New features in openQRM 4.6

Cloud Selector

One of the most important new features in openQRM 4.6 is the "Cloud Selector" which the Cloud Administrator uses to define the Cloud Products (e.g. CPUs, Memory, Disk Space, VM Type, Applications, etc.) and their pricing.

Cost Calculator for Cloud Users

The updated Cloud configuration now supports configuring the mapping between the virtual Cloud Computing currency CCU (Cloud Computing Unit) and a real currency (e.g. USD or Euro). Additionally, a Cost Calculator displaying the exact costs and hourly, daily and monthly charges was added in the Cloud Request Forms.

Private Cloud Images

A new "private Cloud Image" feature allows Cloud Users to create and maintain their own private Cloud Server Templates.

Full SSL Support

Another important update in openQRM 4.6 is that the server moved to secure, SSL-enrypted "https" and now seamlessly supports different server architectures (i386 + x86_64).

Cloud technology comparison

Compare openQRM to other cloud computing technologies with this comparison matrix from the Devopsdays 09 in Gent.

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In short

  • The brand new Cloud Selector enables Cloud Administrators to define available products for the openQRM Cloud Portal (cpu, memory, storage, applications etc.)
  • A Cloud Cost Calculator for users of the Cloud Portal
  • Seamless support of different server architectures (i386 + x86 64 bit)
  • A complete facelift of the openQRM administator interface