Platform Terms
- Cloudspace - Isolated virtual environments for deploying workloads
- Objectspace - S3-compatible object storage service
- Containerspace - Managed Kubernetes clusters
- G8 Cloud Location - A whitesky deployment unit
- Meneja - The whitesky management and control plane
Business Model
- Cloud Enabler - Organization that builds and operates cloud infrastructure
- Virtual Cloud Operator (VCO) - Service provider offering cloud under their brand
- Federated Cloud - Network of interconnected cloud providers
Cloud Concepts
- Sovereign Cloud - Cloud infrastructure under local control and jurisdiction
- Private Managed Cloud - Private cloud with managed operations
Quick Reference
What is a Cloudspace?
A fully isolated virtual environment with its own network where you deploy and manage VMs, storage, and applications.
What is an Objectspace?
whitesky’s S3-compatible object storage service for backups, archives, and unstructured data.
What is a Containerspace?
whitesky’s managed Kubernetes service for containerized applications.
What is Meneja?
The management layer that provides the cloud portal, billing, and multi-tenancy coordination.
What is a G8?
A complete whitesky deployment unit that can run in any datacenter.
What is a Cloud Enabler?
An organization that builds and operates cloud infrastructure for VCOs (inspired by MVNE in telecom).
What is a VCO?
A Virtual Cloud Operator that offers cloud services under their own brand using Cloud Enabler infrastructure (inspired by MVNO in telecom).
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