Rackspace Launches Cloud Builders Support
“We are ready to support OpenStack deployments anywhere starting today.” ~ Jim Curry, General Manager of Rackspace Cloud Builders
Organizations deploying OpenStack now have the option for formal service and support offerings from Rackspace Hosting. Rackspace today announced Rackspace Cloud Builders, a new business that will offer training and certification, deployment services, and ongoing support to enterprises and service providers. Rackspace will now be able to extend its commitment to customer service to any OpenStack cloud deployment.
According to Rackspace the following servers are being offered:
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- Training & Certification – Rackspace Cloud Builders will provide training classes and certification testing for designing, developing and administering OpenStack Clouds. Rackspace also plans to empower a network of training and certification experts.
- Deployment Services – Rackspace Cloud Builders, in conjunction with other experts from the OpenStack community, will help customers design and deploy OpenStack Clouds.
- Support & Management – Customers will have ongoing access to remote support and escalation assistance from the OpenStack experts, including proactive monitoring and fixes.
More information on Cloud Builders can be found on the Rackspace website.
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