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Extending OpenStack

You're reading from Extending OpenStack Leverage extended OpenStack projects to implement containerization, deployment, and architecting robust cloud solutions

Product type Paperback

Published in Feb 2018

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781786465535

Length 300 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

Python

Tools

Docker

Concepts

Cloud Computing

Author (1):

Omar Khedher

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Table of Contents (12) Chapters

Preface

1. Inflating the OpenStack Setup FREE CHAPTER

2. Massively Scaling Computing Power

3. Enlarging the OpenStack Storage Capabilities

4. Harnessing the Power of the OpenStack Network Service

5. Containerizing in OpenStack

6. Managing Big Data in OpenStack

7. Evolving Self-Cloud Ready Applications in OpenStack

8. Extending the Applications Catalog Service

9. Consolidating the OpenStack Authentication

10. Boosting the Extended Cloud Universe

11. Other Books You May Enjoy

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Who this book is for

This book is for system administrators, cloud architects, and developers who have experience working with OpenStack and are ready to step up and extend its functionalities. A good knowledge of the basic OpenStack components is required. In addition, familiarity with Linux boxes and a good understanding of network and virtualization jargon is required.

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Authors (1)

Omar Khedher

Omar Khedher

Omar Khedher is a cloud architect with more than 12 years of experience in the cloud computing market. He has been involved in several private and public cloud projects, including OpenStack, AWS, and Azure. He has also authored several other books, including the first and second editions of Mastering OpenStack, OpenStack Sahara Essentials, and Extending OpenStack. Omar has a few academic publications about cloud performance. As a part of the Cloudreach team, an international cloud consulting company, he helps customers to design, advises on, and leads projects targeting cloud migration and innovation.

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