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Note that one SIMPL VM can be used to deploy multiple node types. Thus, this step only needs to be performed once for all node types. |
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The supported version of the SIMPL VM is version |
Planning for the procedure
Background knowledge
This procedure assumes that:
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you are installing into an existing OpenStack deployment
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you are using a supported OpenStack version, as described in the 'Hardware Requirements' section of the SIMPL VM Documentation
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you have some knowledge of VMs and familiarity with OpenStack’s host software
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if you require information on deploying on OpenStack, see Manually installing the custom VMs on OpenStack for links to OpenStack documentation
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you know the IP networking information (IP address, subnet mask in CIDR notation, and default gateway) for the SIMPL 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.
Tools and access
You must have:
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access to a local computer with a network connection and browser access to the OpenStack Dashboard
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administrative access to the OpenStack host machine
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the OpenStack privileges required to deploy VMs from an image (see OpenStack documentation for specific details).
This document references an external document: the SIMPL VM Documentation. Ensure you have a copy available before proceeding.
Installation Questions
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Do you have the correct SIMPL VM QCOW2? |
All SIMPL VM virtual appliances use the naming convention - |
Do you know the IP address that you intend to give to the SIMPL VM? |
The SIMPL VM requires one IP address, for management traffic. |
Have you created and do you know the names of the networks and security group for custom nodes? |
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 SIMPL VM
Follow the SIMPL VM Documentation on how to deploy the SIMPL VM and set up the initial configuration.
