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Floating IP Address

Floating IP Address for Network​

A Floating IP Address is a public IP that can be dynamically assigned to different virtual machines (VMs) within a cloud environment. In StackConsole, Floating IPs allow external access to cloud instances and enable flexible network configurations. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating, attaching, and releasing Floating IP Addresses in StackConsole.

Creating Floating IP Address​

  • From the left-hand menu, click on the Networks tab.
  • You will be redirected to the Networks page. Go to the Floating IP Addresses tab.

Floating IP Addresses Tab

  • To create a Floating IP Address, click the Create New button located on the right side of the networks page.

Acquire IP Address​

  • Select the project where the Floating IP will be created.
  • Choose the Network to associate with the Floating IP.
  • Click on Buy IP to allocate the Floating IP Address. The Floating IP will now be created and available for use.

Acquire IP Address

Manage Floating IP Address​

  • Once the Floating IP Address is created, you can manage it using the options available in the three-dot menu on the right-hand side of the Floating IP instance.

Manage Floating IP

Attaching a Floating IP to a VM

  • Click on the three dots next to the created Floating IP.
  • Select Attach VM from the options.
  • Choose the virtual machine to which you want to attach the Floating IP.
  • Click on Attach to confirm the selection. The Floating IP will be assigned to the VM.

Releasing a Floating IP

  • Click on the three dots next to the Floating IP.
  • Select Release Floating IP from the options.
  • Confirm the action to release the Floating IP back to the available pool.
  • Once released, the Floating IP will no longer be associated with any VM.

Conclusion​

By following this guide, you can easily create, attach, and manage Floating IP Addresses in StackConsole. Floating IPs provide flexibility in managing network configurations and ensuring external access to your cloud instances. For further assistance, refer to the StackConsole documentation or reach out to support.

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