Deployment Configurations Provided By Fuel ------------------------------------------ One of the advantages of Fuel is that it comes with several pre-built deployment configurations that you can use to immediately build your own OpenStack cloud infrastructure. These are well-specified configurations of OpenStack and its constituent components tailored to one or more cloud use cases. As of version 2.1, Fuel provides the ability to create the following cluster types without requiring extensive customization: **Single node**: Perfect for getting a basic feel for how OpenStack works, the Single-node installation is the simplest way to get OpenStack up and running. The Single-node installation provides an easy way to install an entire OpenStack cluster on a single physical or virtual machine. **Multi-node (non-HA)**: The Multi-node (non-HA) installation enables you to try out additional OpenStack services such as Cinder, Quantum, and Swift without requiring the degree of increased hardware involved in ensuring high availability. In addition to the ability to independently specify which services to activate, you also have the following options: **Compact Swift**: When you choose this option, Swift will be installed on your controllers, reducing your hardware requirements by eliminating the need for additional Swift servers. **Standalone Swift**: This option enables you to install independant Swift nodes, so that you can separate their operation from your controller nodes. **Multi-node (HA)**: When you're ready to begin your move to production, the Multi-node (HA) configuration is a straightforward way to create an OpenStack cluster that provides high availability. With three controller nodes and the ability to individually specify services such as Cinder, Quantum, and Swift, Fuel provides the following variations of the Multi-node (HA) configuration: **Compact Swift**: When you choose this variation, Swift will be installed on your controllers, reducing your hardware requirements by eliminating the need for additional Swift servers while still addressing high availability requirements. **Standalone Swift**: This variation enables you to install independant Swift nodes, so that you can separate their operation from your controller nodes. **Compact Quantum**: If you don't need the flexibility of a separate Quantum node, Fuel provides the option to combine your Quantum node with one of your controllers. In addition to these configurations, Fuel is designed to be completely customizable. Upcoming editions of this guide discuss techniques for creating additional OpenStack deployment configurations. To configure Fuel immediately for more extensive variations on these use cases, you can `contact Mirantis for further assistance `_.