EucaStart Cloud Deployment
Quickly Deploy a Eucalyptus On-premise Cloud
Cloud computing is a style of computing where scalable and elastic IT capabilities are provided as a service to internal and external customers. Cloud computing includes a set of disciplines, technologies and business models to render IT capabilities as an on-demand, scalable, elastic service. Enterprises can use cloud computing to cut costs and quickly respond to business demands. It promises to transform IT from expensive, internally owned systems into agile, pay-as-you-go services to conduct business. Eucalyptus Systems provides the leading independent cloud computing platform. Today, Eucalyptus is the only cloud software that can deliver all the benefits of industry-standard public clouds, such as Amazon EC2, on private IT infrastructure. Although private clouds are easy to adopt, IT must learn about this new delivery model to take advantage of its strengths and avoid pitfalls – this is where Eucalyptus Professional Services can help.
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
Eucalyptus Consulting Services
Eucalyptus Professional Services provides Consulting Services to enable IT organizations to successfully plan, design, implement, and operate Eucalyptus-powered clouds. Eucalyptus Consultants are experienced IT Professionals with deep expertise on Eucalyptus architecture, deployment, and operations.
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