Tip

Note that one Commissioning VM can be used to deploy multiple node types. Thus, this step only needs to be performed once for all node types.
Important

The supported version of the Commissioning VM is version 1.16.3. Prior versions cannot be used.

Planning for the procedure

Background knowledge

This procedure assumes that:

  • you are installing into an existing OpenStack deployment

  • you are using a supported OpenStack version, as described in the 'Hardware Requirements' section of the Commissioning VM Documentation

  • you have some knowledge of VMs and familiarity with OpenStack’s host software

  • you know the IP networking information (IP address, subnet mask in CIDR notation, and default gateway) for the Commissioning VM.

Reserve maintenance period

This procedure does not require a maintenance period. However if you are integrating into a live network then it is recommended to implement measures to mitigate any unforeseen events.

Plan for service impact

This procedure does not impact service.

People

You must be a system operator to perform the MOP steps.

Tools and access

You must have:

  • access to a local computer with a network connection and browser access to the OpenStack Dashboard

  • administrative access to the OpenStack host machine

  • the OpenStack privileges required to deploy VMs from an image (see OpenStack documentation for specific details).

This document references an external document: the Commissioning VM Documentation. Ensure you have a copy available before proceeding.

Installation Questions

Question More information

Do you have the correct Commissioning VM QCOW2?

All Commissioning VM virtual appliances use the naming convention - commissioning-vm_<full-version>.qcow2. For example, commissioning-vm_1.0.0.qcow2 where 1.0.0 is the software version.

Do you know the IP address that you intend to give to the Commissioning VM?

The Commissioning VM requires one IP address, for management traffic.

Have you created and do you know the names of the networks and security group for ShCM?

Use the OpenStack documentation to create the management and signaling networks and a subnet for each. Follow Determine Network Names and Security Group to get the names of the networks and check the security group is created.

Method of procedure

Deploy and configure the Commissioning VM

Follow the Commissioning VM Documentation on how to deploy the Commissioning VM and set up the initial configuration.

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