Now available NethServer8 on OpenStack as a Service

05 March 2026
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The possibility of deploying NethServer8 on OpenStack as a Service infrastructure is now available, bringing the application platform of Nethesis On a cloud environment Italian scrip, scalable and designed for professional environments.

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NethServer8 su Openstack as a Service
NethServer8 on Openstack as a Service

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What is NethServer8?

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NethServer 8 is a multi-node application platform designed for cloud and hybrid environments, which allows you to deploy, manage and scale containerized applications in a simple and structured way.

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It is the technological stack behind Nethesis solutions and allows you to:

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  • run multiple applications on a single machine or on multiple nodes;
  • manage distributed environments in a centralized manner;
  • adapt resources based on workloads.

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NethServer 8 can be installed both on-premise and in the cloud. On CloudFire, it runs on OpenStack as a Service.

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Why deploy NethServer8 on CloudFire?

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By distributing Nethserver8 on Openstack as a Service, the user has the possibility to inherit several benefits including:

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  • ACN certified Italian cloud infrastructure;
  • High resource scalability necessary for NethServer8 (CPU, RAM, storage);
  • Performance validated by Nethesis same, even in intensive load scenarios;
  • Fast and simplified provisioning, which reduces the setup time of an environment to a few minutes;
  • Multi-tenant model for MSP and integrated system.

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The result you can obtain is therefore a environment ready for the delivery of Nethesis services in SaaS mode, without the typical limitations of on-premise installations.

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How to deploy NethServer8 in the Cloud

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The deployment of NethServer8 on CloudFire has been designed to adapt to different levels of technical expertise. The one just released on Cortex is the most intuitive deployment guided by a wizard.

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In fact, through this release it is possible to:

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  1. Select the virtual machine that best suits your needs and those of your customers from a list of configurations validated by Nethesis;
  2. Start deploying the instance;
  3. Log in to the NethServer8 management interface.

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For users with more experience with Openstack technology, on the other hand, it is also possible to directly access the platform, independently configure resources and networking and build customized architectures.

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Openstack as a Service infrastructure is tested and certified to support Nethserver8 workloads and they guarantee operational stability, predictable performance and management of environments.

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For more information or to activate an environment, contact us or Access the portal‍

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