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Accessing OpenStack Service at ncloud2.bsc.es

This document provides step-by-step instructions for accessing the OpenStack service hosted at ncloud2.bsc.es via the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the OpenStack Client.

Accessing OpenStack via the GUI

Step 1: Navigate to the OpenStack Dashboard

  1. Open your web browser.
  2. Enter the following URL: https://ncloud2.bsc.es.

Step 2: Log in to the Dashboard

  1. On the login page, enter your username and password.
  2. Optionally, select your domain from the dropdown menu if required.
  3. Click the Log In button.

Step 3: Explore the Dashboard

Once logged in, you can: - Access the Overview page to see resource usage. - Navigate to sections like Instances, Volumes, Networks, and Images to manage your resources.

Accessing OpenStack via the OpenStack Client

Step 1: Install the OpenStack Client

Ensure that you have the OpenStack client installed on your local system. You can install it using pip:

pip install python-openstackclient

For detailed installation instructions, refer to the OpenStack CLI Installation Guide.

Step 2: Obtain OpenStack RC File

  1. Log in to the OpenStack GUI as described in the previous section.
  2. Navigate to your user profile settings (usually found at the top-right corner).
  3. Download the OpenStack RC File for your project.

Step 3: Source the RC File

On your local machine, source the downloaded RC file to load your OpenStack credentials into the environment:

source <your-openstack-rc-file>.sh

Step 4: Use the OpenStack Client

You can now execute OpenStack commands. For example:

  • List available instances:

bash openstack server list

  • Create a new instance:

bash openstack server create --image <image-name> --flavor <flavor-name> --network <network-name> <instance-name>

  • List available projects:

bash openstack project list

Common Issues and Solutions

  1. Missing Dependencies: If a command fails, ensure that all dependencies are installed by running: bash pip install -r requirements.txt
  2. Authentication Errors: Double-check the RC file for accurate credentials.

Support

If you encounter any issues, please contact the support team at datamanagement@bsc.es or refer to the OpenStack Documentation.

By following the steps above, you should be able to access and manage OpenStack resources at ncloud2.bsc.es with ease. For further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to support.