The New Mirantis OpenStack for K8s Trial for VMware Users
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We are excited to announce the updated TryMOSK, a trial program for Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes (MOSK), which makes it easier for VMware users to explore MOSK and see what cloud-native virtualization can do for them.
With this refreshed trial, VMware users can now deploy and test MOSK directly on their existing vSphere environment. No bare metal servers, complex setup, or OpenStack expertise is required. A production-style OpenStack environment with compute, storage, and networking services can be set up in just a few hours.
Easier Path from VMware to Cloud-Native
The new TryMOSK offers a streamlined path for VMware users to experience modern, cloud-native virtualization with MOSK. It is powered by guided automation that takes care of all the complicated setup, from creating necessary vSphere objects to deploying a compact evaluation cluster that mirrors what would run in production.
This means you can experience the freedom and flexibility of OpenStack without having to change existing infrastructure or commit to a full deployment. TryMOSK is hands-on, fast, and built for real-world validation.
Key features include:
Optimized for VMware: Deploy MOSK on an existing VMware vSphere cluster without additional hardware required.
Streamlined Setup: Automated installation handles configuration and networking
Real OpenStack Experience: Preconfigured with core OpenStack services for compute instances, block storage, virtual networking, load balancing, image registry, orchestration templates, and web dashboard
Evaluation-Ready: Designed for hands-on exploration, and validation of real-world operational scenarios in a production-like OpenStack environment
Why VMware Users Are Exploring MOSK
Across industries, organizations are re-evaluating how they virtualize and manage workloads. Many want more control, cost transparency, and alignment with open, Kubernetes-based ecosystems. As new AI workloads change enterprise IT requirements, many organizations are also looking to modernize their IT estate with more flexible, future-proof infrastructure.
MOSK provides a modern alternative to VMware that combines OpenStack’s proven virtualization capabilities with Kubernetes orchestration. The result is a flexible, resilient, cloud-native virtualization platform that scales on your terms, is integrated with modern CI/CD and container workflows, and avoids vendor lock-in.
With TryMOSK, VMware users can experience that shift first-hand by testing virtual machine creation, networking, storage, and orchestration in a familiar environment.
How It Works
Getting started takes just a few steps:
Request a trial license and a Mirantis manager will get back to you within two business days
Clone the TryMOSK Github repo
Check prerequisites for your vSphere environment
Run the installer using your trial license key and let guided automation take care of the rest
Validate and explore your cluster; launch instances, configure networking, test load balancing, and more.
Most users complete deployment and start experimentation in about two hours. If you prefer a more guided experience, the Mirantis team can provide hands-on assistance to walk through setup and evaluation.
Check Out the New TryMOSK Today
The updated TryMOSK makes it simpler than ever for VMware users to experience the benefits of OpenStack on Kubernetes.
Start your journey toward cloud-native virtualization today with TryMOSK.
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