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==Log into the East or West cloud==


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Start by logging into a cloud where you have a [[OpenStack#Projects|project]] (see [[Cloud#Using_the_Cloud|using the cloud]] for a list of cloud URLs at which you can login).
[[File:OpenStack-Dashboard-Compute-Overview.png|400px|thumb| OpenStack Dashboard, Compute Overview (Click for larger image)]]
Depending on where your project is located, go to the [https://east.cloud.computecanada.ca/ East cloud] or the [https://west.cloud.computecanada.ca/ West cloud] and enter your Compute Canada (CCDB) credentials.


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Revision as of 20:18, 25 October 2018

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Parent page: Cloud

If you don't already have a cloud project see getting a cloud project.

Browser compatibility

The online web interface for OpenStack, the horizon dashboard, works well with both the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. Other browsers may work also, however some browsers have shown the error message Danger: There was an error submitting the form. Please try again. which suggests that your browser is not supported by OpenStack. This error message was noticed with certain versions of the Safari web browser on Macs, upgrading Safari may help. If you see this error messages please try one of the browsers mentioned before emailing cloud support.

Creating your first virtual machine

Start by logging into a cloud where you have a project (see using the cloud for a list of cloud URLs at which you can login).

When you log in, the OpenStack dashboard shows an overview of your resources.

To create a VM see instructions for creating a Linux or Windows VM.