4 New OpenStack Books Reshaping Cloud Deployment in 2025

What started as a need to clarify software-defined networking led Frederick Hoyos and his coauthors to craft a focused guide on configuring and installing OpenStack services. You’ll get an introduction to the architecture of software-defined networks and understand how virtual machines serve as deployment environments. The book walks you through setting up OpenStack step-by-step, offering a hands-on approach to implementing a cloud computing service rather than just theory. This makes it especially useful if you’re looking to gain practical skills in deploying cloud infrastructure with OpenStack in real scenarios.

When Mr. Wang Liang Ming developed this guide, he distilled complex open-source cloud deployment into a hands-on, three-node OpenStack setup using CentOS Stream 8 and the Yoga release. You’ll gain detailed knowledge of configuring core OpenStack services like Keystone for identity, Glance for images, and Neutron for networking, all through verified steps and troubleshooting tips. This book suits IT professionals and DevOps engineers eager to implement or teach OpenStack IaaS environments with clarity on real deployment challenges and solutions. Its chapter-by-chapter approach lets you follow the system design through to management and problem-solving, offering a focused, practical framework rather than broad theory.

This personalized book explores the latest developments in OpenStack deployment for 2025, focusing on the newest discoveries and innovations shaping the cloud ecosystem. It examines emerging trends, advanced configurations, and deployment practices that match your background and specific interests. By tailoring content to your goals, the book allows you to dive deeply into cutting-edge insights and practical applications relevant to your unique OpenStack journey. The tailored approach ensures you engage with material that aligns with your expertise and aspirations, making complex topics accessible and directly applicable to your cloud projects. This custom guide reveals how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving OpenStack landscape.

Kalyn Sehrt challenges the conventional wisdom that mastering OpenStack requires overwhelming complexity. Instead, she presents a focused tutorial that walks you through core tasks like installation, identity management, and network setup with clarity and precision. You’ll find practical guidance on launching virtual machines, leveraging Heat for orchestration, and managing multi-instance deployments, all distilled into a concise 42-page format. This book suits IT professionals and cloud engineers eager to get hands-on with OpenStack fundamentals without wading through unnecessary jargon or bulk. If you want a straightforward entry point into cloud computing solutions, this book delivers exactly that.

What started as a need to demystify OpenStack for newcomers became Victorina Luttmer’s focused guide on achieving cloud agility. You’ll find straightforward instructions on installing and configuring OpenStack, managing identities, setting up networks, and deploying virtual machines. The book also covers orchestration using Heat and handling both single and multiple instance deployments, making it practical for those wanting a hands-on approach. If you’re looking to build a foundational understanding of OpenStack’s core operations without wading through overwhelming detail, this concise 42-page guide fits that purpose well.