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Setup Multiple vNICs on an OpenStack-Based Ubuntu 18.04 VM

September 14, 2021

Introduction If you need to add a secondary vNIC to an existing OpenStack-based Ubuntu 18.04 virtual machine (VM), here’s a handy guide. There are some ways this process can vary, but using the steps below will help you keep all your vNICs intact–even through a restoration process. Check out how below: Prerequisites Before you begin,…

Setup multiple vNICs on an OpenStack-based CentOS VM

September 14, 2021

Introduction Sometimes, you need an external Internet-facing floating IP (FIP) for your existing OpenStack-based CentOS VM with an internal network interface. However, since the VM is going to be in use, getting rid of the old internal-facing network interface may not be possible. This can be because data is already flowing to it, or for…