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--- cloud:cli [2021/04/15 16:40] – chudler
+++ cloud:cli [2021/04/15 16:45] – chudler
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 Use the ''~/.config/openstack/clouds.yaml'' file to direct your client.
-Instead of taking risks and storing your University credentials in the file, use the [[ https://overcloud.cs.uchicago.edu | Web Interface ]] to create an Application Credential. Click the menu on the left side, Project→API Access. On the right side of the top of the page, click "Download Openstack RC File"→"Openstack clouds.yaml file".
+=== Generate New Credentials ===
-See the [[ cloud:recipe:coding | Python Examples Document ]] for detailed configuration recommendations.
+Instead of taking risks and storing your University credentials in the file, use the [[ https://overcloud.cs.uchicago.edu | Web Interface ]] to create an Application Credential. Click the menu on the left side, Identity→Application Credentials. On the right side of the top of the page, click "Create Application Credential". Complete the form and check the box for ''unrestricted access''. Save the ''clouds.yaml'' file in your configuration directory.
-=== Download Configuration File ===
+See the [[ cloud:recipe:coding | Python Examples Document ]] for detailed configuration recommendations.
-You can download a customized version of this data after you authenticate to the [[ https://overcloud.cs.uchicago.edu | Web Interface ]]. Click ''API Access'' from the menu and then the button ''Download Openstackrc File''). Make sure you read this file carefully in case you want to customize it. Your password is not included in the file by default.
+==Cloud Name==
 For convenience, export the cloud name to your environment. Otherwise, all commands must include the flag ''--os-cloud=openstack'':
 <code>
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 </code>
-take note and always use help for guidance <code>--help</code>
+always use help for guidance <code>--help</code>
 For example<code>openstack server create --help</code>