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Typical Customers
Why Choose OpenStack
Problem it Solves
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Dependence On Proprietary Cloud Platforms And Limited Infrastructure Control
Target Users
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Cloud Architects
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Infrastructure Engineers
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DevOps Teams
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It Leaders
Core Use Case
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Build Private And Hybrid Clouds
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Provision Virtual Resources
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Manage Storage And Networking
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Automate Cloud Workflows
USP
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Open Source Scalable Cloud Infrastructure Platform
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Problem It Solves
Dependence On Proprietary Cloud Platforms And Limited Infrastructure ControlTarget Users
- Cloud Architects
- Infrastructure Engineers
- DevOps Teams
- It Leaders
Core Use Cases
- Build Private And Hybrid Clouds
- Provision Virtual Resources
- Manage Storage And Networking
- Automate Cloud Workflows
Unique Selling Point
Open Source Scalable Cloud Infrastructure Platform
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Category-Based Capabilities
OpenStack Features
Each category combines the selected software category, its category-specific description, and the features assigned to that category.
Cloud Management Software 25 selected features Open category ↗ ⌄
Cost Management
Compliance Management
Server Monitoring
User Management
Event Logs
Configurable Workflow
Access Controls/Permissions
Alerts/Notifications
Secure Data Storage
Activity Tracking
Configuration Management
Data Visualization
Database Support
Capacity Analytics
Audit Management
Multi-Cloud Management
Monitoring
Resource Management
Data Storage Management
Performance Analysis
Data Migration
SLA Management
Application Management
Data Import/Export
Cloud Encryption
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Frequently Asked Questions
OpenStack FAQs
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OpenStack is an open source cloud computing platform that enables organizations to build and operate scalable public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Originally developed by a global community of developers and backed by leading technology companies, OpenStack provides the foundational software used to manage large pools of compute, storage, and networking resources through a unified dashboard and APIs. It is designed to give enterprises full control over their infrastructure while avoiding dependency on proprietary cloud solutions.
OpenStack is used by service providers, research institutions, and enterprises that require infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) capabilities without vendor lock-in. Its API-driven architecture aligns with cloud-native development practices and supports hybrid strategies where on-premises resources work seamlessly with external cloud services.
- No, OpenStack does not offer a free version.
- No, OpenStack does not offer any free trial.
- No, OpenStack does not offer an API.
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OpenStack offers support with the following options:
- Email , Chat
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OpenStack offers training with the following options:
- In-person , Documentation
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OpenStack supports the following languages:
- English , German , Portuguese , Spanish
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Following are the typical users of the OpenStack:
- Self-Employed , Small-Business
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OpenStack supports the following deployment:
- Cloud Hosted
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OpenStack supports the following devices and operating systems:
- Web-Based
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