Deltacloud
| Company type | Open source project |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cloud computing |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Red Hat, Apache Software Foundation |
| Headquarters | International |
| Products | Application programming interface (API) for cloud computing |
| Parent | Red Hat, Apache Software Foundation |
Deltacloud is an application programming interface (API) created by Red Hat in collaboration with the Apache Software Foundation to harmonize interactions among various cloud computing environments. The project originated in 2009.
History
The initial announcement of Deltacloud occurred on September 3, 2009.
On May 17, 2010, Red Hat contributed Deltacloud to the Apache Incubator. The project advanced to become a Top-Level Project within the Apache Software Foundation on October 26, 2011. In July 2013, Fujitsu and VMware showcased Deltacloud's integration with the CIMI standard during a Management Developers Conference, demonstrating cloud infrastructure management capabilities.
In May 2013, Red Hat declared a reduction in its support for the Apache Deltacloud initiative. Due to limited activity, the project was transferred to the Apache Attic in July 2015.
Features
Every infrastructure-as-a-service cloud platform typically provides its distinct API. Deltacloud delivers a consolidated RESTful API that enables management across multiple cloud services via components known as "drivers." As of June 2012, supported drivers include platforms such as Amazon EC2, Fujitsu Global Cloud Platform, GoGrid, OpenNebula, Rackspace, RHEV-M, RimuHosting, Terremark, and VMware's vCloud. Beyond its traditional interface, Deltacloud also supports front-ends for both the CIMI and EC2 protocols. It is utilized in solutions like Aeolus to abstract away cloud-specific implementation details.