While OpenStack offers a wide array of features and capabilities, it’s important to note that not all of these features have been configured or enabled in the Shadow Cloud environment. This document outlines our approach to feature implementation and what you can expect from our platform.

Available Features

The Shadow Cloud Platform provides a carefully curated set of OpenStack features, focusing on stability, performance, and the most commonly used functionalities. All features that are available and supported in our environment are thoroughly documented in this knowledge base.

Feature Scope

  1. Documented Features Only: If a feature or capability is not explicitly documented in our knowledge base, it should be assumed that it is not available or supported in the Shadow cloud environment.

  2. Core Functionality: We prioritize core OpenStack services such as Compute (Nova), Networking (Neutron), Block Storage (Cinder), and Identity (Keystone). These services are fully implemented with the features described in our documentation.

  3. Advanced Features: Some advanced OpenStack features may be partially implemented or not available. Always refer to the specific service documentation for details on available capabilities.

Why This Approach?

  1. Stability: By focusing on a specific set of features, we can ensure higher stability and reliability of our platform.

  2. Performance: Limiting the feature set allows us to optimize the performance of the enabled features.

  3. Security: A more focused feature set enables us to maintain stricter security controls and thorough testing.

  4. Clarity: This approach provides clear expectations for our users about what is and isn’t possible on our platform.

Requesting Additional Features

If you require a specific OpenStack feature that is not currently documented or available:

  1. Check the documentation thoroughly to ensure the feature is indeed not available.
  2. Contact our support team to discuss your requirements. We’re always evaluating new features to add to our platform based on user needs.

Best Practices

  1. Review Documentation: Always consult our documentation before attempting to use a specific OpenStack feature.

  2. Stay Updated: Regularly check our documentation and release notes for updates on newly available features.

  3. Communicate Your Needs: If you find that a critical feature is missing, let us know. Your feedback helps shape our platform’s evolution.

Known issues :

  • Volumes snapshots are not currently supported

Support

Our support team is available to help you navigate the available features and find solutions within our platform’s capabilities. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about what’s possible in the Shadow cloud environment.

Remember, while we may not offer every OpenStack feature, we strive to provide a robust, stable, and high-performance cloud environment that meets the needs of most users and use cases.