Over the years, we have published a lot of content on OpenStack. The aim of this evolving omnibus is to bring you all of those content together.
Over the years, we have published a lot of content on OpenStack-related topics. This omnibus aims to bring you all of those valuable, informational content together so that you can access it all from a one-stop solution. Each section is linked to a detailed blog where you can find more information about the said topic. Here's what you need to know about OpenStack. Let's start with the basics.
What is OpenStack?
In simple terms, OpenStack is an open source platform that uses merged virtual resources to build, scale and manage private and public clouds. OpenStack began as an open source cloud initiative by NASA and Rackspace Hosting in 2010. Taking advantage of OpenStack's architecture can help deploy your organization's cloud quickly and efficiently.
The platform is composed of projects which act as tools that run cloud-computing services such as networking, storage, and image services. You can bundle these projects to achieve the desired result, your way.
The Four Opens of OpenStack
The vibrant OpenStack community follows The Four Opens, which are a set of fundamental guidelines that are in place to ensure that users receive all the benefits associated with open source software. They are:
- Open Source
- Open Community
- Open Development
- Open Design Open Infrastructure Foundation
Open Infrastructure Foundation is an entity supporting open source development in IT infrastructure globally. For almost a decade, the governing body of OpenStack and related projects was the OpenStack Foundation. Recently, at the Open Infrastructure Summit 2020, the foundation announced that it has evolved into the Open Infrastructure Foundation.
The OpenStack Private Cloud Choice
If you're looking for a secure, reliable and cost-effective way to utilize open source technology, then an OpenStack powered private cloud may be exactly what you're looking for. Here are four reasons why an OpenStack private cloud is here to save the day for many businesses:
