Apache OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform, which allows users to deploy and manage cloud services. It provides a comprehensive set of software tools for building and managing private and public clouds. This page is dedicated to providing information about Apache OpenStack resources in English.

Key Features of Apache OpenStack

  • Scalability: OpenStack can scale to support large numbers of virtual machines, and it can run on commodity hardware.
  • Open Source: Being open source, OpenStack benefits from the contributions of a large community.
  • Flexibility: OpenStack supports a variety of virtualization technologies, including KVM, Xen, and Hyper-V.

Components of Apache OpenStack

  • Nova: Manages compute resources, such as virtual machines.
  • Neutron: Manages networking, providing APIs to create and manage network resources.
  • Cinder: Manages block storage volumes for use by OpenStack virtual machines.
  • Keystone: Manages authentication and authorization for OpenStack services.
  • Glance: Manages the storage of images for virtual machines.
  • Horizon: Provides a web-based user interface for managing OpenStack resources.

Learn More

For more detailed information about Apache OpenStack, please visit our OpenStack Documentation.


OpenStack Architecture

This image provides an overview of the OpenStack architecture, showcasing its various components and how they interact with each other.