Is ConfigDrive Only Available Through Clarity, With APIs Limited to Metadata Service?

Problem

• Can ConfigDrive be leveraged as an option for VM creation through APIs or is the metadata service the only option available?

Environment

• Platform9 Managed OpenStack - v5.0 and Higher

Answer

• ConfigDrive can be used through the Nova API or CLI for VM creation.

• However, there is a limitation that ConfigDrive does not support live migration.

Additional Information

• While ConfigDrive is functional via APIs and CLI ensure that the limitation regarding live migration is considered.

• Metadata service remains a commonly used alternative for scenarios requiring live migration support.