Install a Fuel plugin

Install a Fuel plugin

The installation procedure is common for all plugins. For more details about the plugin installation, see the corresponding plugin documentation.

To install a Fuel plugin:

  1. Install the Fuel Master node as described in Install the Fuel Master node.

  2. Boot the Fuel Master node as described in Log in to the Fuel Master node.

  3. Download a plugin from Fuel Plugins сatalog.

  4. Read a Plugin Guide to learn about prerequisites and limitations.

  5. Define variables with values suitable for your environment to be used during the plugin installation process or replace them in your command line when appropriate.

    export FUEL_PLUGIN_FILE=fuel-plugin.rpm
    export FUEL_MASTER_NODE=10.20.0.2
    
  6. Copy the plugin to the Fuel Master node.

    scp ${FUEL_PLUGIN_FILE} root@:${FUEL_MASTER_NODE}:/tmp
    
  7. Install the plugin by typing:

    ssh root@:${FUEL_MASTER_NODE} "fuel plugins --install /tmp/${FUEL_PLUGIN_FILE}"
    
  8. Create an OpenStack environment as described in Create a new OpenStack environment in the Fuel User Guide.

  9. After completing the Create a new OpenStack environment wizard, click Settings in the Fuel web UI.

  10. Enable plugin in the Fuel web UI as described in the plugin documentation.

  11. Configure and deploy your environment as described in Configure a new environment in the Fuel User Guide.

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