VMware Integrated OpenStack (VIO) provides a tightly-integrated product that combines OpenStack APIs with VMware technologies for a less complex build and operation compared to a loosely-integrated framework. VIO includes common OpenStack projects like Nova, Neutron, Cinder, and Glance that are optimized to run on VMware vSphere and integrate with VMware management and automation tools for a unified experience. VIO addresses the challenges of operating OpenStack at scale through this tight integration with VMware technologies and single support contact.