Nova API Resource Management Documentation

Welcome to the Resource Management section of the Nova API reference! This guide explains how to manage compute resources using Nova's API endpoints.

Key Resources

Here are the primary resources related to resource management:

• Servers 🧱
  Manage virtual machines via the /v1/{tenant_id}/servers endpoint.
  Learn more →

• Flavors 🍽️
  Define server configurations using the /v1/{tenant_id}/flavors endpoint.
  Explore flavors →

• Keypairs 🔑
  Handle SSH key pairs through the /v1/{tenant_id}/keypairs endpoint.
  View keypair details →

API Operations

Common operations include:

• Create Server
  POST /v1/{tenant_id}/servers
  Parameters: name, flavorRef, imageRef, etc.

• List Servers
  GET /v1/{tenant_id}/servers
  Filters: status, availability_zone, etc.

• Delete Server
  DELETE /v1/{tenant_id}/servers/{server_id}
  Requires admin privileges.

Visual Overview

*Understanding Nova's resource management architecture*

Best Practices

• Always use HTTPS for secure communication.
• Monitor resource usage with the /v1/{tenant_id}/resources endpoint.
• Check security guidelines →

Let me know if you need further details! 📚