What is "synnefo"

Synnefo is a complete open source cloud stack written in Python that provides Compute, Network, Image, Volume and Storage services, similar to the ones offered by AWS. Synnefo manages multiple Google Ganeti clusters at the backend that handle low-level VM operations and uses Archipelago to unify cloud storage. To boost 3rd-party compatibility, Synnefo exposes the OpenStack APIs to users.

Synnefo is being developed by GRNET (Greek Research and Technology Network), and is powering two of its public cloud services, the service, which is aimed towards the Greek academic community, and the service, which is open for all members of the GÉANT network.