Changing your allocation for API instances

OpenStack makes no simple way to change an allocation for API instances. There are a few options for this, though.

• If you have recently obtained a research allocation and want to move your API instances from your Startup allocation to your Research allocation there are a couple of important steps:

  • Do not create anything in the new allocation! This is crucial!

  • Contact Jetstream Support via help@xsede.org to request moving your Startup resources into the Research allocation. It’s very helpful to include the TG-xxxxxxxxx numbers for each.

  • Support will check everything and confirm a time and date for the move. It should be non-disruptive and all servers should stay active and reachable.

  • If you use the OpenStack command line client, you'll need to change your openrc file to use the new allocation number

  • If you use Horizon, you’ll want to make sure it’s set to the correct allocation (see step 1a of https://iujetstream.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/JWT/pages/44826638/Using+the+OpenStack+Horizon+GUI+Interface)

• If you wish to move instances between existing allocations, you’ll need to take a few steps

  • Create a snapshot or image of the instance using the instructions here: https://iujetstream.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/JWT/pages/544800780/Creating+a+snapshot+of+an+instance+in+Horizon or https://iujetstream.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/JWT/pages/72716305/Creating+snapshots+and+new+Glance+images+from+the+command+line

  • Share them with the other allocation using the instructions here: https://iujetstream.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/JWT/pages/965214216/Sharing+images+created+via+the+Jetstream+Openstack+CLI (Horizon docs coming)

If you have questions or concerns, please do contact Jetstream Help via help@xsede.org