
blueprint vmware-compute-driver Launch OVF disk image DocImpact Add support for VMware disk and adapter type vmware_disktype: eagerZeroedThick, preallocated and sparse Default value is 'preallocated'. 'sparse' disk refers to OVF supported VMDK format (sparse or streamOptimized). A sparse disk is copied to thin disk upon deployment. vmware_adaptertype: ide, busLogic and lsiLogic Default value is 'lsiLogic'. Usage: glance add name="Ubuntu" disk_format=vmdk container_format=ovf is_public=true vmware_adaptertype="lsiLogic" vmware_ostype="ubuntuGuest" vmware_disktype="sparse" < ubuntu-disk1.vmdk Add support for VNC console Nova conf: vnc_enabled=[true|false] defaults to true vnc_port=[port #] defaults to 5900 vnc_port_total=[total port #] defaults to 10000, the actual VM VNC port is vnc_port + VM ID % vnc_port_total vnc_password=[optional] Change-Id: I912b46b9f72f9089b448e03a04327fb79b9f0f3f
OpenStack Nova README
OpenStack Nova provides a cloud computing fabric controller, supporting a wide variety of virtualization technologies, including KVM, Xen, LXC, VMWare, and more. In addition to its native API, it includes compatibility with the commonly encountered Amazon EC2 and S3 APIs.
OpenStack Nova is distributed under the terms of the Apache License, Version 2.0. The full terms and conditions of this license are detailed in the LICENSE file.
Nova primarily consists of a set of Python daemons, though it requires and integrates with a number of native system components for databases, messaging and virtualization capabilities.
To keep updated with new developments in the OpenStack project follow @openstack on Twitter.
To learn how to deploy OpenStack Nova, consult the documentation available online at:
In the unfortunate event that bugs are discovered, they should be reported to the appropriate bug tracker. If you obtained the software from a 3rd party operating system vendor, it is often wise to use their own bug tracker for reporting problems. In all other cases use the master OpenStack bug tracker, available at:
Developers wishing to work on the OpenStack Nova project should always base their work on the latest Nova code, available from the master GIT repository at:
Developers should also join the discussion on the mailing list, at:
Any new code must follow the development guidelines detailed in the HACKING.rst file, and pass all unit tests. Further developer focused documentation is available at:
For information on how to contribute to Nova, please see the contents of the CONTRIBUTING.rst file.
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