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MicroCloud documentation 2.1.3
MicroCloud documentation 2.1.3
  • MicroCloud
  • Tutorials
    • Get started with MicroCloud
    • Advanced tutorial
  • How-to guides
    • Install MicroCloud
    • Initialize MicroCloud
    • Access the UI
    • Deploy a MicroCloud test environment with Terraform
    • Configure Ceph networking
    • Configure OVN underlay
    • Add a service
    • Manage cluster members
      • Add a cluster member
      • Remove a cluster member
      • Shut down a cluster member
    • Recover MicroCloud
    • Update and upgrade
    • Manage the snaps
    • Get support
    • Contribute to MicroCloud
  • Reference
    • Common CLI commands
    • MicroCloud requirements
    • Releases and snaps
    • Release notes
      • MicroCloud 3.2
      • MicroCloud 3.1
      • MicroCloud 2.1.3 LTS
      • MicroCloud 2.1.2 LTS
      • MicroCloud 2.1.1 LTS
      • MicroCloud 2.1.0 LTS
  • Explanation
    • About MicroCloud
    • MicroCloud’s networking approach
    • Local versus distributed storage
    • Initialization process
    • Security
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Explanation¶

The explanatory guides in this section help you understand how MicroCloud fits together with LXD, Ceph, and OVN. Use these guides to learn about MicroCloud’s approach to clustering, networking, storage, security, and more.

  • About MicroCloud
  • MicroCloud’s networking approach
  • Local versus distributed storage
  • Initialization process
  • Security
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