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Introduction to OpenStack
by Eric Wright
In this course, we will review OpenStack and cover the overall concepts from understanding the different projects, to comparing features with other common cloud and virtualization platforms.
What you'll learn
This is a beginner level course designed to introduce IT professionals to OpenStack, and to refresh those familiar with OpenStack to the projects and concepts. Students will be able to understand OpenStack concepts and begin working toward evaluating OpenStack platforms with a general understanding of technical and business components of an OpenStack cloud.
About the author
Eric Wright is a Systems Architect, VMware vExpert, and Cisco Champion with a background in virtualization, VMware, OpenStack, Business Continuity, PowerShell scripting and systems automation in many industries including financial services, health services and engineering firms. As the author behind DiscoPosse.com, a technology and virtualization blog, Eric is also a regular contributor to community driven technology groups such as the VMUG organization in Toronto, Canada.
When Eric is not wo... morerking in technology, you may find him with a guitar in his hand or riding a local bike race or climbing over the obstacles on a Tough Mudder course. Eric also commits time regularly to charity bike rides and running events to help raise awareness and funding for cancer research through a number of organizations.