Routers in QCloud enable network traffic routing between different subnets and external networks. They serve as essential components for managing communication between private and public networks. This guide provides detailed instructions on listing, creating, editing, deleting routers, and managing interfaces and routes.
Routers are critical for network connectivity, external communication, and traffic routing within OpenStack environments. By following this guide, users can efficiently create, manage, and configure routers, interfaces, and routes to build an optimized cloud network.
List Routers #
- Login to the QCloud customer portal.
- Navigate to Providers >> OpenStack >> Networking >> Routers.
- The Routers Listing Page displays all available routers with the following details:
- Name – The name assigned to the router.
- Status – The current state (e.g., Active, Down, or Error).
- Created At – The timestamp when the router was created.
- Admin State – Indicates whether the router is enabled or disabled.
- Actions – Options for managing the router.
Viewing Router Details #
- On the Routers Listing Page, click on a Router Name to open the Router Details Page.
- This page displays:
- General Router Information (Name, Status, Admin State, etc.).
- A list of attached interfaces.
- A list of defined routes.
- Options to List, Create, and Delete Interfaces and Routes.