Different AC here. I am involved in building cloud computing infrastructure and have been deeply involved in large scale deployments of both OpenStack and CloudStack.
CloudStack, technology-wise is ugly. It is a big, ugly, stinking mess loaded with technical debt. However, it is clearly the more mature project. Unfortunately, it is also relatively stagnant on the open source development front. Being Java, it leaves a bad taste in the mouth of most startups, but is welcome within the enterprise. This isn't ne
by Anonymous Coward writes:
on Tuesday April 03, 2012 @09:22PM (#39567681)
Same AC here as the immediate parent...
One HUGE problem is that Rackspace has owned and (mis)managed the OpenStack trademarks and governance. A foundation is in the process of being formed, but mismanagement continues. There are strong voices for openness, but cries do seem to be largely ignored. Hopefully the Citrix departure will push Rackspace toward a more open process in forming and managing the foundation.
Cloudstack is more robust, proven. (Score:0)
Just look at the size and quality of the clouds being built on that tech. Remember folks, design by committee rarely ends well.
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Different AC here. I am involved in building cloud computing infrastructure and have been deeply involved in large scale deployments of both OpenStack and CloudStack.
CloudStack, technology-wise is ugly. It is a big, ugly, stinking mess loaded with technical debt. However, it is clearly the more mature project. Unfortunately, it is also relatively stagnant on the open source development front. Being Java, it leaves a bad taste in the mouth of most startups, but is welcome within the enterprise. This isn't ne
Re:Cloudstack is more robust, proven. (Score:0)
Same AC here as the immediate parent...
One HUGE problem is that Rackspace has owned and (mis)managed the OpenStack trademarks and governance. A foundation is in the process of being formed, but mismanagement continues. There are strong voices for openness, but cries do seem to be largely ignored. Hopefully the Citrix departure will push Rackspace toward a more open process in forming and managing the foundation.