diff --git a/templates/kilo/nova.conf b/templates/kilo/nova.conf
index f4f18483..9e95078e 100644
--- a/templates/kilo/nova.conf
+++ b/templates/kilo/nova.conf
@@ -119,6 +119,7 @@ instances_path = {{ instances_path }}
 [neutron]
 url = {{ network_manager_config.neutron_url }}
 {% if network_manager_config.keystone_host -%}
+ovs_bridge = alubr0
 auth_strategy = keystone
 admin_tenant_name = {{ network_manager_config.neutron_admin_tenant_name }}
 admin_username = {{ network_manager_config.neutron_admin_username }}