Lab: SYS-350 Milestone 8 - OpenStack Host

Task 1: Prepare USB Installer

• Download xubuntu-22.04 Desktop iso from:
  • 192.168.7.240/isos OR 192.168.7.241/isos
• Create bootable USB with RUFUS defaults, 16kb block size

Task 2: Prepare Super for Installation

• Use Assigned IPMI IP address
• Acquire IPMI password from the sticker on the front of Super
• Update instructors with password info
• Connect USB to Super
• Connect to super via IPMI
• Launch iKVM

Task 3: Install Xubuntu on Super

• Reboot Super and use f11->boot menu, boot from UDISK (USB)
• Install Ubuntu
  • Don’t upgrade Ubuntu
• Configure networking per assignment and ensure network access
• Install Chrome Remote Desktop for remote access

Task 4: Install OpenStack

• Install MicroStack from the beta channel:

sudo snap install microstack --devmode --beta

(Wait 15 - 20 minutes for completion)

Task 5: Accessing OpenStack

• Interact with the cloud via the web UI: http://10.20.20.1/
• Obtain admin password:

sudo snap get microstack config.credentials.keystone-password

Sample output: OAEHxLgCBz7Wz4usvolAAt61TrDUz6zz

• Open https://10.20.20.1 in the xubuntu browser, login with “admin” and the password

Launch OpenStack Instance

• Launch a CirrOS-based instance named “test”:

microstack launch cirros --name test

• SSH into the instance:

ssh -i /home/ubuntu/snap/microstack/common/.ssh/id_microstack [email protected]

(Note: CirrOS password is “gocubsgo” if needed)

Additional Notes

• The IP address of the instance may vary.
• Normal Linux commands can be used in the instance.
• View the instance from the web UI: http://10.20.20.1/ -> "Instances" tab