Red Hat OpenStack Platform 17.1 Deployment Guide

This guide provides detailed recommendations for deploying the Red Hat OpenStack Platform at scale, specifically version 17.1. It outlines the hardware requirements and recommendations necessary for large deployments, which are defined as those with over 100 overcloud nodes. The document specifies optimal configurations for the undercloud and overcloud components, including controller nodes, compute nodes, and storage nodes. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to tested specifications to ensure system performance and reliability. The guide also includes best practices for deployment preparation, configuration, and tuning of the undercloud, aiming to help users achieve effective scaling and management of their Red Hat OpenStack environments. The document concludes with references to additional resources for Ceph storage nodes and deployment configurations. Each section is structured to address specific components and their requirements for a successful deployment.