AWS features offered in the public cloud integration.
Amazon may require separate credentials for groups of regions. For example, for regions in China the user will need separate credentials and they should select the appropriate provider, such as "Amazon (CHINA)".
AWS Feature | Support | Comments |
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Configure and remove VMs | When you deploy, you’ll select the hardware profile | |
Reconfigure VMs |
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Power on VM |
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Power off VM |
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Reset VM | - |
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Pause and resume VM | - |
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Storage |
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Take a VM snapshot | The VM must be powered off in Abiquo, although the actual VM is not powered off. | |
Remote access | Using your SSH key registered in Abiquo | |
Create and delete networks |
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Create and delete VPNs | From private cloud (NSX) to AWS | |
Create and delete VPCs |
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Create and manage firewall policies |
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Use Chef | Enterprise Chef or your own server | |
Use Chef attributes |
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VM bootstrap scripts |
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VM variables | The variables are stored on the virtual machine filesystem in ~/vm-variables.rc | |
Load balancing |
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Import and synchronize |
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VM monitoring and metrics | With Abiquo monitoring and metrics server | |
Deploy AMI from AWS marketplace | - | Abiquo cannot deploy an AMI from the AWS marketplace because Abiquo cannot display the EULA to the end user. However, you can deploy in the Amazon cloud native interface and onboard in the platform. |
Import VM template from private cloud datacenter | Use compatible templates prepared according to provider instructions. See VM Template Mobility | |
Dashboard billing widgets | The Hybrid tab of the Home dashboard view can display public cloud billing information, including the latest bills and estimated bill. See Hybrid and for configuration instructions see Display cloud provider billing data. |