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This section describes the implementation details and configuration of network virtualization integrations to offer SDN features.
Within Abiquo, cloud administrators use logical devices to define the network virtualization systems for datacenters and enterprises.
Currently, Abiquo integrates with OpenStack Neutron and VMware NSX SDN solutions.
Features
Characteristics | OpenStack Neutron | VMware NSX (Gateway) | VMware NSX (ECMP) |
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SDN version | Kilo | 6.1.x and 6.2.x 6.3.x may work but has not been tested Requires Advanced edition for firewall and loadbalancers | |
Firewall policies | Firewalls will only apply to VMs, not load balancers | ||
Load balancers |
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Private networks | |||
Static routes | |||
External networks | - | ||
Public networks - IPs | - |
Limitations
Abiquo only supports the use of ONE network virtualization system per enterprise and datacenter. Abiquo will always use the most specific device for networking virtualization.