The document provides an introduction to OpenStack, an open source cloud computing platform. It begins with an outline and introduction discussing the growth of data and cloud computing. It then discusses what OpenStack is, providing its definition and key facts about its history, contributors and components. The document demonstrates how to set up and deploy an OpenStack environment using DevStack. It encourages participants to get involved with OpenStack through contributing, events and mailing lists. It concludes with Q&A and additional resources.