Learn OpenStack: An Easy Guide to Building and Managing Private Cloud Infrastructure for Beginners

By Jordan West

Cloud computing has become the foundation of modern IT infrastructure, and OpenStack is one of the world's leading open-source platforms for building private and hybrid clouds. If you're new to OpenStack, getting started can seem overwhelming-but it doesn't have to be.

Learn OpenStack is a beginner-friendly guide designed to help you understand the core concepts of OpenStack and build your first cloud environment with confidence. Through clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises, you'll learn how the major OpenStack services work together to deliver scalable Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

Inside this book, you'll learn how to:

Understand cloud computing and OpenStack architecture

Install and configure an OpenStack environment

Manage identity, users, projects, and roles

Deploy and administer virtual machine instances

Configure networking, storage, and images

Use the Horizon dashboard and command-line tools

Perform everyday administration tasks

Monitor resources and troubleshoot common issues

Apply foundational security and operational best practices

Whether you're a student, Linux administrator, aspiring cloud engineer, or IT professional exploring private cloud technologies, this book provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to begin your OpenStack journey with confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HFW5Y2VL
• ISBN13: 9798193804970
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 10.0"