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Overview

The Infrastructure Platform is the core cloud environment operated by CloudOps. It provides scalable compute, storage, and networking services used to run production workloads for our internal teams, partners, and contracted external customers. The platform is built on mature, industry-standard technologies (OpenStack and Ceph) and has delivered stable, high-quality infrastructure services for many years.

While CloudOps uses this platform to deliver fully managed DevOps solutions to customers, some users and teams may be granted self-service access. This documentation exists to support those users as the self-service capabilities evolve and expand. Whether you are a customer, a developer, an engineer from another department, or a technical partner, this site provides a unified source of truth about how the platform works and how to use it effectively.

If you would like access, contact your Technical Account Manager or sales.

When you have things set up, the web interface can be found at https://cloud.rlnc.eu. There is also the possibility to integrate using APIs.

What the Platform Provides

The platform offers a complete cloud environment, including:

  • Compute – Virtual machines with configurable CPU, RAM, and networking.
  • Block and Object Storage – Durable, redundant storage backed by Ceph.
  • Networking – IPv4/IPv6 connectivity, security groups, floating IPs, and isolated project networks.
  • Images & Templates – Standard OS images to accelerate provisioning.
  • API & CLI Access – Automation-friendly access via OpenStack APIs and tools.
  • High Availability Zones – Segmented capacity for workload isolation and fault-tolerance.

All services are delivered through a consistent, hardened, and battle-tested architecture designed for long-term reliability.

Who This Documentation Is For

This documentation is written for any user outside CloudOps, including:

  • External customers using the platform through managed DevOps contracts
  • Internal engineering teams deploying services or proof-of-concepts
  • Developers who want self-service VM provisioning
  • Technical specialists integrating applications with our cloud APIs
  • Partners who need to understand the capabilities we provide

From CloudOps’ perspective, all users of the platform are treated equally in terms of support expectations and documentation needs.

Why This Platform Exists

The platform exists to provide:

  • A reliable foundation for all production workloads delivered by CloudOps
  • A scalable and flexible environment that can grow with customer needs
  • A self-service interface for teams who require direct access to infrastructure
  • A standardized, secure, and automated way to deploy and manage compute resources
  • A cost-efficient alternative to building or maintaining separate infrastructure stacks

It ensures that CloudOps can deliver consistent, predictable infrastructure services across many projects and customers, while allowing advanced users to provision or manage their own resources when appropriate.

Why This Documentation Exists

Historically, CloudOps has operated the platform internally, providing infrastructure through managed processes. As demand for self-service access increases, there is a need for clear, reliable, and user-friendly documentation that explains:

  • What the platform offers
  • How to access and use its services
  • How to integrate through CLI or API
  • Best practices for stable and secure deployments
  • Limits, expectations, and support boundaries

This site will continue to grow as we expand the self-service model and onboard more users.

Technology Foundation

The platform is built on:

OpenStack

A widely used open-source cloud platform providing:

  • Compute (Nova)
  • Block storage (Cinder)
  • Networking (Neutron)
  • Images (Glance)
  • Identity (Keystone)
  • Dashboard access (Horizon)

Ceph

A highly reliable distributed storage system supporting:

  • Block storage volumes
  • Object storage where applicable
  • Redundancy and self-healing data placement

You do not need deep knowledge of these technologies to use the platform, but understanding the basics helps you make better decisions about how to deploy your workloads.

What’s Next

If you are new to the platform, we recommend starting with:

These sections will help you get productive quickly and confidently.