OpenStack Cloud Computing Cookbook - Fourth Edition

Creating provider networks

When creating a provider network in OpenStack, one must provide attributes that describe how the network is connected to the physical infrastructure. These attributes include the network type, network interface used by the server, and the segmentation ID of the network. Typically, provider networks are only created and managed by users with administrator-level permissions. Provider networks can be shared or private, and they can also be used as floating IP networks when connected to Neutron routers when the network's router:external attribute has been set to True.

Getting ready

When creating a provider network, you must be authenticated as an administrator. You will need the following details, at a minimum, for the network: ...