Yuan Meng: Ubuntu9.10 server version pushes enterprise cloud computing to the crossroads

On September 10, October 13, Canonical announced the Ubuntu9.10 server version (which will be downloaded until December 10, October 29), pushing enterprise cloud computing to a crossroads. Why? Once an enterprise has more servers in its data center, the boss has a headache. Hundreds of servers are running every day. In fact, many servers are idling, which only consumes power. In this regard, the system administrator is often helpless. Which servers can be turned off? Which of the following cannot be disabled? What if the external load suddenly increases after some servers are turned off?

On June 18, October 13, Canonical announced the Ubuntu 9.10 server version (which will be downloaded until June 14, October 29), pushing enterprise cloud computing to a crossroads. Why?

Once an enterprise has more servers in its data center, the boss has a headache. Hundreds of servers are running every day. In fact, many servers are idling, which only consumes power. In this regard, the system administrator is often helpless. Which servers can be turned off? Which of the following cannot be disabled? What if the external load suddenly increases after some servers are turned off? Starting a server is not a simple task. The "private cloud" Computing Technology of a typical company is a solution to this problem. The so-called "private cloud" is the cloud computing environment in the enterprise firewall. Ubuntu 9.10 server version includes this solution.

In fact, cloud computing technology is very complex, and not everyone can play it. The so-called "Cloud" is actually a dynamic computing environment composed of Server clusters. This computing environment can be automatically scaled and automatically drifted between servers, to adapt to the rapid changes of external load. If the server is not used for the time being, it will automatically sleep. Once necessary, it can be immediately put into operation. This is the beauty of cloud computing. Is this a fantasy? None. The Eucalyptus cloud computing architecture package, from the University of California's Computer Science Department, was integrated by Ubuntu 9.10 server version, facilitating the event.

Yesterday afternoon, on the campus of Renmin University, I discussed the cloud computing demonstration work on the Ubuntu 9.10 server version with members of the Ubuntu Lab (which is scheduled to be held on February 1, October 31). Unexpected events occurred. In the previous period, a large number of cloud computing documents of Ubuntu lab were stored on a "public cloud" Platform (with no name left). I have no idea why, the cloud cannot be accessed, which is terrible. What should I do? Last night, I was eager to ask for CSIP's friend. He also made a lot of preparations, whether on the cloud computing background or on the cloud computing front end (based on Eucalyptus of course), but unfortunately, he is about to go abroad for a meeting recently. I am in trouble.

Why is the road to enterprise cloud computing at a crossroads in the current situation? The reason is that there are many different types of solutions for enterprise cloud computing, many of which contain some private standards (API-related) and private tool software. Using this solution is dangerous. Private Standards and private software cannot be used for enterprise cloud computing. Once an enterprise is trapped, it is stuck in a "private" solution of an enterprise. The consequences are unimaginable. The Ubuntu 9.10 server version is compatible with public cloud computing API standards (such as Amazon EC2 and S3 fact-based standards) and free tool software, so as to best consider the enterprise's own interests. This is the main reason why we value and recommend the Ubuntu 9.10 server version.

Note: We recommend that you read The article "the importance of free software in The cloud" published by Mr. Nicolas Barcet in October 13 ". This article is inspired by this article. In fact, I don't know who the author Nick (Nicolas) is, but I just have a resonance with his point of view. Later I learned that he is the manager of the server product department of the exemplary company. From this we can see that I am not interested in promoting and selling Server products as a model. In fact, the business performance of the model has nothing to do with my individual financial performance. I just hope that the majority of Chinese enterprises will not be locked or locked by private technologies and private standards of private cloud computing. It is said that Shenzhen ubento is building a cloud computing demonstration platform for enterprises, which is necessary.