Setting up an Openstack development environment
Installing and configuring an Openstack development environment using DevStack
- Prerequisites for installing DevStack (system requirements, software dependencies)
- Step-by-step instructions for installing DevStack on a Linux-based system
- Configuring DevStack for different deployment scenarios (single-node, multi-node)
- Verifying the DevStack installation by accessing the Openstack dashboard (Horizon)
Understanding the basic DevStack configuration files and options
- Understanding the DevStack local.conf file, which is used to configure the DevStack installation
- Configuring options such as the release version of Openstack, the host IP address, and the enabled services
- Understanding the DevStack stackrc file, which contains environment variables used by DevStack
Troubleshooting common DevStack installation issues
- Identifying and resolving issues related to system requirements and software dependencies
- Resolving issues related to network configuration, hostnames, and firewall rules
- Troubleshooting issues related to the Openstack services and their configuration files
- Tips and best practices for debugging and resolving DevStack installation issues
Lab Session:
- Installing DevStack
- Configuring DevStack local.conf file
- Verifying the DevStack installation by accessing the Openstack dashboard
- Troubleshooting common DevStack installation issues if they occur