and its
newest features and enhancements.
+
+The session highlighted improvements in performance, usability, and
scalability, while also providing practical guidance on applying these updates
in real-world environments to maximize the value of CloudStack deployments.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/what-s-new-in-apache-cloudstack-boris-stoyanov/287784113)
+
+##### A Deep Dive into the Integration of CloudStack and Ceph Primary Storage
– [Wido den Hollander](https://www.linkedin.com/in/widodh/),
[Your.Online](https://your.online/)
+
+Wido den Hollander delivered a deep dive into integrating Apache CloudStack
with Ceph as primary storage — widely regarded as a gold standard for
organizations building reliable, open-source IaaS platforms.
+
+The session covered architecture, deployment patterns, and key design
considerations for building scalable and resilient cloud environments.
Attendees also gained practical insights into performance optimization, high
availability, and operational best practices, supported by lessons learned from
more than a decade of hands-on experience with both technologies.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/a-deep-dive-into-the-integration-of-cloudstack-and-ceph-primary-storage-cloudstack-wido-den-hollander/287784297)
+
+##### Digital Sovereignty in Practice: Building a High-Performance Cloud
Without Vendor Lock-In – [Swen
Brüseke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/swen-br%C3%BCseke-391912193/),
[ProIO](https://www.proio.com/)
+
+Swen Brüseke explored why digital sovereignty has evolved from a buzzword into
a critical strategy for enterprises.
+
+The presentation focused on how ProIO has relied on Apache CloudStack since
2013 to build high-performance, cost-effective private cloud platforms free
from vendor lock-in. Swen also shared technical insights into their
infrastructure stack, from LINBIT-based hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) to
the company’s strategic partnership with ShapeBlue.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/digital-sovereignty-in-practice-building-a-high-performance-cloud-without-vendor-lock-in-swen-bruseke/287804119)
+
+##### LINSTOR as CloudStack Primary Storage: From Theory to Production War
Stories – [Rene Peinthor](
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rene-peinthor-588b50339/), [LINBIT](
https://linbit.com/)
+
+Rene Peinthor introduced LINSTOR-SDS before diving into real-world production
challenges, operational lessons, and practical strategies for avoiding common
pitfalls when deploying LINSTOR with CloudStack.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/linstor-as-cloudstack-primary-storage-from-theory-to-production-war-stories-rene-peinthor/287784333)
+
+##### Kubernetes Is Not the New VM: Choosing the Right Abstraction for Modern
Infrastructure – [Stoil Sotilov]( https://www.linkedin.com/in/stoil-stoilov/),
[StorPool Storage](https://storpool.com/)
+
+In this session, Stoil Sotilov challenged the common assumption that
Kubernetes replaces virtual machines.
+
+Instead, the talk presented a practical framework for deciding when to use
Kubernetes and when virtual machines remain the better choice — particularly in
CloudStack environments. The session explored differences in isolation,
lifecycle management, networking, and operational complexity, while
highlighting real-world scenarios where each technology performs best.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/kubernetes-is-not-the-new-vm-choosing-the-right-abstraction-for-modern-infrastructure-stoil-stoilov/287784343
+
+##### Safeguarding Apache CloudStack – Data Protection & Recovery Powered by
Commvault – [Marc De Schepper]( https://www.linkedin.com/in/deschepperm/),
[Commvault](https://www.commvault.com/)
+
+Marc De Schepper demonstrated how Commvault enhances Apache CloudStack with
enterprise-grade data protection and recovery capabilities.
+
+The session provided insight into Commvault’s broader portfolio while
showcasing strategies for building cyber resilience through practical
implementation blueprints and live demonstrations.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/safeguarding-apache-cloudstack-data-protection-recovery-powered-by-commvault-marc-de-schepper/287821425)
+
+##### CloudStack Multisite Networking – [Noa
Omer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/noa-omer/), [Cyso
Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyso-group/)
+
+Noa Omer presented how Cyso Cloud deploys Apache CloudStack to establish
multisite networking across two geographically distributed regions.
+
+The presentation covered cross-region zone interconnectivity, network fabric
design, and routing configuration, alongside an honest discussion of
operational complexities, challenges, and outcomes.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/cloudstack-multisite-networking-noa-omer/287784387)
+
+##### From VMware to CloudStack/KVM: A Structured Migration Strategy with
Minimal Downtime – [Ingo Jochim]( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingo-jochim/) &
[Prashanth Reddy]( https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashanth-m-reddy/), ShapeBlue
+
+Ingo Jochim and Prashanth Reddy presented a practical and structured approach
to migrating from VMware to Apache CloudStack with KVM.
+
+As organizations increasingly look to reduce vendor lock-in and regain
infrastructure control, the session explored the full migration lifecycle —
from environment discovery and planning to testing and large-scale execution.
+
+A key focus was minimizing downtime through techniques such as warm migration,
pre-staged bulk data transfer, and short cutover windows using delta
synchronization.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/from-vmware-to-cloudstack-kvm-a-structured-migration-strategy-with-minimal-downtime-ingo-jochim-prashath-reddy/287784396)
+
+##### CBS – Our CloudStack Journey – Abdurrahman Ali & [Perry Smolenaars](
https://www.linkedin.com/in/psmolenaars/?originalSubdomain=nl), CBS
+
+The event concluded with Abdurrahman Ali and Perry Smolenaars sharing the
CloudStack journey of Statistics Netherlands.
+
+They discussed when and why CBS decided to adopt Apache CloudStack, the
challenges encountered along the way, and the benefits the organization has
achieved through its open-source cloud strategy.
+
+[](https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/our-cloudstackjourney-abdurrahman-ali-perry-smolenaars-cbs/287804185)
+
+A big thank you the hosts and a sponsor of the event – [CBS – Statistcks
Netherlands]( https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb) and to
[ShapeBlue](https://shapeblue.com) and [Cyso Group]( https://cyso.com/en/) for
supporting the event. All the organisers, sponsors, speakers, and participants
made this gathering a significant success.
+The next major gathering for the community is the CloudStack Collaboration
Conference—the largest CloudStack event of the year—happening on 18–20 November
in Edinburgh. We invite everyone to join us there and be part of the community.
+
+Button: [Register
now](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cloudstack-collaboration-conference-2026-tickets-1975705589603?aff=oddtdtcreator)
