James Denton 
OpenStack Networking Essentials [EPUB ebook] 

Build and manage networks in Open Stack using Neutron

• Deploy an all-in-one cloud based on Open Stack Liberty (2015.2) using RDO


• Learn the fundamentals of the Neutron API including networks, subnets, and ports, and how to manage these resources in the cloud


• Build simple virtual network infrastructures in the cloud

The book is for those who are new to Open Stack and Neutron who want to learn the cloud networking fundamentals and get started with Open Stack networking. Prior networking experience along with a virtual or physical server is recommended to follow along with the concepts demonstrated in the book.

• Install the latest Liberty (2015.2) release of Open Stack using RDO in Virtual Box


• Discover the basics of the Neutron API, including networks, subnets, and ports


• Interact with Neutron using the CLI and Horizon dashboard


• Create networks and subnets that provide connectivity to instances


• Implement software routers that connect networks and provide network address translation


• Secure instances using Neutron’s security group functionality

The Open Stack Networking API offers users the ability to create and manage both basic and complex network architectures that blend the virtual and physical network infrastructure.

This book kicks off by describing various components of Openstack Neutron and installing Ubuntu Open Stack based on Canonical’s process. Further on, you will use various methods to interface with Neutron to create and manage network resources. You will also get to grips with the relationship between ports, networks, and subnets through diagrams and explanations, and see how the logical components are implemented via plugins and agents.

Moving forward, you will learn how virtual switches are implemented and how to build Neutron routers. You will also configure networks, subnets, and routers to provide connectivity to instances using simple examples. At the end, you will configure and manage security groups, and will observe how these rules translate to iptables rules on the host machines.

By the end of the book, you will be able to build basic network architectures using Neutron networks and routers in no time.

An easy-to-follow guide that covers the networking features of Open Stack and the core Neutron API components providing a solid foundation to deploy networks and instances.