Glance (OpenStack Image service)

Glance is a component of OpenStack, an open-source cloud computing platform. It serves as the image service, allowing users to store, retrieve, and manage disk images, which are essentially templates for virtual machines. Think of it like a library of operating systems and software setups that cloud users can access to quickly create or launch new virtual machines. Glance ensures that these images are organized and readily available, streamlining the process of deploying cloud resources and making it easier for users to customize their cloud environments.