Word of the Day: OpenStack Horizon

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OpenStack Horizon OpenStack Horizon is a web-based graphical user interface (GUI) for managing OpenStack compute, storage and networking services. Administrators can use Horizon to launch virtual machine instances, view the size and current state of their OpenStack cloud deployment, manage networks, and set limits on the cloud resources available to users. Authorized users can use Horizon as a self-service portal to provision cloud resources. OpenStack Horizon offers three different management dashboards: a User Dashboard, a System Dashboard and a Settings Dashboard. Administrators are allowed to customize certain visual elements of the GUI, including branding and navigation. It is important to note that OpenStack Horizon is an optional application because developers can also choose to build their own user interface. Developers are also able to provide administrators with more functionality by integrating Horizon dashboards with third-party management and monitoring tools. OpenStack Horizon requirements In order to install OpenStack Horizon, the basic system requirements include: Python 2.7 Django 1.7 or 1.8 Nova Keystone Glance Neutron (unless Nova-network is used) Horizon is supported by the latest version of Firefox, the latest version of Chrome and Internet Explorer 9 and up. Quote of the Day "Out of the 30+ modules accepted for the OpenStack project list, only four -- Nova for compute, Glance for image management, Neutron for networking and the Horizon dashboard module -- bear direct comparison to VMware." - Jim O'Reilly   Trending Terms OpenStack GUI self-service cloud computing OpenStack Swift Certified OpenStack Administrator cloud orchestrator IaaS   Learning Center Before you deploy OpenStack, address cost, hybrid cloud issues Before you deploy OpenStack, investigate concerns over cost, hybrid cloud, performance and updates to avoid a long-term cloud conundrum. Five tips to overcome OpenStack management challenges OpenStack management has been a challenge for users. Use tools such as Horizon and Tempest to reign in your open source cloud and simplify updates. How can we customize the OpenStack Horizon dashboard? Cloud admins can customize the OpenStack Horizon dashboard to modify its general layout and color scheme. Step-by-step guide to acing your OpenStack installation Bypass common OpenStack installation errors with this comprehensive tutorial to installing OpenStack on Ubuntu. Tap into OpenStack container services for private, hybrid clouds Learn how OpenStack Magnum and other tools, such as Kolla, Kuryr, Fuxi and Zun, work together to improve OpenStack container deployment. OpenStack scalability still tests the patience of IT pros OpenStack scalability is a pain point for users of the open source platform. Challenges stem from network modules, but third-party vendors are stepping in to help. Quiz Yourself ________ cloud is best for businesses that require direct control over their environments. a. public b. private Answer   Stay In Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com   Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed!   FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2016 TechTarget. All rights reserved.