Neutron (OpenStack Networking)

Neutron is a component of OpenStack that manages the networking aspects of cloud environments. It enables virtual machines and other resources to communicate securely and efficiently by automatically creating and managing network connections, IP addresses, and security policies. Think of it as a universal switchboard that connects different virtual devices within a cloud, ensuring they can send and receive data while maintaining isolation and security. Neutron provides flexible networking options such as creating private networks, routers, and firewalls, making cloud infrastructure adaptable to diverse application needs.