What is the purpose of cloud-init?

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• AReplace common Linux inic systems, such as systemd or SysV init.
• BAssign an laaS instance to a specific computing node within a cloud.
• CStandardize the configuration of infrastructure services, such as load balancers or virtual firewalls
• DOrchestrate the creation and start of multiple related laaS instances.
• EPrepare the generic image of an laaS instance to fit a specific instance's configuration.

• A
  8% (2)
• B
  4% (1)
• D
  13% (3)
• E
  75% (18)

Explanation

Cloud-init is a tool that processes configurations and runs through five stages during the initial boot of Linux VMs in a cloud. It allows users to customize a Linux VM as it boots for the first time, by applying user data to the instance. User data can include scripts, commands, packages, files, users, groups, SSH keys, and more. Cloud-init can also interact with various cloud platforms and services, such as Azure, AWS, OpenStack, and others. The purpose of cloud-init is to prepare the generic image of an laaS instance to fit a specific instance's configuration, such as hostname, network, security, and application settings.

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