Realizing diverse services over hyper-converged boxes with smartX automation framework

Abstract

In this paper, we discuss about a DevOps-oriented automation approach to effectively realize diverse services over distributed hyper-converged boxes, which is aligned with the emerging ICT infrastructure transformation toward converged SDI (Software-Defined Infrastructure). By leveraging diverse open-source software and hardware, SmartX automation software framework attempts to streamline the service realization with the API-based integration of provisioning, visibility, orchestration, intelligence, visualization, and security/ federation functions.