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This section describes how to manage networks in virtual datacenters |
Display virtual datacenter networks
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API Features Virtual datacenter networks are available in the Abiquo API. For example, see VirtualDatacentersResource and PrivateNetworksResource. |
Screenshot: Private networks in private cloud
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Screenshot: Private networks in public cloud (AWS)
You can display an inventory of your cloud networks easily in Virtual datacenters view
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In the Networks list, to view the pool and allocation of IPs:
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Use the slider at the bottom of the list to move through the pages
Filter the list by entering text in the Search box. The filter works with all the columns of the table including:
IP Address
MAC address
Network name
Virtual appliance using the IP
VM using the IP
Provider ID of the entity using the IP (for example, a load balancer)
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Create a private network
Private networks are only available within a virtual datacenter. However, your cloud provider may configure an external gateway for your virtual datacenter.
To create a private network:
Go to Virtual datacenters → select virtual datacenter → Network → Private
Click the + add button and complete the dialog
Create private network
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Create private network Amazon
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Button
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Action
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Name
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Name of the network (VLAN). The name can contain up to 128 characters
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IPv6
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Select checkbox for IPv6 network
The Abiquo NSX-T integration does not support IPv6
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Network Address
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Private address range of the network
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Netmask
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For IPv4 a network mask with an integer value of between 16 and 30
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Gateway
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Gateway of the VLAN. Must be an IP within the range of the network address and mask
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Internet gateway
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In AWS, select this option to create a public subnet with a route to an internet gateway
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Availability zone
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In AWS, optionally select an Availability zone for high availability. To deploy a group of VMs separately, use a different availability zone for each VM. To assign a VM to an availability zone, assign a private IP address in the network belonging to the required availability zone
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Primary DNS
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The primary DNS.
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Secondary DNS
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The secondary DNS
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DNS suffix
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The DNS suffix. The Abiquo NSX-T integration does not use this attribute but you can enter it for information purposes.
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Excluded from firewall
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Select Excluded from firewall to define a network where VM firewalls will not apply
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Static Routes
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In supported providers, optionally select Define to create static routes. See Configure Static Routes using DHCP
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Default network
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Select to make this network the default network, replacing the existing default network
You can configure static routes when you create or edit a network. However, you should check with your systems administrator about when your VM will receive changes to static routes.
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Field
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Description
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Example
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Netmask
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Destination network mask
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255.255.255.0
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Network ID
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Destination network or host
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1.1.1.0
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Gateway IP
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Next hop (on your network)
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10.10.100.1
IPv6 Strict network
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IPv6 Non-strict network
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Field
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Description
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Name
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Name of the VLAN. The name can contain up to 128 characters
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IPv6
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Select checkbox for IPv6 network
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Strict
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IPv6 only. If you select Strict, Abiquo will automatically generate the network address (ULA) and also the IP addresses. If you do not select strict, you can enter the network address and IP addresses.
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Netmask
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Network mask of 48, 56 or 64.
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Network Address
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Private address range of the network. Only for non-strict networks
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Primary DNS
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The primary DNS
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Secondary DNS
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The secondary DNS
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DNS suffix
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The DNS suffix
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Default network
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Make this network the default network. In a datacenter, this will override the existing default network
Add IPs to private networks
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To edit a private network
Go to Virtual datacenters → and select a virtual datacenter → datacenter, then go to Network
Select Private and select the network
Click the pencil edit button below the Networks list
If there are no VMs deployed in the network, you can change the Name, Gateway, Static routes, and make the network the new default for the virtual datacenter
The gateway must be an IP address inside the range defined by the network address and the network mask
Optionally, change the DNS settings. The new settings will apply to all VMs deployed after you save the network
Click Save
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To delete a private network:
Go to Virtual datacenters → and select a virtual datacenter →
Go to Network → Private
Select the network and click the delete button below the networks list.
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Administer virtual resources
Administer and troubleshoot VMsManage persistent storage and VMs
Work with VMs, see the Related pages list in myCloud view
Manage and configure datacenter networks, see Networks
Configure network infrastructure, see Network