OpenStack is an open source platform for cloud computing, providing infrastructure as a service (IaaS). It is built on several main components, each with a specific function. The main components include: 1. Compute (Nova) Function: Provides computing resources (virtual machines, bare-metal, containers). Nova manages the creation, scheduling, and destruction of virtual machines or containers. 2. Storage Block Storage (Cinder) Function: Provides block storage for applications. Commonly used as a virtual hard drive for virtual machines. Object Storage (Swift) Function: Stores data as objects. Suitable for storing large, unstructured data, such as images or backups. 3. Networking (Neutron) Function: Manages networking for OpenStack resources. Provides the ability to create and manage virtual networks, IP addresses, firewalls, and load balancing. 4. Dashboard (Horizon) Function: Web interface for managing and using OpenStack. Easily manage resources without command lines. 5. Identity (Key...
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