Comparing Function of OpenStack and VMware

Abstract

In recent years, with the rapid development of OpenStack, there is an increasing number of discussions between OpenStack and VMware focused on the merits and defects. The key objective is finding alternative solutions of VMware for the enterprise in order to get rid of the high cost of VMware products, the limitation of custom difficulties of the business functions. This article will discuss the design of the VMware and OpenStack, systematically compare three aspects including users’ creating, applying, and managing basic virtual functions and price system between OpenStack and VMware.