diff --git a/elements/overcloud-base/post-install.d/51-enable-network-service b/elements/overcloud-base/post-install.d/51-enable-network-service
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+++ b/elements/overcloud-base/post-install.d/51-enable-network-service
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+#!/bin/bash
+
+set -eux
+set -o pipefail
+
+# https://launchpad.net/bugs/1823353
+systemctl enable network
+systemctl start network