• How do I upgrade Bright OpenStack?

    This article is being updated. Please be aware the content herein, not limited to version numbers and slight syntax changes, may not match the output from the most recent versions of Bright. This notation will be removed when the content has been updated. Upgrading OpenStack and Bright Openstack Major VersionsLet’s get right…

  • How do I run Bright under MS Windows Server Hyper-V (Windows Server 2012R2)?

    This article walks you through an install of Bright under Microsoft Hyper-V (Windows Server 2012/R2). Hyper-V Virtual Switch Configuration Open Hyper-V Manager: From the “Server Manager”, point to Tools, and then click Hyper-V Manager In the Actions menu, click “Virtual Switch Manager..” Select “External” as Virtual Switch type and click…

  • How do I configure Bright OpenStack 7.2 with Active Directory authentication?

    This article is being updated. Please be aware the content herein, not limited to version numbers and slight syntax changes, may not match the output from the most recent versions of Bright. This notation will be removed when the content has been updated. Bright OpenStack 7.2 with AD authentication This Knowledge base…

  • What is cm-register-node, and how can I use it?

    This article is being updated. Please be aware the content herein, not limited to version numbers and slight syntax changes, may not match the output from the most recent versions of Bright. This notation will be removed when the content has been updated. Q: What is cm-register-node and what purpose does it serve?…

  • How can I monitor a CoolIT rack with Bright?

    This article is being updated. Please be aware the content herein, not limited to version numbers and slight syntax changes, may not match the output from the most recent versions of Bright. This notation will be removed when the content has been updated. CoolIT is a vendor of water-cooled racks that have sensors…

  • How can I add a custom module during installation of BCM?

    This article is being updated. Please be aware the content herein, not limited to version numbers and slight syntax changes, may not match the output from the most recent versions of Bright. This notation will be removed when the content has been updated. It is possible to add custom kernel modules during…

  • How do I automatically plug in new nodes and assign it an identity in Bright?

    This article is being updated. Please be aware the content herein, not limited to version numbers and slight syntax changes, may not match the output from the most recent versions of Bright. This notation will be removed when the content has been updated. The following technique can save labor when you add…

  • Should I worry about CMDaemon hogging unreasonable resources from my cluster?

    Short answer:No. This article is being updated. Please be aware the content herein, not limited to version numbers and slight syntax changes, may not match the output from the most recent versions of Bright. This notation will be removed when the content has been updated. Longer answer: Good admins itch to wring…

  • OpenStack Neutron Mellanox ML2 Driver Configuration in Bright

    This article is being updated. Please be aware the content herein, not limited to version numbers and slight syntax changes, may not match the output from the most recent versions of Bright. This notation will be removed when the content has been updated. Abstract This article describes how to use the Mellanox…