OpenStack is a cloud computing platform that offers several services to create and manage cloud infrastructure, including:
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): OpenStack provides IaaS services, allowing users to create and manage virtual machines, networks, and storage. OpenStack includes several services for IaaS, including Nova (compute service), Neutron (network service), and Cinder (block storage service).
- Storage as a Service (SaaS): OpenStack provides SaaS services for storage, allowing users to store and manage data in the cloud. OpenStack includes several services for SaaS, including Swift (object storage service) and Cinder (block storage service).
- Platform as a Service (PaaS): OpenStack also provides PaaS services for deploying and managing applications in the cloud. OpenStack includes several services for PaaS, including Heat (orchestration service) and Trove (database service).
- Software as a Service (SaaS): OpenStack also offers SaaS services, allowing users to access and use software applications in the cloud. OpenStack includes several services for SaaS, including Horizon (dashboard service) and Keystone (identity service).
These are the primary services provided by OpenStack. Depending on the specific deployment, there may be additional services available that can be installed and configured as needed.