diff --git a/website/content/en/status/report-2024-04-2024-06/openstack.adoc b/website/content/en/status/report-2024-04-2024-06/openstack.adoc new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..4543c41236b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/website/content/en/status/report-2024-04-2024-06/openstack.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +=== OpenStack on FreeBSD + +Links: + +link:https://www.openstack.org/[OpenStack] URL: link:https://www.openstack.org/[] + +link:https://github.com/openstack-on-freebsd[OpenStack on FreeBSD] URL: link:https://github.com/openstack-on-freebsd[] + +Contact: Chih-Hsin Chang + +Contact: Li-Wen Hsu + +The OpenStack on FreeBSD project aims to integrate OpenStack cloud infrastructure with the FreeBSD operating system, utilizing FreeBSD's unique features while maintaining compatibility with OpenStack standards. + +In the second quarter of 2024, we continued to advance the project significantly. +One of our key activities was attending BSDCan 2024, where we presented on link:https://youtu.be/TUHfTw6OX-8?si=2ramynfxOwa9MgYe["Towards a Robust FreeBSD-based Cloud: Porting OpenStack Components"]. +This presentation helped increase the project's visibility and attracted interest from potential contributors. + +We expanded the current single-node proof-of-concept (POC) site to a three-node setup. +This involved detailed environment setup and network planning. +Additionally, we began migrating the base to FreeBSD 15.0-CURRENT to ensure our project stays aligned with the latest advancements in FreeBSD. + +We also started working on adapting the manual installation steps and code patches into FreeBSD ports, aiming to streamline the installation process for future users. +Another major milestone was initiating work on making bare-metal provisioning function on both FreeBSD instances and service hosts for OpenStack Ironic. + +Looking forward to the next quarter, our focus will be on refining these advancements and further enhancing the project's robustness and ease of use. +Specifically, we aim to upgrade our OpenStack components from the Xena version to a more recent release, as Xena has entered the "unmaintained" phase and will soon reach EOL. +We welcome any suggestions and contributions from the community to help us achieve our goals. + +Sponsor: The FreeBSD Foundation