Introducing CloudBerry Explorer for OpenStack and RackSpace

We are increasing the breadth of cloud storage support and we are proud to announce CloudBerry Explorer for OpenStack Object Storage .  

What is OpenStack?

OpenStack Object Storage (code-named Swift) is open source software for creating redundant, scalable object storage using clusters of standardized servers to store petabytes of accessible data. One of the most successful implementation of OpenStack storage is RackSpace CloudFiles  

How CloudBerry Explorer supports OpenStack

First, you register your OpenStack Account.

Once you register your account you can do usual file operations such create folders, copy/move files between OpenStak Object Storage and your local computers. You can also copy files between two OpenStack  accounts.

RackSpace support

To make it easier for the RackSpace users we have added an option to register RackSpace CloudFiles accounts. This is also important as CloudFiles come with some advanced functionality not available in the OpenStack core such as CDN support.

Features

• Register and connect to any number of OpenStack accounts
• Work with any number of OpenStack accounts simultaneously
• Create, browse, and delete OpenStack files
• Create, browse, and delete folders
• Copy and move files between OpenStack and your local computer
• Create Containers
• List Containers
• Update container metadata
• Delete Containers
• Upload/ Download files
• Copy/ Move files
• Delete files
• Rename files
• View files
• Generate URL for files
• View files properties
• Copy/Move in background
• Synchronize folders
• Storage Capacity reports
• Copy files from Windows Explorer
• Remember user settings
• Built-in feedback form
• Automated check for updates

What’s next

One thing that have been left over in the first release is that ability to configure RackSpace CDN. This is going to become available in the next release. As always we are going to gather user feedback and incorporate it into the product before final release.  

We are also going to implement a PowerShell interface for OpenStack Object Storage to help users automate their routine tasks.

There are even more exciting features coming. Stay tuned!

CloudBerry Explorer for OpenStack Freeware is a windows program, and you can download it at http://www.cloudberrylab.com/free-openstack-storage-explorer.aspx

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