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Learning OpenStack Networking: Build a solid foundation in virtual networking technologies for OpenStack-based clouds, 3rd Edition

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Learning OpenStack Networking, 3/E
Discover the basics of virtual networking in OpenStack to implement various cloud network architecturesKey Features* Learn the difference between Open vSwitch and Linux bridge switching technologies* Connect virtual machine instances to virtual networks, subnets, and ports* Implement virtual load balancers, firewalls, and routers in your networkBook DescriptionOpenStack Networking is a pluggable, scalable, and API-driven system to manage physical and virtual networking resources in an OpenStack-based cloud. Like other core OpenStack components, OpenStack Networking can be used by administrators and users to increase the value and maximize the use of existing datacenter resources. This third edition of Learning OpenStack Networking walks you through the installation of OpenStack and provides you with a foundation that can be used to build a scalable and production-ready OpenStack cloud.In the initial chapters, you will review the physical network requirements and architectures necessary for an OpenStack environment that provide core cloud functionality. Then, you

462 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

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November 14, 2014
With so many moving parts to OpenStack, it can be difficult to determine what to start learning. I’ve seen guides that, while decent enough, walk you through standing up the infrastructure without really helping you understand what it is you just did.

In my mind, this manual takes a better approach by focusing on just one of the projects and giving it thorough treatment although, the author does work through enough of the other OpenStack components to get you going.

When he does get to the main course, the author barely leaves anything out. With the vArmours and F5s of the world delivering strong FWaaS and LBaaS respectively, the detail in which these topics are covered will leave you ready to integrate almost immediately.

However, you’ll certainly want to bring your Linux admin experience with you (Ubuntu fans should note that this is a CentOS-based cookbook), as well as a firm grasp on networking fundamentals. With these in your back pocket, the material in this book becomes very accessible and immediately applicable.

My only quarrel, if anything, is that I feel the author could have spent more time discussing how to troubleshoot this. Of course, this is mitigated by the fact that standard networking rules apply once you stand everything up. That and your newly acquired understanding of how it all comes together should help you intuit where to start looking for answers.
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August 30, 2016
One of the best books in the market that talks about neutron
The right amount of details that won't get you saturated and won't leave you unsatisfied ..
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