What is an image?
From https://docs.openstack.org/horizon/latest/user/manage-images.html:
“A virtual machine image, referred to in this document simply as an image, is a single file that contains a virtual disk that has a bootable operating system installed on it. Images are used to create virtual machine instances within the cloud.”
The creation of images is beyond the scope of these instructions, however when such documents are made they will be posted here:
Image Creation
When selecting which image to use, note the postfix “-gt”. These images have been vetted and are fully supported by the admins
To view available images:
(cmd)How to view images available
(gui)How to view images available
What is a volume?
From https://docs.openstack.org/cinder/rocky/cli/cli-manage-volumes.html:
“A volume is a detachable block storage device, similar to a USB hard drive. You can attach a volume to only one instance.”
We have multiple storage back ends. To find out what you have access to and how to use them go here: