Radio Cloud Native by Mirantis

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Welcome to Radio Cloud Native by Mirantis, your go-to podcast for all things cloud native and Kubernetes. Join us as we explore the latest trends, innovative solutions, and open source projects shaping the modern cloud landscape. From enterprise solutions to open source integrations, we delve into everything you need to know to stay ahead in the world of cloud native and Kubernetes. For more episodes of Radio Cloud Native, please visit https://www.mirantis.com/radiocloudnative/ to download, or find them wherever you prefer to consume your podcasts. If you are interested in contributing to Radio Cloud Native, please reach out to our podcast team: podcasts@mirantis.com Learn more about Mirantis at https://www.mirantis.com/

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May 31, 2026Episode 6918 min

All Infrastructure Is AI Infrastructure: Navigating the New Era of Enterprise AI at Scale

As enterprises scale generative AI and autonomous agents, every layer of the technology stack - from silicon to orchestration (ie. Metal to Model) - is being reshaped.In this episode, hosted by Mirantis CMO Dominic Wilde, you will hear why AI workloads reverse decades of cloud abstraction, what full-stack AI infrastructure actually demands (GPUs, CPUs, networking fabrics, power, storage, etc.), how data sovereignty and regulatory frameworks like GDPR and DORA create hard architectural requirements, and what principles - manageability, observability, flexibility, repeatability, and the importance of open infrastructure - must be used to guide enterprise AI platforms into the future. All of this change has informed how the teams at Mirantis built k0rdent, a complete, open source platform for AI infrastructure orchestration.A full list of topics covered in this episode include:The end of abstraction and what's nextFull-stack AI infrastructureData/AI sovereignty & complianceThe developer experience gapCore principles for enterprise-ready AI platformsThe case for open infrastructureCommoditization to contractsk0rdent by MirantisIf you want to listen to more episodes of Radio Cloud Native, please visit https://www.mirantis.com/radiocloudnative/ to download, or find them wherever you prefer to consume your podcasts.If you are interested in contributing to Radio Cloud Native, please reach out to our podcast team: podcasts@mirantis.com

May 10, 2026Episode 6829 min

Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE1) is EOL. So What's Next?

Rancher Kubernetes Engine 1 (RKE1) reached end of life on July 31st of 2025, meaning no more security patches, bug fixes, or a direct upgrade path forward. For businesses still running RKE1, the clock is ticking - and the decisions made now will have major implications for security, compliance, and operational continuity.In this episode, Edward Ionel of Mirantis is back to walk you through what re-platforming actually looks like in practice, the hidden costs and challenges of migration, and how to evaluate your options for moving to RKE2, RKE3, or a more modern Kubernetes platform. Whether you're managing 10 clusters or hundreds, this is a practical guide to navigating one of the most consequential infrastructure transitions your team may face.A full list of this episode's topics include:Official announcement of EOL for RKE1Why migrating away from RKE1 doesn't workCurrent evolution in App infrastructureCurrent evolution of CloudCommon containerization challengesk0rdent by MirantisFull container solution stackValue of the cloud native/K8s-first approachIf you want to listen to more episodes of Radio Cloud Native, please visit https://www.mirantis.com/radiocloudnative/ to download, or find them wherever you prefer to consume your podcasts.If you are interested in contributing to Radio Cloud Native, please reach out to our podcast team: podcasts@mirantis.com

April 12, 2026Episode 6721 min

Stop Losing Money on Idle GPUs

The GPU cloud market is booming - but for NeoClouds and cloud service providers, explosive growth is quickly becoming a race to the bottom. In this episode, Edward Ionel of Mirantis breaks down why raw compute is no longer enough to sustain a profitable business, and what operators must do to protect their margins before the window closes.Edward walks through the full monetization maturity model - from commoditized bare metal to a fully managed AI factory platforms capable of delivering 50%+ profit margins - and explains why evolving from selling compute to selling outcomes is no longer optional. If you're building or operating GPU infrastructure, this episode is a must-listen.Reach out to Edward directly for a demo: eionel@mirantis.comA full list of this episode's topics include:Emerging GPU Cloud and AI Infrastructure opportunityEvolution and challenges for NeoCloudsTransforming AI ServicesGPU depreciation gap and market erosionThe 4 stages of GPU monetizationBuilding an AI Service platformBuilding an AI FactoryA hyperscaler-like experience for AIReal world case studyIf you want to listen to more episodes of Radio Cloud Native, please visit https://www.mirantis.com/radiocloudnative/ to download, or find them wherever you prefer to consume your podcasts.If you are interested in contributing to Radio Cloud Native, please reach out to our podcast team: podcasts@mirantis.com

March 8, 2026Episode 6611 min

A Quick Introduction to gRPC and Related Tools

In this month's episode Sr. Solution Architect at Mirantis, Zachary Fanelle, will walk you through the basics for getting started with gRPC and how to easily start integrating it into your Kubernetes workflows.He will cover HTTP and REST APIs, as well as how these web technologies prompted Google to create gRPC in the first place. You will gain practical knowledge about what gPRC is, why it is leveraged by many developers in many use cases, and how it is supported in Kubernetes as of K8s version 1.24.A full list of this episode's topics include:What is gRPC?Why leverage gRPC?gRPC use casesDrawbacks of gRPCHow to get started with gRPCIf you want to listen to more episodes of Radio Cloud Native, please visit https://www.mirantis.com/radiocloudnative/ to download, or find them wherever you prefer to consume your podcasts.If you are interested in contributing to Radio Cloud Native, please reach out to our podcast team: podcasts@mirantis.com

February 8, 2026Episode 6524 min

Defeat Platform Complexity with Use Case-Optimized Multi-Cluster Kubernetes

In this month's installment, Sergey Goncharov, Sr. Product Manager for Mirantis Kubernetes Engine 4k (MKE 4k) is back to help you tackle the ever-emerging problem of Platform Engineering for complex multi-cluster, multi-cloud Kubernetes workloads. With the rise of AI/Ml, these are becoming more and more prevalent in enterprises around the world.Overcoming this complexity requires a multi-cluster approach: designing clusters tailored to specific workloads with declarative services and policies, ensuring consistent lifecycle management (LCM), and scaling this strategy across your environments. By optimizing platforms for specific use cases (Kubernetes-based platforms that is), you can improve agility, streamline operations, boost workload availability, enhance security, and maintain compliance - without implementing a global multi-cluster architecture at smaller scales.A full list of this episode's topics include:Challenges with Kubernetes complexityMulti-cluster thinking is keyBuilding use case-optimzied platforms at scaleExample open source tools for multi-cluster K8sIf you want to listen to more episodes of Radio Cloud Native, please visit https://www.mirantis.com/radiocloudnative/ to download, or find them wherever you prefer to consume your podcasts.If you are interested in contributing to Radio Cloud Native, please reach out to our podcast team: podcasts@mirantis.com

January 11, 2026Episode 6424 min

Cloud Native Virtualization Best Practices for Public Sector and Highly Regulated Clouds

In this episode of Radio Cloud Native, Michael Tillman, Sr. Solutions Architect and FedGov Cloud expert, is back to provide you with an in-depth overview of everything you need to know about Public Sector cloud native virtualization and modernization. Michael will cover the challenges most FedGov cloud customers face in terms of Legacy system modernization before presenting Mirantis Kubernetes Engine 4k (MKE 4k) as the ideal solution for your FedGov cloud needs.Furthermore, Michael will provide real world use case examples (anonymized to maintain the privacy of our customer) showcasing ways in which Mirantis was able to drastically improve the digital transformation process for its Public Sector clientele - all while maintaining the reliability and security needed in the most highly regulate industries.A full list of this episode's topics include:Legacy Public Sector IT challengesCloud Native VirtualizationMirantis Kubernetes Engine 4k (MKE 4k + KubeVirt)Public Sector IT best practicesConclusion and summaryIf you want to listen to more episodes of Radio Cloud Native, please visit https://www.mirantis.com/radiocloudnative/ to download, or find them wherever you prefer to consume your podcasts.If you are interested in contributing to Radio Cloud Native, please reach out to our podcast team: podcasts@mirantis.com

December 7, 2025Episode 6328 min

The New Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (MKE) with KubeVirt Integration

In this month's installment, Sr. Product Manager for Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (MKE), Sergey Goncharov, will walk you through how to achieve full cloud native virtualization on top of Kubernetes-based infrastructure using MKE 4k (our latest release) and open source KubeVirt. By the end of this talk, you'll be able to run Kubernetes and/or Swarm-based VMs alongside containers and even within the K8s clusters themselves!A full list of topics in this episode include:What are virtualized workloads & what do they do?Rising trend of Kubernetes-based InfrastructureWhy migrate to Kubernetes?How to migrate to Kubernetes?Leveraging Open Source KubeVirtThe Mirantis solution: Mirantis Kubernetes Engine 4k (MKE 4k)If you want to listen to more episodes of Radio Cloud Native, please visit https://www.mirantis.com/radiocloudnative/ to download, or find them wherever you prefer to consume your podcasts.If you are interested in contributing to Radio Cloud Native, please reach out to our podcast team: podcasts@mirantis.com

November 2, 2025Episode 6239 min

OpenStack Storage Explained: From Hardware to Strategy

In this month's installment, we're diving into OpenStack storage: the challenges, the solutions, and the best practices for securely and efficiently storing your bits when leveraging an OpenStack cloud. Proctored by Christian Huebner, Director of Services Architecture at Mirantis, this episode will build off his 25+ years of experience with cloud storage, specifically in the context of OpenStack. This episode is perfect for OpenStack admins that are looking for better ways to deal with storage, as well as anyone working with OpenStack clouds. A full list of topics for this episode include:Computer storage background (general)Types of storage (OpenStack)OpenStack storage backends (Ceph)Software Defined Storage (SDS) alternativesStorage Area Networks (SANs)Shared files systems (NFS)Local storage (Flash)Combining OpenStack storage typesCommon failure scenariosOpenStack storage securityIf you want to listen to more episodes of Radio Cloud Native, please visit https://www.mirantis.com/radiocloudnative/ to download, or find them wherever you prefer to consume your podcasts.If you are interested in contributing to Radio Cloud Native, please reach out to our podcast team: podcasts@mirantis.com

October 5, 2025Episode 6125 min

Open Web Alliance Framework + amazee.io's Lagoon = Fully Open Source Web Hosting

In this month's installment of Radio Cloud Native, Bryan Gruneberg, Solutions Architect from amazee.io (now a Mirantis company), walks you through everything you need to know about the Open Web Alliance (OWA) and open source web hosting. He will cover some background in the beginning to set the stage for amazee.io's Lagoon, a fully open source application delivery platform built on top of Kubernetes - as well as amazee.io's tried and true open source website and AI hosting solutions.Bryan will cover, in detail, the framework laid out in the OWA's Open Web Manifesto, and how organizations can piggy-back on this structure to ensure that their hosting platform is just as open source as their solution. He will also look at the application side of things, exploring how platforms like Drupal, Wordpress, and TYPO3 stack up in comparison to the Open Web Alliance's standards and how you can leverage them in a truly open source, vendor-agnostic way.A full list of topics for this episode include:Background on amazee.io and LagoonBackground on the Open Web Alliance (OWA)Defining the "Open Web" via the OWA Open Web ManifestoHow Lagoon maintains an "Open Web"Drupal vs Wordpress vs TYPO3 vs JoomlaWhy use Lagoon by amazee.ioResources for getting started with LagoonIf you want to listen to more episodes of Radio Cloud Native, please visit https://www.mirantis.com/radiocloudnative/ to download, or find them wherever you prefer to consume your podcasts.If you are interested in contributing to Radio Cloud Native, please reach out to our podcast team: podcasts@mirantis.com

September 13, 2025Episode 6033 min

The 7 Best Open Source Tools to Deliver Infra-as-Code (IaC)

In this month's episode of Radio Cloud Naitve, Sr. Solution Architect, Kevin Ng, of Mirantis is back to share his findings related to 7 common open source-based tools that relate to cloud native infrastructure and configuration management. He will present some background on each of the 7 tools he researched before diving into an in-depth comparison based on use case, functionality, ease-of-use, and security features. Perfect for DevOps folks, Kevin's episode will enable you to conquer Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), leveraging the best tools for your specific use case.Furthermore, Kevin will present an example scenario of how to leverage these tools to deploy k0s, an open source, fully upstream Kubernetes Distro created and maintained by the teams at Mirantis. Armed with Kevin's knowledge, your DevOps team can drastically streamline its current approach to IaC.A full list of topics from this episode include:Intro to Pulumi, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, SaltStack & VagrantDeploying k0s with each of these tools (above)Ease-of-Use of these tools (above)Security frameworks for each of these tools (above)Infrastructure vs Configuration management with these tools (above)How to select the tool that's right for youIf you want to listen to more episodes of Radio Cloud Native, please visit https://www.mirantis.com/radiocloudnative/ to download, or find them wherever you prefer to consume your podcasts.If you are interested in contributing to Radio Cloud Native, please reach out to our podcast team: podcasts@mirantis.com