This section details Eucalyptus best practices for your private
cloud.
Synchronize Clocks
Eucalyptus checks message timestamps across components in the cloud infrastructure. This assures command integrity and provides better security.
Configure SSL
In order to connect to Eucalyptus using SSL, you must have a valid certificate for the Cloud Controller (CLC). You must also be running the Cloud Controller and Cluster Controller (CC) on separate machines.
Storage Volumes
Eucalyptus manages storage volumes for your private cloud. Volume management strategies are application specific, but this topic includes some general guidelines.