Create Image in OpenStack

This post will discuss how to create a new image in OpenStack Dashboard

1. Go to Project -> Compute -> Images

2. You can view your image list already available as below.
 

Cirros is the lightweight linux distribution that is created by default during openstack installation.

When the status is Active, the respective image can be used while launching instance.

3. Click Create Image

4. You will get a dialog as below:

5. Mention the Image name and give Description if any

6. Currently, Image can be uploaded only from file location. Browse for the image file.

    You can get a list of cloud images from:
     https://docs.openstack.org/image-guide/obtain-images.html

    Download the necessary image file and save it to your system
    (either virtual machine or host)

7. Format of the image has to be chosen. QCOW2 format is recommeded. Format also depends on the cloud image you download.

8. Leave out Image Requirements for first hand experience

9. Also, set Image Sharing Properties:
    Basic Users: Visibility: Public and Protected: No
    Other users can choose options based on your need

10. When you don't have any idea on Metadata, Click Create Image
       (or)
    Click Next and choose Metadata from the list (if any). Click Create Image

Your new image will be listed in the image list.
Wait for the status to turn as Active.
Now the image is ready for use to launch instance.