Introduction to OpenStack and the Dell SUSE Cloud, Powered by OpenStack Pete Chadwick Sr. Product Manager, Cloud Infrastructure Solutions SUSE Kamesh Pemmaraju Sr. Product Manager, OpenStack Solutions Dell Inc. September 2013 The Dell SUSE Cloud Webinar Series
Dell and SUSE have collaborated to bring to our customers an enterprise ready open source private cloud solution with many advanced capabilities. This is the slide set from a recent Webinar where Dell and Suse presented an overview of this cloud solution. The main features of this solution include:
Automated install process using Crowbar Rapid setup and configuration of cloud environment Easy expansion of cloud environment Multi-hypervisor support (KVM, Xen, Hyper-V and VMware) Application and hardware certifications Integrated into existing SUSE product lifecycle processes 24x7, worldwide technical support Architected for unlimited growth Open APIs for integration with third-party software
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Introduction to OpenStack and the Dell SUSE Cloud, Powered by OpenStack Pete Chadwick Sr. Product Manager, Cloud Infrastructure Solutions
We need faster rollout of services That’ll cost you
How much? I can’t say
Isn’t there unused capacity on systems we paid for?
Possibly, but it’s all part of a virtual pool of servers
I’d rather pay by user
Not going to happen
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Enterprises Recognize the Benefits Private Cloud Priority Increasing
Which of the following initiatives are likely to be your firm's / organization's top hardware / IT infrastructure priorities over the next 12 months ? Percentage of respondents who answered "high" or "critical" priority
Base: North American and European IT decision makers at enterprise firms with 1.000+ employees
Source: Enterprise and SMB Hardware Survey, North America and Europe, Q3 2009 Forrsight Hardware Survey, Q3 2010 Forrsight Hardware Survey, Q3 2011 Forrsight Hardware Survey, Q3 2012
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Promise of Private Cloud Computing for Enterprises
Lower costs
• Reduce upfront capital expense
• Automation to reduce ongoing administration costs
Increased agility
• Dynamic configuration of IT resources
• Respond quickly to business demands
• Self-service provisioning
Greater control and security
• Data remains inside the firewall
• Standard enterprise security
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A Conversation After Cloud Computing
Business Executive
IT Manager
We need faster rollout of services. Is later today OK?
How much? $1.50/hour.
What if I have to expand or shrink the user base?
No problem. You're in control.
I love you! Not going to happen. Cloud
Provider
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SUSE Cloud
SUSE Cloud is an open source software solution based on the OpenStack and Crowbar projects that provides the fundamental capabilities for enterprises to deploy an Infrastructure-as-a-Service Private Cloud
End Users
Self Service Portal
Image Repository
APIs
Automated
● Configuration
● Optimized Deployment
APIs Pool of Virtualized Servers (Compute Storage Nodes)
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Why OpenStack?
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Why OpenStack?
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The OpenStack Project
Importance of Foundation
• No single point of control
• Long term stability
• Transparent governance
• Open development
History
• Provide components for Infrastructure-as-a-Service
• Started by Rackspace and NASA in July 2010
• Today: more than 192 companies involved in the OpenStack ecosystem, including SUSE and Dell
Grizzly OpenStack solution includes PowerEdge C8000, EqualLogic and 10 GbE networking
Dell OpenStack solutions Complete cloud infrastructures, powered by OpenStack
Simplify the experience
Accelerate time to productive operations
Optimize solution performance
Deliver the best return on investment
• OpenStack leadership, expertise, innovation and solutions engineering
• Complete solutions combine software, hardware and services
• Proven platforms and reference architectures
• Robust ecosystem partnerships
• Full service consulting offerings from assessment through implementation and management
• Integrated post sales support
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Deploy an OpenStack cloud in ~2 hours
Use Crowbar to:
• Automate the deployment and configuration of an OpenStack cloud
• Quickly provision bare-metal servers from box to cluster with minimal intervention
• Maintain, upgrade and evolve your OpenStack cloud over time
• Leverage an open source framework backed by a growing global developer ecosystem
Crowbar operations platform
Evolve to meet your needs over time with built-in DevOps
Accelerates multi-node deployments
Simplifies maintenance
Streamlines ongoing updates
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Easily deploy private and public clouds • Validated reference architecture with
infrastructure, software and services
• Elastic, scalable, and designed to handle massive data loads
• Targeted for mainstream enterprise markets
Quickly offer new cloud services
Lower software licensing costs
Help mitigate the risks of cloud computing
Dell SUSE Cloud Solution, Powered by OpenStack Complete, proven solution designed for the enterprise
Proven solution
Key components
“Dell’s commitment to OpenStack and their team with deep expertise in Data Center Solutions is the foundation for a great partnership.”
Ben Cherian, GM of Emerging Technologies, DreamHost
Crowbar operations platform (integrated)
Dell PowerEdge C6220, R720, R720xd
Dell Force10 S60 Switches
Reference Architecture Guide
Dell services, implementation and support
SUSE Cloud 2.0 cloud platform
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS
SUSE Studio
SUSE Manager
SUSE Cloud Jumpstart services
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Embrace OpenStack with confidence Dell Cloud Transformation Services
Get up and running more quickly and with greater success
Expertise at Every Step
• Partnership with a true industry expert
• Strategic and tactic assistance
• Right blend of business and technical skill
Focused on Your Outcomes
• Improved orchestration and management
• Customizable for any stage of adoption
• Enables IT to better serve the business
Dell SUSE Cloud, Powered by OpenStack NOW ready for the enterprise!
Enterprise ready end-to-end solution • Packaged for enterprise deployments • Integrated with SUSE maintenance & lifecycle
management • Crowbar orchestration to automate installation at scale • Award wining Dell ProSupport for all hardware
components including servers, storage, & networking Leverage existing infrastructure, while optimizing current licensing costs • Runs on standard hardware • SUSE application and hardware certifications Easy integration with SUSE Studio and SUSE Manager • Simply build and manage cloud applications for
multiple cloud environments • Manage and support hybrid clouds
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Dell Solution Centers Stand ready to assist
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Silicon Valley
• Highly scalable infrastructure, interconnected via a global network
• Core domain/product experts supporting customer use cases
• Local market focused, standardized global tools and processes
• Integrated with product and domain teams for complex product requirements
• Solution Showcase and demo’s in every Solution Center
• Web-accessible demos at demos.dell.com
• Easy access for customers, physically and virtually
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Dell Solution Centers Customer Engagements
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Briefings 30–60 minutes • Technology deepdives
• Solution demos
Architectural Design Sessions 2–4 Hours • Explore the optimum solution for your needs
• Deploy a set solution infrastructure
• Whiteboard sessions
• High level solution plan
Proof of Concept 3–5 Days • Trial and prove customer solution
• Use Dell on Dell technology
• Project driven by an agreed Statement of Work
• Fully documented engagement report
• On-premise at one of our centers or remote via Web Conference/VPN
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