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+=======
+Octavia
+=======
+
+Install and configure Octavia.
+
+Sample pillars
+==============
+
+.. code-block:: yaml
+
+    octavia:
+      server:
+        enabled: true
+
+
+More information
+================
+
+Octavia developer documentation:
+
+    https://docs.openstack.org/developer/octavia
+
+Release notes:
+
+    https://docs.openstack.org/releasenotes/octavia
+
+
+Documentation and Bugs
+======================
+
+To learn how to install and update salt-formulas, consult the documentation
+available online at:
+
+    http://salt-formulas.readthedocs.io/
+
+In the unfortunate event that bugs are discovered, they should be reported to
+the appropriate issue tracker. Use GitHub issue tracker for specific salt
+formula:
+
+    https://github.com/salt-formulas/salt-formula-octavia/issues
+
+For feature requests, bug reports or blueprints affecting entire ecosystem,
+use Launchpad salt-formulas project:
+
+    https://launchpad.net/salt-formulas
+
+Developers wishing to work on the salt-formulas projects should always base
+their work on master branch and submit pull request against specific formula.
+
+You should also subscribe to mailing list (salt-formulas@freelists.org):
+
+    https://www.freelists.org/list/salt-formulas
+
+Any questions or feedback is always welcome so feel free to join our IRC
+channel:
+
+    #salt-formulas @ irc.freenode.net