Bright Cluster Manager 7 for OpenStackPrivate Cloud Management Made Easy

Simple Deployment

Just answer a few questions about your cloud and Bright takes

care of the rest. It installs all of the software you need and cre-

ates the necessary configuration files for you, so you can relax

and get your new private cloud up and running right — first time,

every time.

Can Install on Bare Metal

With Bright there is nothing to pre-install. You can start with

bare metal servers, and we will install and configure everything

you need.

Configure OpenStack using Role Assignments

Bright Cluster Manager creates configuration files automatically

using Bright roles, so you won’t have to manage configuration

files manually.

Integrated OpenStack Monitoring and Health Checking

Bright Cluster Manager keeps an eye on the OpenStack software,

the servers, the network, and the operating system so you can

rest assured your cloud is running as it should.

Headache-free Networking Setup

Bright cuts through the complexity of OpenStack networking

setup so you can have a working configuration on the first try.

Manage Storage Using Ceph

Ceph allows you to pool all of your server storage into a reliable

redundant storage system. This enables you to scale with ease,

and replace hardware without disruption.

ENTE

RPRI

SE-G

RADE

OPE

NST

ACK

CLOU

D M

ANAG

EMEN

T

EASY TO

PROVISIONOPERATEMONITORMANAGESCALE

FEATURES

Monitor OpenStack status with ease using Bright

Private Cloud management made easy

For organizations that need to easily deploy and manage an OpenStack cloud

Bright Cluster Manager for OpenStack lets customers deploy a complete OpenStack cloud on bare

metal and manage it effectively. This add-on leverages Bright Cluster Manager’s capabilities to pro-

vide single pane-of-glass management for the hardware, the operating system, the OpenStack cloud

software, and users. With Bright Cluster Manager for OpenStack system administrators can get their

private clouds up and running quickly and keep them running reliably throughout their life cycle — all

with the ease and elegance of a fully featured, enterprise-grade cloud manager.

Quickly build and deploy a private cloud in your data center

Switching your data center from discrete services to a cloud can help you get the most from

your equipment. Bright Cluster Manager for OpenStack’s complete solution makes it easy to

build a working cloud, optimizing the utilization of the servers in your data center while main-

taining the service levels your customers demand.

Build a hybrid public/private cloud solution

Many organizations want to build a private cloud infrastructure in their own data centers in

order to reduce their dependence on expensive public cloud services. Using Bright’s complete

OpenStack solution puts this capability in the hands of virtually any enterprise. Bright Cluster

Manager for OpenStack can turn a rack of servers into a working cloud in less time than you

might imagine, freeing your team up for other tasks. Now you can choose to run applications

in a public cloud or your own private cloud.

Build an expandable cloud infrastructure to meet expected growth in demand

If your business plans call for a cloud infrastructure that grows frequently over time, you need

a way to do that cost effectively. By using Bright Cluster Manager to build and manage your

OpenStack cloud right from the start, you can eliminate much of the cost in both resources and

time. The task of adding nodes, loading them with the right software, and configuring them

properly to join the cloud becomes quick and easy.

Driven by research.Bright has been building enterprise-grade management software

for more than a decade. Our solutions are deployed in thousands of

locations around the globe. Why reinvent the wheel when you can

rely on our experts to help you implement the ideal private cloud

management solution for your organization.

Quick to deploy. Easy to manage.Bright takes care of all the tricky details when installing and

configuring the operating system, networking, and OpenStack soft-

ware. Once your cloud is up and running, Bright Cluster Manager’s

beautiful, easy-to-use interface provides a powerful dashboard to

monitor and manage it.

ENTE

RPRI

SE-G

RADE

OPE

NST

ACK

CLOU

D M

ANAG

EMEN

T

www.brightcomputing.com • info@brightcomputing.com

OSDS-140506-TKL-04

Bright Cluster Manager for OpenStack provides a comprehensive management solution for OpenStack clouds.

Bright’s

state-of-the-art

user interface

makes monitoring

and managing

your OpenStack

Cloud easy.