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-rw-r--r--docs/testing/user/configguide/configguide.rst349
-rw-r--r--docs/testing/user/configguide/index.rst167
-rw-r--r--docs/testing/user/configguide/prerequisites.rst104
4 files changed, 397 insertions, 273 deletions
diff --git a/docs/testing/user/configguide/ci.rst b/docs/testing/user/configguide/ci.rst
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..384bc34e5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/testing/user/configguide/ci.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+Integration in CI
+=================
+In CI we use the Docker image and execute the appropriate commands within the
+container from Jenkins.
+
+Docker creation in set-functest-env builder `[3]`_::
+
+ envs="-e INSTALLER_TYPE=${INSTALLER_TYPE} -e INSTALLER_IP=${INSTALLER_IP} -e NODE_NAME=${NODE_NAME}"
+ [...]
+ docker pull opnfv/functest:$DOCKER_TAG >/dev/null
+ cmd="sudo docker run -id ${envs} ${volumes} ${custom_params} ${TESTCASE_OPTIONS} opnfv/functest:${DOCKER_TAG} /bin/bash"
+ echo "Functest: Running docker run command: ${cmd}"
+ ${cmd} >${redirect}
+ sleep 5
+ container_id=$(docker ps | grep "opnfv/functest:${DOCKER_TAG}" | awk '{print $1}' | head -1)
+ echo "Container ID=${container_id}"
+ if [ -z ${container_id} ]; then
+ echo "Cannot find opnfv/functest container ID ${container_id}. Please check if it is existing."
+ docker ps -a
+ exit 1
+ fi
+ echo "Starting the container: docker start ${container_id}"
+ docker start ${container_id}
+ sleep 5
+ docker ps >${redirect}
+ if [ $(docker ps | grep "opnfv/functest:${DOCKER_TAG}" | wc -l) == 0 ]; then
+ echo "The container opnfv/functest with ID=${container_id} has not been properly started. Exiting..."
+ exit 1
+ fi
+
+ cmd="python ${FUNCTEST_REPO_DIR}/functest/ci/prepare_env.py start"
+ echo "Executing command inside the docker: ${cmd}"
+ docker exec ${container_id} ${cmd}
+
+
+Test execution in functest-all builder `[3]`_::
+
+ branch=${GIT_BRANCH##*/}
+ echo "Functest: run $FUNCTEST_SUITE_NAME on branch ${branch}"
+ cmd="functest testcase run $FUNCTEST_SUITE_NAME"
+ fi
+ container_id=$(docker ps -a | grep opnfv/functest | awk '{print $1}' | head -1)
+ docker exec $container_id $cmd
+ ret_value=$?
+ exit $ret_value
+
+Docker clean in functest-cleanup builder `[3]`_ calling docker rm and docker rmi
+
+
+.. _`[3]`: https://git.opnfv.org/releng/tree/jjb/functest/functest-daily-jobs.yml
diff --git a/docs/testing/user/configguide/configguide.rst b/docs/testing/user/configguide/configguide.rst
index 750fa9b4e..716c8a135 100644
--- a/docs/testing/user/configguide/configguide.rst
+++ b/docs/testing/user/configguide/configguide.rst
@@ -1,11 +1,16 @@
.. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
.. SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-4.0
+Installation and configuration (Ubuntu)
+=======================================
+
+The historical docker file is based on Ubuntu. It has been maintained for
+Euphrates.
Pulling the Docker image
------------------------
Pull the Functest Docker image ('opnfv/functest') from the public
-dockerhub registry under the OPNFV account: [dockerhub_], with the
+dockerhub registry under the OPNFV account: [̀`dockerhub`_], with the
following docker command::
docker pull opnfv/functest:<TagIdentifier>
@@ -40,6 +45,9 @@ used with non-OPNFV official installers (e.g. 'devstack'), with the
**disclaimer** that support for such environments is outside of the
scope and responsibility of the OPNFV project.
+Please note that alpine dockers have been introduced in Euphrates. See alpine
+section for details.
+
Accessing the Openstack credentials
-----------------------------------
OpenStack credentials are mandatory and must be provided to Functest.
@@ -185,8 +193,11 @@ when performing manual test scenarios::
text can be sent to the test results file / log files
and also to the standard console output.
+Installer Tips
+--------------
+
Apex Installer Tips
--------------------
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Some specific tips are useful for the Apex Installer case. If not using
Apex Installer; ignore this section.
@@ -232,7 +243,7 @@ illustration purposes::
opnfv/functest /bin/bash
Compass installer local development env usage Tips
---------------------------------------------------
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
In the compass-functest local test case check and development environment,
in order to get openstack service inside the functest container, some
parameters should be configured during container creation, which are
@@ -254,15 +265,22 @@ Tag omitted means the latest docker image::
To make a file used for the environment, such as 'functest-docker-env'::
- OS_AUTH_URL=http://172.16.1.222:35357/v2.0
+ CINDER_ENDPOINT_TYPE=publicURL
+ NOVA_ENDPOINT_TYPE=publicURL
+ OS_ENDPOINT_TYPE=publicURL
+ OS_INTERFACE=publicURL
OS_USERNAME=admin
- OS_PASSWORD=console
- OS_TENANT_NAME=admin
- OS_VOLUME_API_VERSION=2
+ OS_PASSWORD='990232e0885da343ac805523322d'
OS_PROJECT_NAME=admin
- INSTALLER_TYPE=compass
- INSTALLER_IP=192.168.200.2
- EXTERNAL_NETWORK=ext-net
+ OS_TENANT_NAME=admin
+ OS_AUTH_URL=https://192.16.1.222:5000/v3
+ OS_NO_CACHE=1
+ OS_USER_DOMAIN_NAME=Default
+ OS_PROJECT_DOMAIN_NAME=Default
+ OS_REGION_NAME=RegionOne
+ OS_IDENTITY_API_VERSION=3
+ OS_AUTH_VERSION=3
+
Note: please adjust the content according to the environment, such as
'TENANT_ID' maybe used for some special cases.
@@ -294,29 +312,21 @@ Inside the Functest docker container, the following directory structure
should now be in place::
`-- home
- `-- opnfv
- |-- functest
- | |-- conf
- | |-- data
- | `-- results
- `-- repos
- |-- bgpvpn
- |-- doctor
- |-- domino
- |-- functest
- |-- odl_test
- |-- onos
- |-- parser
- |-- promise
- |-- rally
- |-- refstack-client
- |-- releng
- |-- sdnvpn
- |-- securityscanning
- |-- sfc
- |-- tempest
- |-- vims_test
- `-- vnfs
+ | `-- opnfv
+ | |-- functest
+ | | |-- conf
+ | | |-- data
+ | | |-- images
+ | | `-- results
+ | `-- repos
+ | |-- onos
+ | |-- doctor
+ | `-- vnfs
+ -- src
+ |-- tempest
+ |-- vims-test
+ |-- odl_test
+ `-- fds
Underneath the '/home/opnfv/' directory, the Functest docker container
includes two main directories:
@@ -333,83 +343,132 @@ includes two main directories:
The structure under the **functest** repository can be described as
follows::
- . |-- INFO
- |-- LICENSE
- |-- requirements.txt
- |-- run_unit_tests.sh
- |-- setup.py
- |-- test-requirements.txt
- |-- commons
- | |-- ims
- | |-- mobile
- | `--traffic-profile-guidelines.rst
- |-- docker
- | |-- Dockerfile
- | |-- config_install_env.sh
- | `-- docker_remote_api
- |-- docs
- | |-- com
- | |-- configguide
- | |-- devguide
- | |-- images
- | |-- internship
- | |-- release-notes
- | |-- results
- | `--userguide
- |-- functest
- |-- __init__.py
- |-- ci
- | |-- __init__.py
- | |-- check_deployment.py
- | |-- config_functest.yaml
- | |-- config_patch.yaml
- | |-- generate_report.py
- | |-- prepare_env.py
- | |-- run_tests.py
- | |-- testcases.yaml
- | |-- tier_builder.py
- | `-- tier_handler.py
- |-- cli
- | |-- __init__.py
- | |-- cli_base.py
- | |-- commands
- | |-- functest-complete.sh
- | `-- setup.py
- |-- core
- | |-- __init__.py
- | |-- feature.py
- | |-- pytest_suite_runner.py
- | |-- testcase.py
- | |-- vnf_base.py
- |-- opnfv_tests
- | |-- __init__.py
- | |-- features
- | |-- mano
- | |-- openstack
- | |-- sdn
- | |-- security_scan
- | `-- vnf
- |-- tests
- | |-- __init__.py
- | `-- unit
- `-- utils
- |-- __init__.py
- |-- config.py
- |-- constants.py
- |-- env.py
- |-- functest_logger.py
- |-- functest_utils.py
- |-- openstack
- |-- openstack_clean.py
- |-- openstack_snapshot.py
- |-- openstack_tacker.py
- `-- openstack_utils.py
-
-
- (Note: All *.pyc files removed from above list for brevity...)
-
-We may distinguish several directories, the first level has 4 directories:
-
+ |-- INFO
+ |-- LICENSE
+ |-- api
+ | `-- apidoc
+ |-- build.sh
+ |-- commons
+ | |-- docker
+ | |-- Dockerfile
+ | |-- Dockerfile.aarch64.patch
+ | |-- components
+ | |-- config_install_env.sh
+ | |-- core
+ | |-- docker_remote_api
+ | |-- features
+ | |-- healthcheck
+ | |-- smoke
+ | |-- vnf
+ | `-- thirdparty-requirements.txt
+ |-- docs
+ | |-- com
+ | |-- images
+ | |-- release
+ | | `-- release-notes
+ | |-- results
+ | | testing
+ | | |-- developer
+ | | `-- user
+ | | |-- configguide
+ | | `-- userguide
+ `-- functest
+ |-- api
+ | |-- base.py
+ | |-- server.py
+ | |-- urls.py
+ | |-- common
+ | | |-- api_utils.py
+ | | `-- error.py
+ | `-- resources
+ | `-- v1
+ | |-- creds.py
+ | |-- envs.py
+ | |-- testcases.py
+ | `-- tiers.py
+ |-- ci
+ │   |-- check_deployment.py
+ │   |-- config_aarch64_patch.yaml
+ │   |-- config_functest.yaml
+ │   |-- config_patch.yaml
+ │   |-- download_images.sh
+ │   |-- installer_params.yaml
+ │   |-- logging.ini
+ │   |-- prepare_env.py
+ │   |-- rally_aarch64_patch.conf
+ │   |-- run_tests.py
+ │   |-- testcases.yaml
+ │   |-- tier_builder.py
+ │   `-- tier_handler.py
+ |-- cli
+ │   |-- cli_base.py
+ │   |-- commands
+ │   │   |-- cli_env.py
+ │   │   |-- cli_os.py
+ │   │   |-- cli_testcase.py
+ │   │   `-- cli_tier.py
+ │   |-- functest-complete.sh
+ |-- core
+ │   |-- feature.py
+ │   |-- testcase.py
+ │   |-- unit.py
+ │   `-- vnf.py
+ |-- energy
+ │   |-- energy.py
+ │   `-- energy.pyc
+ |-- opnfv_tests
+ │   |-- mano
+ │   │   |-- orchestra.py
+ │   |-- openstack
+ │   │   |-- rally
+ │   │   |-- refstack_client
+ │   │   |-- snaps
+ │   │   |-- tempest
+ │   │   `-- vping
+ │   |-- sdn
+ │   │   |-- odl
+ │   │   `-- onos
+ │   `-- vnf
+ │   |-- aaa
+ │   |-- ims
+ │   `-- router
+ |-- tests
+ │   `-- unit
+ │   |-- ci
+ │   |-- cli
+ │   |-- core
+ │   |-- energy
+ │   |-- features
+ │   |-- odl
+ │   |-- openstack
+ │   |-- opnfv_tests
+ │   |-- test_utils.py
+ │   |-- utils
+ │   `-- vnf
+ |-- utils
+ | |-- config.py
+ | |-- constants.py
+ | |-- decorators.py
+ | |-- env.py
+ | |-- functest_utils.py
+ | |-- functest_vacation.py
+ | |-- openstack_clean.py
+ | |-- openstack_snapshot.py
+ | |-- openstack_tacker.py
+ | `-- openstack_utils.py
+ |-- requirements.txt
+ |-- setup.cfg
+ |-- setup.py
+ |-- test-requirements.txt
+ |-- tox.ini
+ |-- upper-constraints.txt
+
+ (Note: All *.pyc files removed from above list for brevity...)
+
+We may distinguish several directories, the first level has 5 directories:
+
+* **api**: This directory is dedicated for the internal Functest API and the API
+ (framework) documentations.
* **commons**: This directory is dedicated for storage of traffic
profile or any other test inputs that could be reused by any test
project.
@@ -479,7 +538,7 @@ destroy it::
docker rm -f <CONTAINER_ID>
-Check the Docker documentation dockerdocs_ for more information.
+Check the Docker documentation [`dockerdocs`_] for more information.
Preparing the Functest environment
----------------------------------
@@ -489,7 +548,7 @@ CLI utility is available to perform the needed environment preparation
action. Once the environment is prepared, the **functest** CLI utility
can be used to run different functional tests. The usage of the
**functest** CLI utility to run tests is described further in the
-Functest User Guide `OPNFV_FuncTestUserGuide`_
+`Functest User Guide`_
Prior to commencing the Functest environment preparation, we can check
the initial status of the environment. Issue the **functest env status**
@@ -781,9 +840,63 @@ and install the **docker-engine**. The instructions conclude with a
"test pull" of a sample "Hello World" docker container. This should now
work with the above pre-requisite actions.
-.. _dockerdocs: https://docs.docker.com/
-.. _dockerhub: https://hub.docker.com/r/opnfv/functest/
-.. _Proxy: https://docs.docker.com/engine/admin/systemd/#http-proxy
-.. _FunctestDockerTags: https://hub.docker.com/r/opnfv/functest/tags/
-.. _InstallDockerCentOS: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/centos/
-.. _OPNFV_FuncTestUserGuide: http://artifacts.opnfv.org/functest/docs/userguide/index.html
+
+Installation and Configuration (Alpine)
+=======================================
+
+Introduction to Alpine
+----------------------
+Alpine container have been introduced in Euphrates and released as experimental.
+Alpine allows Functest testing in several very light container and thanks to
+the refactoring on dependency management shoudl allow the creation of light and
+fully customized docker files
+
+Functest Alpine
+---------------
+Docker files are available on the the dockerhub:
+
+ * opnfv/functest-core
+ * opnfv/functest-healthcheck
+ * opnfv/functest-smoke
+ * opnfv/functest-features
+ * opnfv/functest-components
+ * opnfv/functest-vnf
+
+
+Preparing your environment
+--------------------------
+
+cat env::
+
+ INSTALLER_TYPE=XXX
+ INSTALLER_IP=XXX
+ EXTERNAL_NETWORK=XXX
+
+cat openstack.creds::
+
+ export OS_AUTH_URL=XXX
+ export OS_USER_DOMAIN_NAME=XXX
+ export OS_PROJECT_DOMAIN_NAME=XXX
+ export OS_USERNAME=XXX
+ export OS_TENANT_NAME=XXX
+ export OS_PROJECT_NAME=XXX
+ export OS_PASSWORD=XXX
+ export OS_VOLUME_API_VERSION=XXX
+ export OS_IDENTITY_API_VERSION=XXX
+ export OS_IMAGE_API_VERSION=XXX
+
+md5sum images/*md5sum images/*::
+
+ c03e55c22b6fb2127e7de391b488d8d6 `images/CentOS-7-x86_64-GenericCloud.qcow2`_
+ f8ab98ff5e73ebab884d80c9dc9c7290 `images/cirros-0.3.5-x86_64-disk.img`_
+ 845c9b0221469f9e0f4d7ea0039ab5f2 `images/ubuntu-14.04-server-cloudimg-amd64-disk1.img`_
+
+.. _`dockerdocs`: https://docs.docker.com/
+.. _`dockerhub`: https://hub.docker.com/r/opnfv/functest/
+.. _`Proxy`: https://docs.docker.com/engine/admin/systemd/#http-proxy
+.. _`FunctestDockerTags`: https://hub.docker.com/r/opnfv/functest/tags/
+.. _`InstallDockerCentOS`: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/centos/
+.. _`Functest User Guide`: http://docs.opnfv.org/en/stable-danube/submodules/functest/docs/testing/user/userguide/index.html
+:: _`images/CentOS-7-x86_64-GenericCloud.qcow2` http://download.cirros-cloud.net/0.3.5/cirros-0.3.5-x86_64-disk.img
+:: _`images/cirros-0.3.5-x86_64-disk.img` https://cloud-images.ubuntu.com/releases/14.04/release/ubuntu-14.04-server-cloudimg-amd64-disk1.img
+:: _`images/ubuntu-14.04-server-cloudimg-amd64-disk1.img` https://cloud.centos.org/centos/7/images/CentOS-7-x86_64-GenericCloud.qcow2
diff --git a/docs/testing/user/configguide/index.rst b/docs/testing/user/configguide/index.rst
index 737f0ba7c..69c41660a 100644
--- a/docs/testing/user/configguide/index.rst
+++ b/docs/testing/user/configguide/index.rst
@@ -113,170 +113,23 @@ upstream communities.
The functional test cases are described in the Functest User Guide `[2]`_
-
-Prerequisites
-=============
-The OPNFV deployment is out of the scope of this document but it can be
-found in http://docs.opnfv.org.
-The OPNFV platform is considered as the SUT in this document.
-
-Several prerequisites are needed for Functest:
-
- #. A Jumphost to run Functest on
- #. A Docker daemon shall be installed on the Jumphost
- #. A public/external network created on the SUT
- #. An admin/management network created on the SUT
- #. Connectivity from the Jumphost to the SUT public/external network
- #. Connectivity from the Jumphost to the SUT admin/management network
-
-WARNING: Connectivity from Jumphost is essential and it is of paramount
-importance to make sure it is working before even considering to install
-and run Functest. Make also sure you understand how your networking is
-designed to work.
-
-NOTE: **Jumphost** refers to any server which meets the previous
-requirements. Normally it is the same server from where the OPNFV
-deployment has been triggered previously.
-
-NOTE: If your Jumphost is operating behind a company http proxy and/or
-firewall, please consult first the section `Proxy Support`_, towards
-the end of this document. The section details some tips/tricks which
-*may* be of help in a proxified environment.
-
-Docker installation
--------------------
-Docker installation and configuration is only needed to be done once
-through the life cycle of Jumphost.
-
-If your Jumphost is based on Ubuntu, SUSE, RHEL or CentOS linux, please
-consult the references below for more detailed instructions. The
-commands below are offered as a short reference.
-
-*Tip:* For running docker containers behind the proxy, you need first
-some extra configuration which is described in section
-`Docker Installation on CentOS behind http proxy`_. You should follow
-that section before installing the docker engine.
-
-Docker installation needs to be done as root user. You may use other
-userid's to create and run the actual containers later if so desired.
-Log on to your Jumphost as root user and install the Docker Engine
-(e.g. for CentOS family)::
-
- curl -sSL https://get.docker.com/ | sh
- systemctl start docker
-
- *Tip:* If you are working through proxy, please set the https_proxy
- environment variable first before executing the curl command.
-
-Add your user to docker group to be able to run commands without sudo::
-
- sudo usermod -aG docker <your_user>
-
-A reconnection is needed. There are 2 ways for this:
- #. Re-login to your account
- #. su - <username>
-
-References - Installing Docker Engine on different Linux Operating Systems:
- * Ubuntu_
- * RHEL_
- * CentOS_
- * SUSE_
-
-.. _Ubuntu: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/ubuntulinux/
-.. _RHEL: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/rhel/
-.. _CentOS: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/centos/
-.. _SUSE: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/suse/
-
-Public/External network on SUT
-------------------------------
-Some of the tests against the VIM (Virtual Infrastructure Manager) need
-connectivity through an existing public/external network in order to
-succeed. This is needed, for example, to create floating IPs to access
-VM instances through the public/external network (i.e. from the Docker
-container).
-
-By default, the four OPNFV installers provide a fresh installation with
-a public/external network created along with a router. Make sure that
-the public/external subnet is reachable from the Jumphost.
-
-*Hint:* For the given OPNFV Installer in use, the IP sub-net address
-used for the public/external network is usually a planning item and
-should thus be known. Consult the OPNFV Configuration guide `[4]`_, and
-ensure you can reach each node in the SUT, from the Jumphost using the
-'ping' command using the respective IP address on the public/external
-network for each node in the SUT. The details of how to determine the
-needed IP addresses for each node in the SUT may vary according to the
-used installer and are therefore ommitted here.
-
-Connectivity to Admin/Management network on SUT
------------------------------------------------
-Some of the Functest tools need to have access to the OpenStack
-admin/management network of the controllers `[1]`_.
-
-For this reason, check the connectivity from the Jumphost to all the
-controllers in cluster in the OpenStack admin/management network range.
-
-Installation and configuration
-==============================
+.. include:: ./prerequisites.rst
.. include:: ./configguide.rst
-Integration in CI
-=================
-In CI we use the Docker image and execute the appropriate commands within the
-container from Jenkins.
-
-Docker creation in set-functest-env builder `[3]`_::
-
- envs="-e INSTALLER_TYPE=${INSTALLER_TYPE} -e INSTALLER_IP=${INSTALLER_IP} -e NODE_NAME=${NODE_NAME}"
- [...]
- docker pull opnfv/functest:$DOCKER_TAG >/dev/null
- cmd="sudo docker run -id ${envs} ${volumes} ${custom_params} ${TESTCASE_OPTIONS} opnfv/functest:${DOCKER_TAG} /bin/bash"
- echo "Functest: Running docker run command: ${cmd}"
- ${cmd} >${redirect}
- sleep 5
- container_id=$(docker ps | grep "opnfv/functest:${DOCKER_TAG}" | awk '{print $1}' | head -1)
- echo "Container ID=${container_id}"
- if [ -z ${container_id} ]; then
- echo "Cannot find opnfv/functest container ID ${container_id}. Please check if it is existing."
- docker ps -a
- exit 1
- fi
- echo "Starting the container: docker start ${container_id}"
- docker start ${container_id}
- sleep 5
- docker ps >${redirect}
- if [ $(docker ps | grep "opnfv/functest:${DOCKER_TAG}" | wc -l) == 0 ]; then
- echo "The container opnfv/functest with ID=${container_id} has not been properly started. Exiting..."
- exit 1
- fi
-
- cmd="python ${FUNCTEST_REPO_DIR}/functest/ci/prepare_env.py start"
- echo "Executing command inside the docker: ${cmd}"
- docker exec ${container_id} ${cmd}
-
+.. include:: ./ci.rst
-Test execution in functest-all builder `[3]`_::
- branch=${GIT_BRANCH##*/}
- echo "Functest: run $FUNCTEST_SUITE_NAME on branch ${branch}"
- cmd="functest testcase run $FUNCTEST_SUITE_NAME"
- fi
- container_id=$(docker ps -a | grep opnfv/functest | awk '{print $1}' | head -1)
- docker exec $container_id $cmd
- ret_value=$?
- exit $ret_value
+References
+==========
-Docker clean in functest-cleanup builder `[3]`_ calling docker rm and docker rmi
+`[1]`_ : Keystone and public end point constraint
+`[2]`_ : Functest User guide
-References
-==========
-.. _`[1]`: https://ask.openstack.org/en/question/68144/keystone-unable-to-use-the-public-endpoint/
-.. _`[2]`: http://artifacts.opnfv.org/functest/docs/userguide/index.html
-.. _`[3]`: https://git.opnfv.org/cgit/releng/tree/jjb/functest/functest-ci-jobs.yml
-.. _`[4]`: http://artifacts.opnfv.org/functest/danube/docs/configguide/index.html
+`[3]`_ : Functest Jenkins jobs
+`[4]`_ : Functest Configuration guide
`OPNFV main site`_
@@ -284,5 +137,9 @@ References
IRC support channel: #opnfv-functest
+.. _`[1]`: https://ask.openstack.org/en/question/68144/keystone-unable-to-use-the-public-endpoint/
+.. _`[2]`: http://docs.opnfv.org/en/stable-danube/submodules/functest/docs/testing/user/userguide/index.html
+.. _`[3]`: https://git.opnfv.org/cgit/releng/tree/jjb/functest/functest-ci-jobs.yml
+.. _`[4]`: http://docs.opnfv.org/en/stable-danube/submodules/functest/docs/testing/user/configguide/index.html
.. _`OPNFV main site`: http://www.opnfv.org
.. _`Functest page`: https://wiki.opnfv.org/functest
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+Prerequisites
+=============
+The OPNFV deployment is out of the scope of this document but it can be
+found in http://docs.opnfv.org.
+The OPNFV platform is considered as the SUT in this document.
+
+Several prerequisites are needed for Functest:
+
+ #. A Jumphost to run Functest on
+ #. A Docker daemon shall be installed on the Jumphost
+ #. A public/external network created on the SUT
+ #. An admin/management network created on the SUT
+ #. Connectivity from the Jumphost to the SUT public/external network
+ #. Connectivity from the Jumphost to the SUT admin/management network
+
+WARNING: Connectivity from Jumphost is essential and it is of paramount
+importance to make sure it is working before even considering to install
+and run Functest. Make also sure you understand how your networking is
+designed to work.
+
+NOTE: **Jumphost** refers to any server which meets the previous
+requirements. Normally it is the same server from where the OPNFV
+deployment has been triggered previously.
+
+NOTE: If your Jumphost is operating behind a company http proxy and/or
+firewall, please consult first the section `Proxy Support`_, towards
+the end of this document. The section details some tips/tricks which
+*may* be of help in a proxified environment.
+
+Docker installation
+-------------------
+Docker installation and configuration is only needed to be done once
+through the life cycle of Jumphost.
+
+If your Jumphost is based on Ubuntu, SUSE, RHEL or CentOS linux, please
+consult the references below for more detailed instructions. The
+commands below are offered as a short reference.
+
+*Tip:* For running docker containers behind the proxy, you need first
+some extra configuration which is described in section
+`Docker Installation on CentOS behind http proxy`_. You should follow
+that section before installing the docker engine.
+
+Docker installation needs to be done as root user. You may use other
+userid's to create and run the actual containers later if so desired.
+Log on to your Jumphost as root user and install the Docker Engine
+(e.g. for CentOS family)::
+
+ curl -sSL https://get.docker.com/ | sh
+ systemctl start docker
+
+ *Tip:* If you are working through proxy, please set the https_proxy
+ environment variable first before executing the curl command.
+
+Add your user to docker group to be able to run commands without sudo::
+
+ sudo usermod -aG docker <your_user>
+
+A reconnection is needed. There are 2 ways for this:
+ #. Re-login to your account
+ #. su - <username>
+
+References - Installing Docker Engine on different Linux Operating Systems:
+ * Ubuntu_
+ * RHEL_
+ * CentOS_
+ * SUSE_
+
+.. _Ubuntu: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/ubuntulinux/
+.. _RHEL: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/rhel/
+.. _CentOS: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/centos/
+.. _SUSE: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/linux/suse/
+
+Public/External network on SUT
+------------------------------
+Some of the tests against the VIM (Virtual Infrastructure Manager) need
+connectivity through an existing public/external network in order to
+succeed. This is needed, for example, to create floating IPs to access
+VM instances through the public/external network (i.e. from the Docker
+container).
+
+By default, the four OPNFV installers provide a fresh installation with
+a public/external network created along with a router. Make sure that
+the public/external subnet is reachable from the Jumphost.
+
+*Hint:* For the given OPNFV Installer in use, the IP sub-net address
+used for the public/external network is usually a planning item and
+should thus be known. Consult the OPNFV Configuration guide `[4]`_, and
+ensure you can reach each node in the SUT, from the Jumphost using the
+'ping' command using the respective IP address on the public/external
+network for each node in the SUT. The details of how to determine the
+needed IP addresses for each node in the SUT may vary according to the
+used installer and are therefore ommitted here.
+
+Connectivity to Admin/Management network on SUT
+-----------------------------------------------
+Some of the Functest tools need to have access to the OpenStack
+admin/management network of the controllers `[1]`_.
+
+For this reason, check the connectivity from the Jumphost to all the
+controllers in cluster in the OpenStack admin/management network range.
+
+.. _`[1]`: https://ask.openstack.org/en/question/68144/keystone-unable-to-use-the-public-endpoint/
+.. _`[4]`: http://artifacts.opnfv.org/functest/danube/docs/configguide/index.html