What is OpenStack?
OpenStack is an open-source platform deployed as infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) in both public and private clouds where virtual servers and other resources are made available to the user. It was developed by Rackspace Technology in 2010 with the motive to enable companies to quickly and efficiently add servers, storage, and networking components to their cloud. It is written in Python Programming Language.
Features of OpenStack
- It has unlimited storage and Multi-dimensional scalability.
- There is no central database and RAID is not required.
- It supports S3 API and restricts containers per account which further limit access to control usage by user.
Benefits of OpenStack
- It is faster and has more efficient access to IT resources.
- There is high availability of user accounts, containers, and object copies.
- It can scale both vertically and horizontally.
Drawbacks of OpenStack
- It does not offer a free trial.
- It does not offer any sort of organized support.
- It has no dedicated customer support.
Difference between OpenStack and OpenShift
OpenStack and OpenShift are a type of cloud operating systems. In a single customer application workflow, these platforms can be used simultaneously. Both platforms are used in hybrid cloud environments to build scalable systems. Both platforms are extremely powerful tools used by many large organizations but focus on different aspects. OpenStack has been around longer than OpenShift. Let’s take a look at the comparison of these two tools, OpenStack and OpenShift.
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