1. A method comprising: performing, using one or more processors, a clustering operation, wherein the clustering operation is initiated by clustering software, the clustering operation uses a first virtual machine, and the first virtual machine is hosted by a first node; receiving an indication, wherein the indication indicates a migration of the first virtual machine from the first node to a second node, wherein the migration is not under control of the clustering software; and in response to a receipt of the indication, suspending performance of the clustering operation using the first virtual machine, wherein the suspending performance is initiated by the clustering software.