How OpenStack integration can create smarter cloud data centres

Grazed from ITWire. Author: Greg Barnes.

Integrating OpenStack, the free open source cloud computing software platform, with an advanced cloud architecture based on application delivery controller (ADC) technology offers significant advantages for cloud data centre operators.  While OpenStack gives IT professionals an open and standards-based approach to scalable and agile cloud deployment, an ADC-based architecture utilises L4-L7 network application services to provide a consistent solution for cloud provisioning and management.

Their integration allows cloud data centre operators to combine application networking services seamlessly with their other infrastructure, permitting them to meet service-level agreements (SLA’s) and compliance. A choice of form factor provides the flexibility to create a tailored offering in a high-density multi-tenant environment…

Coupled with the right cloud services architecture and open platform, cloud operators can dynamically deliver application and security services and policies per tenant. Dynamic service chaining will allow the creation of an on-demand service model. Features will include agility, scalability and reduced cost of ownership, helping businesses to achieve productivity gains and resource efficiencies…

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