There are many services that can be directly used which are not available in VMware.
Rackspace OpenStack offers a customizable and scalable environment, integrating seamlessly with GitLab while providing reliable performance. Users appreciate its flexibility and open-source nature, enabling innovation and avoiding vendor lock-in. Despite these strengths, it faces challenges such as high pricing in Vietnam and a steep learning curve for novices. Additionally, areas like API examples and line migration need enhancement, and VMware boasts more mature replication features.