Learning OpenStack Networking - Third Edition

Using the Neutron command-line interface

Neutron provides a command-line client for interfacing with its API. Neutron commands can be run directly from the Linux command line, or the Neutron shell can be invoked by issuing the neutron command:

You must source the credentials file prior to invoking the openstack and neutron clients or an error will occur.

The neutron shell provides commands that can be used to create, read, update, and delete the networking configuration within the OpenStack cloud. By typing a question mark or help within the Neutron shell, a list of commands can be found. Additionally, running neutron help from the Linux ...