Step-by-Step Guide: Installing OpenStack on Rocky Linux 9.x

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This guide offers a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to installing OpenStack on Rocky Linux 9, focusing on a multi-node deployment designed for production environments. It covers the installation and configuration of key OpenStack components, including Keystone (Identity), Nova (Compute), Neutron (Networking), Cinder (Storage), and Horizon (Dashboard). By the end of this guide, you will have a fully functional private cloud infrastructure, capable of managing virtual machines, networking, and storage efficiently. Whether you’re setting up OpenStack for enterprise use, a research lab, or a personal cloud, this guide ensures a stable, scalable, and secure deployment on Rocky Linux 9.

Overview of Installation

✅ OS: Rocky Linux 9.x
✅ Installation Type: Multi-node setup
✅ Nodes:

• Controller Node: Manages authentication, networking, and VM scheduling.
• Compute Nodes (2+): Runs virtual machines (Nova).
• Networking: Neutron (VXLAN, VLAN, Floating IPs).

Step 1: Prepare the Rocky Linux System

Update & Enable Required Repositories