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Description
Open vSwitch is a high-quality, multilayer virtual switch that operates under the open-source Apache 2.0 license. It is specifically engineered to facilitate extensive network automation through programming extensions, while still accommodating standard management interfaces and protocols such as NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, RSPAN, CLI, LACP, and 802.1ag. Additionally, it is built to allow distribution across various physical servers, akin to VMware's vNetwork distributed vSwitch or Cisco's Nexus 1000V. Open vSwitch is implemented in numerous products and is utilized in many substantial production environments, some of which are extraordinarily large. Each stable version undergoes rigorous testing, including a regression suite that consists of hundreds of system-level tests and thousands of unit tests. Furthermore, alongside OVS, the Open vSwitch community actively develops the OVN project, which enhances OVS by providing native support for virtual network abstractions, such as virtual L2 and L3 overlays and security groups. This commitment to continuous improvement ensures that Open vSwitch remains a robust solution for network virtualization in diverse settings.
Description
OpenTofu is a fork of Terraform, initiated by a coalition of companies including Gruntwork, Spacelift, Harness, Env0, and Scalr, in reaction to HashiCorp’s transition from an open-source license to the Business Source License (BUSL). This initiative has garnered considerable backing from various stakeholders. Technically, OpenTofu 1.6.x closely mirrors Terraform 1.6.x in features, although the two projects are expected to evolve in different directions over time. A key distinction is that OpenTofu operates as an open-source project, aiming to foster collaborative development without a single entity controlling its future direction. Companies may face challenges in navigating this transition, as switching to a new platform presents its own set of risks; however, remaining with a project that modifies its licensing unexpectedly is even more perilous. The risk associated with this change is alleviated by transferring OpenTofu to the Linux Foundation, while its commitment to maintaining feature parity with Terraform in upcoming releases further mitigates potential technical issues. This collaborative approach not only enhances transparency but also invites broader community engagement in the ongoing development of OpenTofu.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Brainboard
No
ClouDNS
No
Cloudgeni
No
Massdriver
No
OpenNebula
Yes
OpenStack
Yes
Spacelift
No
Stategraph
No
oVirt
Yes
openQRM
Yes
Integrations
Brainboard
Yes
ClouDNS
Yes
Cloudgeni
Yes
Massdriver
Yes
OpenNebula
No
OpenStack
No
Spacelift
Yes
Stategraph
Yes
oVirt
No
openQRM
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Open vSwitch
Website
www.openvswitch.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
OpenTofu
Website
opentofu.org
Product Features
Product Features
DevOps
Approval Workflow
No
Dashboard
No
KPIs
No
Policy Management
No
Portfolio Management
No
Prioritization
No
Release Management
No
Timeline Management
No
Troubleshooting Reports
No