Cloud platform comparison: CloudStack, Eucalyptus, vCloud Director and OpenStack

16.07.2012

4) It is also advisable to create a group called libvirt in CentOS and add the account used for running Eucalyptus to this group.

Conclusion: Though the open-source version of the product has a number of issues, there are simple workarounds. Furthermore, the commercial edition provides a broader functionality (VMware hypervisor tools, compatibility with Amazon AWS, AD and LDAP integration, etc.). Those who already have a virtual environment can enhance it with a Eucalyptus cloud instead of complete migration.

is a platform for deploying clouds developed by VMware. The system enables building hybrid clouds and, if the entire infrastructure in your office is built using VMware products, you will have no difficulties with implementing vCloud Director. You can migrate your virtual machines between private and public clouds using VMware vCloud Connector.

Main features: