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As a true hybrid cloud system, Abiquo the Abiquo platform manages private and public clouds through a single user interface. It enables cloud administrators Cloud Administrators to manage resources in multiple private datacenters and public cloud regions, and to control their use using policiesthrough policy. Cloud Administrators grant resources to users and allow them controlled self-service in the cloud. Administrators remain in control of the physical resources and they can offer cloud resources with abstracted resource locations.
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So the entire platform is controlled by policy that enables the cloud administrator to maintain control of the physical infrastructure whilst delivering controlled self-service to the consumers. Policy controls the amount of resources that are allocated to Enterprises and VDCs, where the resources are located, and how they can be used. Abiquo provides governance through dashboards in UI as well as reports showing how the infrastructure is being used and where VMs exist on the platform.
Finally, the platform meters all operations on the Abiquo platform are metered, meaning that , which means that it measures and tracks all resources allocated or consumed are measured and tracked. This allows for enables accounting and billing of the cloud service usage. Pricing information enables Administrators can enter pricing information and give users charge-forward notifications to users of how much they are likely to be charged for the VApps they create through self-servicethe cost of their VApps.
Abiquo functional map
Abiquo offers the building blocks for a customized cloud service, with functionality delivered through the Abiquo UI and integration points. However, Abiquo depends on the cloud infrastructure and it is important to understand where Abiquo sits in the overall environment. The platform manages resources in public cloud and private datacenters, which may be distinct physical locations or logical groups of infrastructure within the same location.
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