Open Stack Neutron is an Open Stack component that provides networking as a service for other Open Stack services to architect networks and create virtual machines through its API. This API lets you define network connectivity in order to leverage network capabilities to cloud deployments.
Through this practical book, you will build a strong foundational knowledge of Neutron, and will architect and build an Open Stack cloud using advanced networking features.
We start with an introduction to Open Stack Neutron and its various components, including virtual switching, routing, FWaa S, VPNaa S, and LBaa S. You’ll also get hands-on by installing Open Stack and Neutron and its components, and use agents and plugins to orchestrate network connectivity and build a virtual switching infrastructure.
Moving on, you’ll get to grips with the HA routing capabilities utilizing VRRP and distributed virtual routers in Neutron. You’ll also discover load balancing fundamentals, including the difference between nodes, pools, pool members, and virtual IPs. You’ll discover the purpose of security groups and learn how to apply the security concept to your cloud/tenant/instance.
Finally, you’ ll configure virtual private networks that will allow you to avoid the use of SNAT and floating IPs when connecting to remote networks.