How to build a cloud environment for Ubuntu 10.10 Server Edition

Ubuntu has always been a Linux desktop operating system striker, despite the top spot, but his popularity and user use is not so optimistic, on October 10 released the new server version of Ubuntu 10.10, the version is trying to from the cloud above, looking for a breakthrough, Using cloud computing at this stage of the trend, so that their version can be the largest range of user experience.

In fact, starting with the Ubuntu 10.04 version, canonical started offering cloud services through Ubuntu one, offering 2GB free online storage, which is a small breakthrough, but 2GB doesn't meet people's needs, but if you want more space, You must pay an extra fee for the purchase. And cloud computing in recent years from a less known concept, gradually rise to the use of the stage. This allows the IT vendors to see the endless business opportunities, naturally canonical also will not let go of this excellent opportunity.

Following the sweetness of cloud computing in Ubuntu 10.04, the Ubuntu 10.10 has increased cloud services and increased collaboration with Cloud America's cloud computing maker Amazon. Ubuntu is now the most popular server operating system on Amazon's EC2, and Ubuntu already has a strong cloud support capability designed to deploy more directly to public and private clouds, according to canonical.

So, from the Ubuntu 10.04 Server version of the operating system to today's latest version of Ubuntu 10.10,ubuntu are in what way to highlight their features. Below, we analyze cost, system integration, management, virtualization, and security.

1. Reduce costs: Reduce the cost of each phase: The Ubuntu server achieves an effective architecture with fewer resources, it simplifies maintenance and updates, saves hours and poor license and subscription costs, and lowers ownership costs. And, by visiting the world of one of the best open-source applications, your IT budget goes further.

2. System integration: The Ubuntu Server version can mix ubuntu, Windows, or Mac OS client environments. All customers share user authentication, Exchange documents, and access services, while open source LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Kyoto, Lightweight Directory accessing protocol), similarly, open source Pam (pluggable Authentication module, plug-in verification module) user authentication is considered standard.

3. Management: Such operations as startup, shutdown, and package management are simplified to single commands. After a few seconds, the deployment is reset and the service is acquired. After a few minutes, establish industry-standard mail, network, DNS resolution, files, virtualization, Java applications, cloud infrastructure, or database servers in minutes. With a picture you can manage a server farm like a single server.

4. Virtualization: It's easy to virtualize your server with Ubuntu Server version and KVM. Use a secure and concise Ubuntu JeOS as a customer operating system. With support for KVM, Xen, VMware, and LXC, you can use your favorite tools.

Configure Amazon EC2 with UEC (Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud, Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud) or with Ubuntu Server version mirroring to create a flexible, efficient computing environment in your own infrastructure. Canonical provides a full range of services to assist the organization in the design, construction and maintenance of UEC.

5. Security: In the Ubuntu server, a secure way means that special users and programs can gain access to the operating system's license. The less complex firewall technology makes access security still simpler, while at the same time adding a layer of security to a home and private directory encryption service.