By Jennifer Marsh
Jennifer Marsh is a software developer, programmer and technology writer and occasionally blogs for Rackspace Hosting.
Ubuntu has long been a personal operating system for those?preferring?Linux distributions on home computers. Ubuntu has the Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud or Ubuntu Cloud versions of the operating system, either of?which are perfect for users looking to expand data reliability and stability over the Internet cloud. Ubuntu Cloud versions are typically used by cloud host providers, because the type of hosting uses a lot of data power and resources that can only be found in an enterprise data center.
In September 2012, the OpenStack Foundation was established between the Ubuntu operating system, Rackspace and NASA. OpenStack is a cloud hosting infrastructure used to support thousands of hosts seamlessly to end-users. The technology is called ?Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IAAS),? meaning businesses can limit expensive server hardware and run applications in the cloud. The cost to the business is only the?cost of the?resources used ??instead of a flat rate. The infrastructure can support small and large businesses, so these entities can provide high performance services in the cloud.
Because Ubuntu is open source, businesses can opt to use Ubuntu on personal and employee workstations with the OpenStack infrastructure for cloud support. Combining the same operating system between the two data points alleviates any technical issues and reduces the time it takes to deploy new applications. Of course, Ubuntu can still work with heterogeneous environments for companies needing to support a Windows, Linux and Macintosh network.
Ubuntu also offers private and public cloud environments. Private clouds are for businesses that need to host applications in the cloud, but all public traffic from the Internet must be blocked off for security reasons. Conversely, a public cloud is one that hosts public applications such as websites and cloud-based apps that share data among users. In some cases, the business might want both for internal applications and for?shared apps?used by customers.
Ubuntu also bundles Metal-as-a-Service (MAAS). This technology allows businesses to support scalability in the cloud. For instance, if server resources are running low, the administrator can add resources remotely through Ubuntu?s administration panel. Additionally, for software deployment, Ubuntu uses a process called Juju. Developers create packages called Juju Charms. The Ubuntu operating system recognizes and deploys the software updates as a service. Streamlined deployments reduce the possibility of errors and bugs in server software.
With the number of options for Linux, businesses can safely choose Ubuntu as a fast-performing, reliable cloud operating system. Before purchasing any hosting option, make sure the cloud service offers support for the applications needed by the business.
Source: http://www.cloudcentrics.com/?p=2490
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