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Configuration Guide
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The static configuration for nova lives in two main files: ``nova.conf`` and
``policy.json``. These are described below. For a bigger picture view on
configuring nova to solve specific problems, refer to the :doc:`Nova Admin
Guide </admin/index>`.

Configuration
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* :doc:`Configuration Guide </admin/configuration/index>`: Detailed
  configuration guides for various parts of your Nova system. Helpful
  reference for setting up specific hypervisor backends.

* :doc:`Config Reference <config>`: A complete reference of all
  configuration options available in the ``nova.conf`` file.

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   * :doc:`Sample Config File <sample-config>`: A sample config
     file with inline documentation.

Policy
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Nova, like most OpenStack projects, uses a policy language to restrict
permissions on REST API actions.

* :doc:`Policy Reference <policy>`: A complete reference of all
  policy points in nova and what they impact.

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   * :doc:`Sample Policy File <sample-policy>`: A sample nova
     policy file with inline documentation.

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