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Is ConfigDrive Only Available Through Clarity, With APIs Limited to Metadata Service?

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Problem

  • Can ConfigDrive be leveraged as an option for VM creation through APIs or is the metadata service the only option available?

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Environment

  • Platform9 Managed OpenStack - v5.0 and Higher

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Answer

  • ConfigDrive can be used through the Nova API or CLI for VM creation.

  • However, there is a limitation that ConfigDrive does not support live migration.

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Additional Information

  • While ConfigDrive is functional via APIs and CLI ensure that the limitation regarding live migration is considered.

  • Metadata service remains a commonly used alternative for scenarios requiring live migration support.

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