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RackNap revolutionizes cloud business automation with Virtuozzo integration

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In today’s digital landscape, where agility and efficiency reign supreme, automation is not just a convenience but a necessity. For hosting service providers seeking to stay ahead in the competitive cloud market, the partnership between RackNap and Virtuozzo offers a game-changing solution. This integration streamlines operations, enhancing customer experiences, and maximizing revenue opportunities.

Join us as we explore how this collaboration can revolutionize your hosting business, empowering you to thrive in the dynamic world of cloud solutions.

Virtuozzo is a leading provider of hyper-converged, production-ready OpenStack solutions tailored for businesses. With Virtuozzo, service providers can deliver cost-effective Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and much more to organizations worldwide.

RackNap complements Virtuozzo’s capabilities by offering a marketplace and subscription management platform that automates subscription billing and streamlines the end-to-end customer lifecycle. Through this integration, service providers can sell Virtuozzo solutions without the burden of billing management and operational complexities.

Key features of RackNap-Virtuozzo integration

Let’s delve into the exciting features and highlights of this integration:

  • Simplified Order Placement and Automated Provisioning: Customers can easily place orders for directly from the RackNap website.
  • Automated Billing and Invoicing: RackNap automates invoice creation and recurring billing based on consumption, simplifying the financial aspects of service delivery.
  • Service Management: The integration allows for automated suspension, termination, upgrade, and downgrade of services based on predefined criteria, enhancing flexibility for both providers and customers.
  • Renewal Management: Customers receive automated renewal reminders, ensuring continuity of service without manual intervention.

How to leverage RackNap for Virtuozzo subscriptions

Let’s walk through the customer journey using RackNap’s integrated platform:

Product Selection:

Service providers can publish their Virtuozzo based offerings on their marketplace integrated with RackNap as the backend. Customers visit the service provider’s  and browse the services based on Virtuozzo  to explore available plans and select the one that best suits their needs.

virtuozzo plans

Resource Configuration:

Customers can then customize resources for their selected plan as per their requirements. As they adjust the resources, they can see the price changing accordingly. Then the customer must select an application name and proceed to add the desired plan to their cart.

resource setting

Checkout Process:

Upon clicking “Add to Cart,” customers are prompted to register or log in. Once logged in, they can review the order summary, including resource details, quantity, billing cycle, and total price.

virtuozzo checkout page

Payment and Provisioning:

After selecting a suitable payment method and completing the checkout process, automated provisioning takes place. RackNap automatically creates customer orders, generates invoices, and activates subscriptions. All these are communicated to the customer via email.

Virtuozzo plans purchase

Subscription Management:

Customers gain access to the customer control panel, where they can view their subscription details and further manage their subscriptions, including renewals, upgrades, and downgrades.

Cusotmer panel

Administrative capabilities for providers

For administrators managing hosting services, RackNap offers robust administrative tools via the administrative panel:

Order Management:

Admins can track customer orders, view subscription details, and manage resources efficiently from the administrative portal. They can view the entire order list, from which they can select specific orders to view detailed information.

admin panel

Subscription Control:

Admins have the authority to upgrade or downgrade subscriptions for customers, ensuring proactive service management. They can increase or decrease the resources for the selected plan and make payments on behalf of their end customers, thus updating the existing subscription.

admin panel for virtuozzzo

Admin also has the ability to suspend, unsuspend or even terminate a subscription.

admin panel

Email Communication:

Email logs provide visibility into communication sent to customers, facilitating transparent and effective customer support.

Conclusion: The integration of RackNap with Virtuozzo revolutionizes the hosting industry by enabling service providers to automate and streamline operations. From simplified order placement to automated provisioning and billing, this partnership empowers businesses to deliver exceptional cloud and hosting solutions with unparalleled efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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