OpenStack Distributions Comparison
Use this OpenStack distributions comparison checklist to see how Platform9's SaaS-based solution with guaranteed SLAs stacks up to typical OpenStack distros.
10 minutes: just sign up and integrate with any existing server infrastructure
Several weeks to several months, depending on distribution and your time / skills
Platform9 contractually commits to the SLA of your OpenStack private cloud
None. IT / Operations owns the SLA and have access to best effort support from vendor
Yes! Supports any existing Linux (KVM) or VMware vSphere environments
No. Greenfield environments only, so you cannot reuse existing investments
Any hardware that can run common Linux or VMware vSphere versions
Varies. Some distributions have HCL limitations or are sold with hardware bundles
Monitored 24/7 by Platform9
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Typically, none. You are responsible for monitoring OpenStack health in case of issues
Platform9 owns the troubleshooting process. Based on alerts triggered by monitoring, Platform9 will automatically initiate troubleshooting
Typically, IT / Operations has to own the troubleshooting process and go back and forth with the vendor
Built-in, and requires “zero touch” from customers. Patches are provided as needed (per SLA) and new versions every 12 months (every 2 OpenStack releases)
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Varies, but frequency of upgrades is variable and the upgrade process is typically disruptive. Customers often tear down and rebuild their OpenStack deployments
Supported as a single pane of glass. Administrators can control availability of these regions to tenant users and instance flavors
None. Typically, these have to be managed as different silos, leading to duplication and overhead