Mark Collier wrote:
To get close to total interop (which I think is the goal, or ideal at least) you have to start where you are (bootstrap).
If we were to, at this moment, define OpenStack as something no current cloud would qualify for, that wouldn't be very practical. I think we can bootstrap while encouraging the trend to move towards the ideal over time.
As far as we clearly establish that "total interoperability" is the end goal, then I think it's OK to start with some compromises to bootstrap the effort, then gradually (but constantly) increase constraints. That said, that only works if there is a bit of consensus in OpenStack companies that this is the end goal, otherwise you won't be able to increase the constraints. Does everyone agree on the end goal ? In all cases, there is a lot of value in having the board clearly stating it. -- Thierry Carrez (ttx)