OpenStack Show Ports

OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that allows users to manage cloud resources through a web-based interface. It includes various components such as Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity, and Dashboard. In this article, we will focus on the Networking component and specifically how to show ports using the OpenStack command line tool.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Access to an OpenStack environment
• OpenStack command-line client installed on your local machine

Steps to Show Ports in OpenStack

1. First, ensure that you have a valid Keystone token:

$ export OS_TOKEN=YOUR_KS_TOKEN

2. Next, set the OpenStack authentication endpoint:

$ export OS_URL=http://YOUR_AUTH_ENDPOINT/v3

3. Show a list of ports associated with a network:

$ openstack port list --network NETWORK_NAME

4. Show a detailed view of a specific port:

$ openstack port show PORT_NAME_OR_ID

5. Show the IP addresses associated with a specific port:

$ openstack port show --format value -c fixed_ips PORT_NAME_OR_ID

Conclusion

In this article, we have learned how to use the OpenStack command-line tool to show ports. With this knowledge, you can now easily view and manage OpenStack networking resources.