python-nova 2012.1-0ubuntu2 / usr / share / pyshared / nova / virt / vif.py

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"""VIF module common to all virt layers."""


class VIFDriver(object):
    """Abstract class that defines generic interfaces for all VIF drivers."""
    def __init__(self, **kwargs):
        # NOTE(jkoelker) __init__ is here so subclasses *could* take
        #                advantage of any kwargs should they need to
        pass

    def plug(self, instance, network, mapping, **kwargs):
        """Plug VIF into network."""
        raise NotImplementedError()

    def unplug(self, instance, network, mapping, **kwargs):
        """Unplug VIF from network."""
        raise NotImplementedError()