About OpenStack
OpenStack is a set of open source software components that provide common cloud services. It is used to build private clouds inside a company and to run public clouds for customers.
What it does
OpenStack manages large pools of compute, storage and networking resources. Operators control them through APIs or a dashboard, and additional components handle orchestration, fault management and other services. The project is developed by a community of contributors and released on a regular schedule.
Key features
- Manage compute, storage and networking pools
- Control resources through APIs and a dashboard
- Orchestration for complex application stacks
- Support for virtual machines, bare metal and containers
- Regular community releases
Who it's for
Cloud operators, telecom companies, research groups and enterprises that want control over their own infrastructure. It suits teams with the skills to install, run and upgrade a cloud platform.
Pricing and good to know
The software is open source and free to download and use. Running it has real costs in hardware, staff time and operations, and you can also choose a partner or a public cloud built on OpenStack. Plan for upgrades and monitoring from the start, because a cloud platform is a long-term commitment.
Highlights
- Manage compute, storage and network pools
- Control resources through APIs or a dashboard
- Orchestrate complex application stacks
- Run virtual machines, bare metal and containers
