Rackspace OpenStack

Rackspace OpenStack is a solution designed to facilitate the creation, management, and operation of private clouds using the OpenStack platform. It caters to businesses of various sizes and is utilized by IT professionals, administrators, cloud architects, engineers, software developers, technology companies, and research institutions. According to Rackspace Technology, the product aims to enhance agility, reduce costs, and avoid vendor lock-in.

Key Features

Superior Model: Rackspace OpenStack is delivered as a managed service, providing businesses with the support of over 1,000+ OpenStack experts. These experts offer expertise in architecture, security, monitoring, patching, and upgrading, enabling organizations to overcome potential barriers.

Industry-Leading Reliability: Rackspace OpenStack offers advanced monitoring, operational tooling, and patching to ensure exceptional reliability and service availability. According to the vendor, the platform guarantees a 99.99% API Uptime and provides a 15-minute live response time to emergency tickets.

Unmatched Scalability: Rackspace Technology leverages its extensive experience in managing and scaling OpenStack clouds for large companies. With over one billion server hours logged, the vendor claims to provide unmatched scalability to meet growing demands.

Consume OpenStack at Your Location of Choice: Rackspace OpenStack private clouds can be deployed in various locations, including Rackspace data centers, a company's own data center, or third-party colocation facilities. This flexibility allows businesses to meet demand in multiple geographies and comply with data sovereignty and security requirements.

Lower Costs: Rackspace Technology claims that businesses can realize significant cost savings with Rackspace OpenStack. According to the vendor, customers can save $258,000 annually (per 20 servers) in internal operating costs, while platform costs can be reduced by up to 60%.

Comprehensive Security: Rackspace OpenStack prioritizes security and compliance, offering robust security measures such as data encryption, network security, and access controls. The vendor ensures compliance with industry regulations.

Flexible Storage Options: Rackspace OpenStack provides a range of storage options, including object storage, block storage, and shared file storage, allowing organizations to choose the most suitable solution for their needs.

Seamless Integration with Existing Infrastructure: Rackspace OpenStack seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure, minimizing disruptions and leveraging current investments, according to the vendor.

Global Reach: With fully managed OpenStack private clouds available worldwide, Rackspace OpenStack enables businesses to expand their operations globally while maintaining consistent performance and compliance.