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OpenStack Neutron vs Rackspace Cloud Networks
Both stand on virtual private cloud (vpc) software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted
Neutron provides a broad set of network management and connectivity functions for OpenStack environments. Its documented learning setup has specific infrastructure and experience requirements, and is not a production installation guide.
Visit OpenStack Neutron Paid Web
Visit Rackspace Cloud Networks The facts
| OpenStack Neutron | Rackspace Cloud Networks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | docs.openstack.org | rackspace.com |
| On virtual private cloud (vpc) software | #9 of 13 | #13 of 13 |
OpenStack Neutron: what it does well
- Manages networks, subnets, ports, and addressing through an API.
- Supports provider, routed provider, and self-service networks.
- Offers L3 forwarding, NAT, firewalls, and VPN configuration.
- Security groups include default-deny and anti-spoofing rules.
- Free, open source under Apache 2.0.
What to know first
- Only one networking plug-in can be used at a time.
- Example deployment requires at least two hosts.
- Installation example is not intended for production.
- QoS rule availability depends on the networking backend.
Rackspace Cloud Networks: what it does well
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