Platform9 Removes One of the Biggest Barriers to Replacing VMware: Linux Administration

Platform9 Removes One of the Biggest Barriers to Replacing VMware: Linux Administration

Private Cloud Director now ships with Platform9 OS, a turnkey KVM-ready Linux distribution.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Platform9, the enterprise private cloud company, today announced updates to its Private Cloud Director (PCD), featuring Platform9 OS, a turnkey KVM-ready Linux distribution. The latest product update removes the Linux administration barrier required for enterprises to exit VMware and accelerate their journey to a modern private cloud. Platform9 OS also offers a secure and tightly validated platform that automatically stays up to date with growing cybersecurity threats, and provides a critical building block for AI applications built on Kubernetes and agentic workloads.

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