OnApp

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OnApp cloud platform
Developer(s)OnApp Limited
Initial release2.0 2010-07-19[1]
Stable release
6.5 stable
PlatformHypervisors (Xen, KVM, VMware, EC2)
TypePublic and private cloud computing
Websitehttps://onapp.com/

OnApp was a London, UK-based software company. Its software enabled service providers to build, operate and sell IaaS[2] public cloud, private cloud and content delivery network services. OnApp also operated the OnApp Federation,[3] a wholesale cloud infrastructure marketplace, which enabled service providers to buy and sell cloud infrastructure managed by OnApp software; and enables enterprises to adopt a hybrid cloud model by combining their on-premises cloud infrastructure with public cloud resources.

OnApp was founded in 2010.[4] On 16 August 2021, OnApp became a division of Virtuozzo.[5]

List of products[edit]

  • OnApp Cloud[6] enables service providers to manage and sell different types of cloud hosting service. It includes a range of tools for server orchestration and virtual appliance management, and managing associated functions such as metering, monitoring, failover, backups, security, billing, user permissions and limits; plus software-defined networking and software-defined storage capabilities. OnApp Cloud is managed via a graphical user interface which is available for web browsers, iOS and Android devices; or via its REST API
  • Cloud.net[7] provides OnApp cloud software and infrastructure as a service
  • OnApp CDN[8] enables service providers to create their own content delivery network services
  • OnApp Edge Accelerator[9] is a patented, automated content optimization and distribution tool for web applications running on a virtual server in OnApp clouds
  • OnApp for VMware Cloud Director[10] enables OnApp to be used as a management, provisioning and billing portal for VMware Cloud Director
  • OnApp for VMware vCenter[11] enables OnApp to be used as a management, provisioning and billing portal for VMware vCenter environments
  • OnApp Federation[12] is a wholesale marketplace where service providers can buy and sell cloud infrastructure on demand

Partnerships[edit]

OnApp partnerships include:

  • VMware - OnApp is a VMware Technology Alliance Partner and a recommended VMware portal provider[13]

Acquisitions[edit]

On 8 August 2011 OnApp announced the acquisition of Aflexi, a CDN management software company[14]

On 16 September 2014 OnApp announced the acquisition of SolusVM, a virtual server management software company.[15] On 7 June 2018, SolusVM was acquired from OnApp by Plesk[16]

On 16 August 2021, Virtuozzo announced that it had acquired OnApp.[17]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "OnApp launches Version 2.0 of groundbreaking cloud hosting software | OnApp". OnApp.com. 19 July 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
  2. ^ Neovise, IaaS enabling platforms - http://www.neovise.com/node/101>
  3. ^ "OnApp IaaS Cloud Federation: Ahead of Its Time". Ovum.com. 21 October 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  4. ^ "OnApp launches Version 2.0 of groundbreaking cloud hosting software | OnApp". OnApp.com. 19 July 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
  5. ^ "Virtuozzo has acquired OnApp". Virtuozzo.com. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  6. ^ "OnApp Cloud". OnApp.com. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  7. ^ "Cloud.net". OnApp.com. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  8. ^ "OnApp CDN". OnApp.com. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  9. ^ "OnApp Edge Accelerator". OnApp.com. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  10. ^ "OnApp for vCloud Director". OnApp.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  11. ^ "OnApp for vCenter". OnApp.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  12. ^ "OnApp Federation". OnApp.com. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  13. ^ "VMware Portal Options for vCloud Director". vmware.com. 14 December 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  14. ^ "Leading CDN Software Provider Aflexi Joins the OnApp Family". OnApp.com. 8 August 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  15. ^ "OnApp Acquires SolusVM". OnApp.com. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  16. ^ "SolusVM joins the Plesk family". Plesk.com. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  17. ^ "Virtuozzo has acquired OnApp". Virtuozzo.com. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.

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