This guide will help you set up OpenStack Cloud on AlmaLinux using PackStack in just a few steps. Whether you're a beginner or a cloud enthusiast, follow these steps to build your private cloud easily.
- Fresh AlmaLinux OS (Tested on AlmaLinux 8+)
- Root privileges
- Internet connectivity
- At least 16 GB RAM (Recommended)
- Virtualization supported CPU
Login to your terminal as root and prepare the system by running the pre-configuration script.
First execute pre-configure-openstack.sh Shell Script file for Preparing Installation OpenStack
dnf install git -y
git clone https://github.com/SumonPaul18/openstack-packstack.git
chmod -R +x openstack-packstack
cd openstack-packstack
ls
. pre-configuration-openstack.sh
🔁 The system will reboot automatically after completing the pre-configuration.
After the reboot, execute the installation script to install OpenStack:
cd /root/openstack-packstack
. install-openstack.sh
✅ This step installs OpenStack and sets up the necessary services using PackStack.
Once OpenStack is installed, configure basic networking and image services:
cd /root
. keystonerc_admin
. /root/openstack-packstack/post-configuration-openstack.sh
📦 This script will set up an external network, flavors, and default images.
Once everything is configured, open your browser and visit:
http://<Your-OpenStack-Server-IP>
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured OpenStack Cloud on AlmaLinux using PackStack. You can now start launching instances, managing users, and exploring OpenStack services through the Horizon dashboard.