==== Project Name: ====

  * Proposed name for the project: Apex
  * Proposed name for the repository: apex
  * Project Category: Integration and testing

==== Project description: ====

Apex will serve as the natural continuation of the Foreman/QuickStack involvement in the former BGS project.  Apex will continue to support Foreman/QuickStack from Arno release along with moving to a better installer based on TripleO.  The goal of this project is to create a stable platform for OPNFV while meeting all of the requirements put forth for the target system.
  
==== Scope: ====

  * Integrate into CI environment for virtual and baremetal deployments
  * Work closely with FuncTest to facilitate debugging and integration testing of components
  * Purpose of this project is to encourage collaboration.  Will help to integrate all SDN controllers
  * TripleO based implementation of deployment (OpenStack used to deploy OPNFV)
  * Continuation of Foreman/QuickStack support post Arno
  * All code changes will be made as upstream as possible into respective projects

==== Dependencies: ====

  * Relies on Octopus project for CI and testing
  * Uses upstream projects RDO (vanilla OpenStack), RDO Manager (TripleO derivative) and OpenDaylight
  * Other upstream SDN controller projects
  * Identify any specific development be staged with respect to the upstream project and releases

==== Committers and Contributors: ====

Committers:
  * Tim Rozet (Red Hat): trozet@redhat.com
  * Dan Radez (Red Hat): radez@redhat.com

Contributors:
  * Daniel Farrell (Red Hat): dfarrell@redhat.com
  * Randy Levensalor (CableLabs): R.Levensalor@cablelabs.com

==== Planned deliverables ====

  * Deployment tool to deliver OPNFV Target System
  * Meets all OPNFV requirements of OPNFV platform
  * Plugins to CI for deployment
  * Multi-SDN Controller integration
  * Documentation and User Guide
  * Virtual and Baremetal Support

==== Proposed Release Schedule: ====

  * Releases will be part of OPNFV release cycle
  * Next release will be OPNFV R2 release

===== Key Project Facts =====

** Project Name: ** Apex \\
** Repo name: ** apex \\
** Project Category: ** Integration and testing \\
** Lifecycle State: ** Proposal \\
** Primary Contact: ** Tim Rozet (trozet@redhat.com) \\
** Project Lead: ** Tim Rozet (trozet@redhat.com) \\
** Jira Project Name: ** Apex \\
** Jira Project Prefix: ** Apex \\
** mailing list tag: ** [Apex] \\
** Committers: ** \\
Tim Rozet (trozet@redhat.com) \\
Dan Radez (radez@redhat.com) \\
** Link to TSC approval: ** TBD \\ 
** Link to approval of additional submitters: ** TBD \\