Open Compute Project - what is it?

In this practical tip, we explain what the "Open Compute Project" is about.

What is the Open Compute Project?

• The Open Compute Project is an initiative that Facebook launched in early 2011.
• Companies are joining this project to openly share designs and information about data center products. In this way you benefit mutually from the technologies of the other technology companies.
• Large companies such as Microsoft also contributed hardware specifications and software to their cloud servers.
• Together, progress should be made faster and more efficiently.