Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction Past versions of Red Hat OpenStack Platform used services managed with Systemd. However, more recent version of OpenStack Platform now use containers to run services. Some administrators might not have a good understanding of how containerized OpenStack Platform services operate, and so this guide aims to help you understand OpenStack Platform container images and containerized services. This includes: How to obtain and modify container images How to manage containerized services in the overcloud Understanding how containers differ from Systemd services The main goal is to help you gain enough knowledge of containerized OpenStack Platform services to transition from a Systemd-based environment to a container-based environment. 1.1. Containerized services and Kolla Each of the main Red Hat OpenStack Platform (RHOSP) services run in containers. This provides a method to keep each service within its own isolated namespace separated from the host. This has the following effects: During deployment, RHOSP pulls and runs container images from the Red Hat Customer Portal. The podman command operates management functions, like starting and stopping services. To upgrade containers, you must pull new container images and replace the existing containers with newer versions. Red Hat OpenStack Platform uses a set of containers built and managed with the Kolla toolset.