The State of Open Source Cloud

Explore the complex relationship between cloud computing and open source in this 42-minute conference talk presented by Peter Zaitsev at Open Source 101 2023 in Charlotte. Delve into the historical impact of cloud on open source, examine the current state, and discover a compelling approach to leveraging both cloud and open source technologies together. Learn why using cloud as a commodity infrastructure provider and running open source software on top of it can be beneficial for those who value open source principles. Investigate the potential of Kubernetes as a universal API across major public cloud providers and private cloud software vendors. Gain insights into the rapid development of this ecosystem and its increasing suitability for various scenarios, despite not being as mature as proprietary cloud vendor solutions.