A multi-site OpenStack environment is one in which services located in more than one data center are used to provide the overall solution. Usage requirements of different multi-site clouds may vary widely, however they share some common needs. OpenStack is capable of running in a multi-region configuration allowing some parts of OpenStack to effectively manage a grouping of sites as a single cloud. With some careful planning in the design phase, OpenStack can act as an excellent multi-site cloud solution for a multitude of needs. Some use cases that might indicate a need for a multi-site deployment of OpenStack include: An organization with a diverse geographic footprint. Geo-location sensitive data. Data locality, in which specific data or functionality should be close to users.