nova/doc/source/configuration/index.rst

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Configuration Guide

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 Nova Admin Guide </admin/index>.

Configuration

  • Configuration Guide </admin/configuration/index>: Detailed configuration guides for various parts of you Nova system. Helpful reference for setting up specific hypervisor backends.
  • Config Reference <config>: A complete reference of all configuration options available in the nova.conf file.
  • Sample Config File <sample-config>: A sample config file with inline documentation.

Nova Policy

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

  • Policy Reference <policy>: A complete reference of all policy points in nova and what they impact.
  • Sample Policy File <sample-policy>: A sample nova policy file with inline documentation.

Placement Policy

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

  • Policy Reference <placement-policy>: A complete reference of all policy points in placement and what they impact.
  • Sample Policy File <sample-placement-policy>: A sample placement policy file with inline documentation.

config sample-config policy sample-policy placement-policy sample-placement-policy