OpenStack TripleO is a deployment framework for OpenStack that allows you to install and manage OpenStack services on bare metal servers. It leverages the OpenStack Orchestration (Heat) service to automate the deployment process.
The TripleO deployment workflow consists of several stages and steps. Here is a high-level overview of the workflow:
- Undercloud Installation: The first step is to install the Undercloud, which is a dedicated control node responsible for managing the Overcloud deployment. The Undercloud provides services like the OpenStack dashboard (Horizon), Heat, and the command-line interface (CLI) tools.
- Overcloud Planning: Once the Undercloud is set up, you need to define the desired configuration for the Overcloud. This involves specifying details such as the number and characteristics of the compute nodes, network settings, storage requirements, and other parameters. The configuration is typically defined in a Heat template.
- Overcloud Deployment: After planning, the next step is to deploy the Overcloud. This process involves several sub-stages:
- Environment Preparation: The Undercloud prepares the environment by creating the necessary resources and configuring networking between the Undercloud and Overcloud nodes. It also generates an environment file that contains deployment parameters.
- Node Provisioning: TripleO provisions the bare metal servers that will become part of the Overcloud. It uses a provisioning tool like Ironic to handle the server provisioning process, which includes tasks like BIOS configuration, PXE boot, and operating system installation.
- Control Plane Deployment: The control plane nodes, including services like Nova, Neutron, Glance, and Keystone, are deployed and configured. These nodes are responsible for managing and orchestrating the OpenStack environment.
- Compute Node Deployment: Once the control plane is up and running, the compute nodes are deployed. These nodes provide the actual computing resources for running instances.
- Storage Configuration: TripleO configures the storage components such as Cinder (block storage) and Swift (object storage) according to the specified requirements.
- Networking Configuration: The network settings defined in the plan are applied, including configuring Neutron for networking, creating bridges, assigning IP addresses, and setting up security groups.
- Post-Deployment Steps: Finally, TripleO performs post-deployment tasks like registering endpoints with Keystone, setting up monitoring, and configuring additional optional services.
- Validation and Testing: Once the Overcloud is deployed, it undergoes validation and testing to ensure its stability and functionality. This includes verifying the availability and performance of OpenStack services, testing network connectivity, and running workload tests.
- Day-2 Operations: After successful deployment, TripleO provides tools and utilities to manage and monitor the Overcloud. This includes scaling the environment, applying updates and patches, handling configuration changes, and managing the lifecycle of OpenStack services.
It’s important to note that the TripleO workflow is highly customizable. The configuration files and Heat templates can be tailored to suit specific requirements, allowing you to define custom deployment scenarios and integrate with external tools or services as needed.