OpenStack is an open source cloud operating system that provides common services for public, private and hybrid clouds. It consists of several interrelated components that control compute, storage, networking and other core cloud functions. The OpenStack project is managed by the OpenStack Foundation and has seen rapid growth, with over 60,000 code commits from nearly 1,000 contributors representing various companies and organizations. The document encourages readers to get involved with the OpenStack community through contributions, collaboration and helping to further commoditize the technology.