Install OpenStack yourself

Try OpenStack in five simple steps. Set up a small-scale cloud or deploy a large cluster across hundreds of physical machines.

If you need OpenStack consulting or a fully managed service, talk to an expert.

Install OpenStack

Download guide to OpenStack for Beginners ›

Single-node, multi-node or large-scale cluster?

Choose the option that suits you best:

Single-node mode

  • Uses Sunbeam
  • Works on machines with limited hardware resources
  • Suitable for testing and development

In order to install OpenStack in a single-node mode, refer to the product documentation.

Multi-node mode with bare metal automation

  • Uses Sunbeam
  • Uses MAAS for bare metal automation
  • Suitable for large-scale production environments

In order to install OpenStack in a multi-node mode with bare metal automation, refer to the product documentation.

Take the next step

Is your OpenStack already up and running? If so, we hope you liked it and are now ready to take the next step.


Check our tutorials ›

Learn OpenStack through a series of tutorials. Starting with just a single machine, learn how to use OpenStack for cloud infrastructure implementation purposes, from a single-node installation to large-scale clusters.


Fill in the survey ›

The OpenStack User Survey provides users an opportunity to influence the community and software direction. By sharing information about your configuration and requirements, the Open Infrastructure Foundation User Committee will be able to advocate on your behalf.


Get commercial support ›

Canonical provides full commercial support for OpenStack clouds deployed with Sunbeam. Simply get any Ubuntu Pro subscription with Support, attach it to all nodes in your cluster and benefit from phone and ticket support.


Get fully-managed cloud ›

Liked OpenStack but don't want to manage it yourself? Don't worry - Canonical can design, build and operate the cloud for you. Offload OpenStack operations to our team of cloud experts and benefit from public cloud -like experience.