Chapter 5. Network Management
In the previous chapter, we prepared to launch an instance by importing disk images into Glance. The next preparation required for launching an instance is to create a virtual network for the instance to use. Neutron is the network management component in OpenStack. In this chapter, we'll look at how to create virtual networks and routers for the OpenStack instances to use. We will also look at some of the underlying plumbing that is used to support the virtual networks.
Networking and Neutron
As I was learning Neutron networking and started to present my experiences to audiences, I coined a phrase that I continue to stand by: Networking is hard. Networking is the most complex component in OpenStack and for good reason. ...
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