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What is OpenStack Private Cloud? Features | Requirements | Download Link

Rackspace has announced the release of Rackspace Private Cloud Software, powered by OpenStack and code-named Alamo.

OpenStack is a cloud operating system that controls large pools of compute, storage, and networking resources throughout a datacenter, all managed through a dashboard that gives administrators control while empowering their users to provision resources through a web interface.

Through OpenStack Private Cloud, private cloud computing has been easy than ever before.

Rackspace officials said the software is based on the company's experience in deploying and operating OpenStack-based public and private clouds in a variety of environments, including in Rackspace’s own data centers as well as in external data centers. The Rackspace Private Cloud is backed by an optional support offering.

“We believe that the majority of our customers and cloud users will be running hybrid cloud environments for a long time,” Jim Curry, general manager of the private cloud business at Rackspace, said in a statement. “Today’s announcement allows businesses to utilize their existing investment in their own data center resources to run an open cloud solution for additional control and customization and also take advantage of Rackspace’s data center options.”

Features of OpenStack Private Cloud.

• Ubuntu 12.04 Host Operating System
• KVM Virtualization
• Chef Server
• OpenStack Essex Release - Cloud Software.

Suggested System Requirements

Controller Node

16GB RAM

144GB Disk Space

Dual Socket CPU with dual core or single socket quad core

Compute Node

32GB RAM

144GB Disk Space

Dual Socket CPU with dual core or single socket quad core

Final Words from Rackspace 

Meanwhile, also in a statement, Jesse Robbins, chief community officer at Opscode, said, “The release of Rackspace Private Cloud Software with Opscode Chef included is a result of the great collaboration between Opscode and Rackspace and a testament to the benefits Chef provides for deploying and managing OpenStack-powered clouds."

The new software is the latest addition to the Rackspace Private Cloud suite along with OpenStack Training and Support services.

Download Link -   Click here to get a free Private Cloud

PS - The Complete Review of the OpenStack Private Cloud + Demo Video --- Soon on Cloud Hack Blog

Small businesses - Main Target for Cloud Computing

Small Businesses - Cloud saves a lot of Money.

The Cloud Computing paradigm has been here for a while and the main users have been the medium - sized businesses. Most of the small scale businesses are deploying both hardware and software in the Cloud. Leading vendors are SalesForce, Google, Rackspace, DropBox and many others.

Major benefits from Cloud - for Small Businesses - 

• Cloud-based file-sharing
• Email with dedicated domain.
• Productivity applications Like word-processors, spreadsheet applications, calender, video conferencing, chat and work collaboration.
• e-Marketing

A survey was conducted by IT social network Spiceworks on behalf of cloud solutions vendor EMC.

The main remark of the survey has been -

Majority of the small scale businesses are using cloud-based file sharing services, such as Dropbox, Box, and others, are easy to use and employee-friendly. However, IT departments remain concerned about the security, compliance and reliability challenges these services can present.

Keep Clouding. 

Top Basic Benefits of using Cloud

Top basic benefits of deploying Cloud for your Organisation.

When we need to go "CLOUD"? What are the Benefits?

1. Reduced Cost - Cloud technology is paid incrementally, saving organizations money. No need buy your own hardware.
2. Increased Storage - Organizations can store more data than on private computer systems.
3. Highly Automated - No longer do IT personnel need to worry about keeping software up to date.
4. Flexible -  Cloud computing offers much more flexibility than past computing methods.
5. More Mobility - Employees can access information wherever they are, rather than having to remain at their desks.
6. Allow IT to shift Focus - No longer having to worry about constant server updates and other computing issues, government organizations will be free to concentrate on innovation.

Keep Clouding...