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OpenStack Essentials
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OpenStack Essentials

by Dan Radez
May 2015
Beginner to intermediate
182 pages
4h 27m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Dive into OpenStack Essentials to learn how to effectively manage and deploy private cloud infrastructure using OpenStack. This comprehensive guide demystifies cloud computing concepts and provides clear instructions on setting up, operating, and troubleshooting OpenStack.

What this Book will help me do

  • Confidently install OpenStack using the Packstack installation tool.
  • Create and manage users, cloud images, and virtual networks for cloud instances.
  • Implement horizontal scaling to handle high loads in a cloud environment.
  • Monitor the health of your OpenStack cloud and troubleshoot issues efficiently.
  • Orchestrate complex cloud environments to support sophisticated applications.

Author(s)

Dan Radez is an experienced technologist with years of hands-on expertise in open-source projects, particularly OpenStack. Dan's approach to explaining technical concepts is practical and approachable, making him well-respected in the cloud computing community. His dedication to simplifying complex setups has helped many developers and IT professionals improve their workflows.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, and developers interested in OpenStack and private cloud technologies. It's perfect for readers familiar with Linux and CLI who want to explore private cloud solutions. Beginners to OpenStack will find step-by-step instructions, while intermediate users can deepen their understanding. Whether you're setting up your first OpenStack cloud or scaling an existing solution, this book is for you.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781783987085