Mark Goddard c2771d7c0e Add libvirt-host role

Configures a host as a Libvirt/KVM hypervisor. It can also create pools and networks

2017-08-07 12:08:08 +00:00

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Libvirt Host

This role configures a host as a Libvirt/KVM hypervisor. It can also configure storage pools and networks on the host.

Requirements

The host should have Virtualization Technology (VT) enabled.

Role Variables

libvirt_host_networks is a list of pools to define and start. Each item should be a dict containing the following items:

name The name of the pool.
type The type of the pool, currently only dir is supported.
capacity The capacity, in bytes, of the pool.
path The absolute path to the pool's backing directory.
mode The access mode of the pool.
owner The owner of the pool.
group The group of the pool.

libvirt_host_networks is a list of networks to define and start. Each item should be a dict containing the following items:

name The name of the network.
mode The forwarding mode of the network, currently only bridge is supported.
bridge` The name of the bridge interface for this network.

Dependencies

None

Example Playbook

---
- name: Ensure that Libvirt is configured
  hosts: all
  roles:
    - role: libvirt-host
      libvirt_host_pools:
        - name: my-pool
          type: dir
          capacity: 1024
          path: /path/to/pool
          mode: 0755
          owner: my-user
          group: my-group
      libvirt_host_networks:
        - name: br-example
          mode: bridge
          bridge: br-example

Author Information

Mark Goddard (mark@stackhpc.com)

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