StratusLab version 1.2 released

The StratusLab project is proud to announce the StratusLab 1.2 release. This is an incremental release of the StratusLab distribution, the cloud computing distribution designed for grid and cluster computing.

Key features of StratusLab v1.2

• Image caching for faster VM instantiation
• Improvements in persistent storage, including enhanced security, easier configuration, automatic mounting and formatting and the ability to run machines from a persistent disk image
• Asynchronous status notification on VM startup via e-mail
• Addition of messaging functionality to allow notifications of state changes in VMs to be sent to user's monitoring applications
• Bug-fixes and ongoing quality enhancements
• A new certification process that guarantees improved overall quality of the final release

Get Started with StratusLab v1.2

Check out the StratusLab Reference Infrastructure to try out a StratusLab cloud, download the StratusLab Client interface tools here.

Install your own StratusLab cloud

Resource providers install your own public or private cloud with StratusLab 1.2. Find all the documentation and instructions for downloading the software here.

Documentation and user support

Full documentation for the StratusLab distribution is available here.

You can also view and comment on the StratusLab project roadmap here.

Please visit the StratusLab User Forums where you can report problems, give feedback and discuss StratusLab and Cloud-related issues with StratusLab project members and users.

Alternatively, see our support page, or contact support@stratuslab.eu if you have questions or feedback on the StratusLab distribution, or to get access to the StratusLab reference installation.