OpenStack components are intended to run on standard hardware, ranging from desktop machines to enterprise-grade servers. For optimal performance, the processors of the compute nodes need to support virtualization technologies such as Intel's VT-x or AMD's AMD-V.
This book assumes OpenStack will be installed on servers that meet the following minimum requirements:
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Server |
Hardware requirements |
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Processor: 64-bit x86 CPU count: 2-4 Memory: 4+ GB RAM Disk space: 32+ GB Network: 3x 1-Gbps network interface cards |
While machines that fail to meet these minimum requirements are capable of installation based on the documentation included in this book, these minimums have been set to ensure a successful experience. Additional memory and storage is highly recommended when creating multiple virtual machine instances for demonstration purposes...
