Apache CloudStack
Open Source Cloud Computing
Overview
Apache CloudStack is a turnkey open-source cloud computing platform for creating, managing, and deploying infrastructure cloud services. It provides a complete stack of features for building a private or public IaaS cloud, including compute orchestration, network-as-a-service, user and account management, and a web-based user interface.
✨ Key Features
- Turnkey IaaS Solution
- Multi-Hypervisor Support (KVM, VMware, XenServer)
- Network-as-a-Service
- User and Account Management
- Web-based UI and API
- High Availability and Scalability
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplicity and ease of deployment compared to OpenStack
- Turnkey solution with a broad set of IaaS features
- Strong community and backing from the Apache Software Foundation
Unique Value: Provides a powerful and easy-to-use open-source platform for building and managing IaaS clouds, enabling organizations to achieve the benefits of cloud computing on their own terms.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Building and managing a private IaaS cloud for an enterprise
- Providing public cloud hosting services
- Creating a hybrid cloud environment that spans on-premises and public clouds
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations looking for a lightweight container orchestration platform (Kubernetes would be a better fit)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and user-friendly experience than building an IaaS platform from individual open-source components, and a more cost-effective and flexible solution than proprietary virtualization platforms.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Completely free and open-source
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