Cloudify

Cloudify is an open-source, cloud-agnostic orchestration platform. It automates the deployment and management of applications and infrastructure across various cloud environments, including public clouds like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, as well as private clouds and on-premises data centers. The platform uses a model-driven approach, allowing users to define their applications and infrastructure in a declarative way using YAML. This approach aims to simplify complex cloud deployments and ensure consistency.

The core of Cloudify's functionality lies in its ability to manage the entire application lifecycle, from initial provisioning and configuration to scaling, updates, and eventual de-provisioning. It integrates with a wide range of cloud providers and infrastructure management tools, enabling users to create hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Cloudify's architecture is designed to be extensible, allowing for custom integrations and workflows. It supports various deployment topologies and complexities, catering to both simple applications and highly distributed systems.

Cloudify is often used for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and aims to provide a unified way to manage resources across different cloud platforms. Its capabilities include automated application scaling, self-healing, and policy-based management, which help in maintaining the availability and performance of deployed applications. The platform supports a plugin-based system for extending its capabilities to interact with different services and technologies.