Kolla Ansible provides production-ready containers and tools for OpenStack clouds, with a guide for Ubuntu 24.04 installation on a single host.
Specifications for the installation include using private networks, DHCP IP values, and specific directory locations for disk images and volumes.
Hardware requirements consist of virtualization-enabled BIOS, sufficient cores and memory, and specific NIC configurations.
Pre-installation steps cover hardware enablement, Docker installation, NFS setup for Cinder, and Kolla Ansible installation procedure.
Deployment involves bootstrapping servers, pre-deployment checks, and actual OpenStack deployment using Kolla Ansible.
Post-installation tasks include setting up an admin user, creating projects, configuring security groups and quotas, and adding an Ubuntu image to Glance.
Network setup involves creating networks, routers, and launching instances, with details on floating IPs for external access.
The guide also covers securely accessing Horizon using a reverse proxy setup, troubleshooting steps, and additional FAQs for reference.
The comprehensive guide ensures a successful deployment of a single-host OpenStack cloud on Ubuntu 24.04 with detailed steps and explanations.