Overview
The Eucalyptus EucaStart consulting service provides IT organizations with a rapid, cost-effective implementation of a Eucalyptus on-premise cloud and accelerated knowledge transfer on installation, configuration, and administration guided by a Eucalyptus expert. Furthermore, the EucaStart consulting service enables your IT organization to quickly deploy a Eucalyptus on-premise cloud, gain knowledge and confidence, and realize the benefits of cloud computing.
Benefits
- Rapid deployment of a Eucalyptus on-premise cloud
- Gain confidence and knowledge on Eucalyptus architecture, configuration, and administration
- Explore considerations and best practices for a successful Eucalyptus deployment in your environment
Deliverables
- On-site installation and configuration of a limited-scale Eucalyptus on-premise cloud
- Detailed knowledge transfer workshop on Eucalyptus architecture, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting
Prerequisites and Requirements
- Software – Eucalyptus Open Source or Enterprise Edition
- Servers - minimum of two (2) 64-bit x86, 2 socket servers, minimum 8 GB RAM, with at least 1 physical NIC per server
- Host Operating System – a supported Eucalyptus host operating system installed on servers
- Network – either a dedicated VLAN trunk or isolated switch domain for the EucaStart deployment
Roles and Responsibilities
- Eucalyptus Consultant – perform installation and configuration of Eucalyptus and lead knowledge transfer workshop
- Customer Project Manager – planning and coordination of engagement including confirmation of pre-requisites, IT staff attendance, and engagement logistics
- Customer IT Staff – server, network, and storage administrators which will administer and operate the Eucalyptus Cloud and participate in knowledge transfer workshop
Engagement Activities
- Pre-Engagement
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- Pre-engagement meeting with Eucalyptus and Customer to review engagement requirements, objectives, and logistics
- Day 1
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- Eucalyptus Architecture
- Review of business and technical objectives
- Complete pre-installation hardware and software checklists
- Installation of Eucalyptus Cloud Components
- Day 2
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- Post-installation Review
- Eucalyptus networking concepts and configuration
- Eucalyptus storage concepts and configuration
- Day 3
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- User and group management
- Image and instance management
- Image packaging
- Day 4
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- Configuration Management
- Troubleshooting and common issue resolution
- Completion of installation and configuration checklist
Duration and Pricing
Up to four (4) days on site * Maximum of eight (8) participants in knowledge transfer workshop Contact Eucalyptus Sales for local engagement pricing
