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=Before you start= | =Before you start= | ||
#'''Have a cloud project''' <br> '''You cannot access a cloud without first having a cloud project.''' If you don't already have a [[Managing_your_cloud_resources_with_OpenStack#Projects|cloud project]], see [[Cloud#Getting_a_Cloud_project|Getting a cloud project]]. Once a cloud project is associated with your account, you will receive a confirmation email which will have important details you will need to access your project and get started with the cloud. Make sure you have this confirmation email ready. | #'''Have a cloud project''' <br> '''You cannot access a cloud without first having a cloud project.''' If you don't already have a [[Managing_your_cloud_resources_with_OpenStack#Projects|cloud project]], see [[Cloud#Getting_a_Cloud_project|Getting a cloud project]]. Once a cloud project is associated with your account, you will receive a confirmation email which will have important details you will need to access your project and get started with the cloud. Make sure you have this confirmation email ready. | ||
#'''Have a compatible browser''' <br> The web interface for accessing your cloud project works well with both the [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ Firefox] and [https://www.google.com/chrome/ Chrome] web browsers. Other browsers may work also, however some have shown the error message <code>Danger: There was an error submitting the form. Please try again.</code> which suggests that your browser is not supported by our system. This error message was noticed with certain versions of the Safari web browser on Macs; upgrading Safari may help, but we recommend that you use [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ Firefox] or [https://www.google.com/chrome/ Chrome]. If you are still having issues, email [ | #'''Have a compatible browser''' <br> The web interface for accessing your cloud project works well with both the [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ Firefox] and [https://www.google.com/chrome/ Chrome] web browsers. Other browsers may work also, however some have shown the error message <code>Danger: There was an error submitting the form. Please try again.</code> which suggests that your browser is not supported by our system. This error message was noticed with certain versions of the Safari web browser on Macs; upgrading Safari may help, but we recommend that you use [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ Firefox] or [https://www.google.com/chrome/ Chrome]. If you are still having issues, email [[technical support]]. | ||
=Creating your first virtual machine= | =Creating your first virtual machine= | ||
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#'''Check your OpenStack dashboard''' <br> After logging in to the cloud interface (the platform is called ''OpenStack'') you will see a dashboard that shows an overview of all the resources available in your project. If you want to know more about navigating and understanding your OpenStack dashboard read the official [https://docs.openstack.org/horizon/latest/user/index.html OpenStack documentation]. | #'''Check your OpenStack dashboard''' <br> After logging in to the cloud interface (the platform is called ''OpenStack'') you will see a dashboard that shows an overview of all the resources available in your project. If you want to know more about navigating and understanding your OpenStack dashboard read the official [https://docs.openstack.org/horizon/latest/user/index.html OpenStack documentation]. | ||
Below there are instructions on starting a Windows VM or a Linux VM, depending on which tab you select. '''Remember this is the operating system for the virtual machine or 'instance' you are creating, not the operating system of the physical computer you are using to connect'''. It should be clear from your project pre-planning whether you will be using Linux or Windows for your VM operating system, but if you are unsure please email [ | Below there are instructions on starting a Windows VM or a Linux VM, depending on which tab you select. '''Remember this is the operating system for the virtual machine or 'instance' you are creating, not the operating system of the physical computer you are using to connect'''. It should be clear from your project pre-planning whether you will be using Linux or Windows for your VM operating system, but if you are unsure please email [[technical support]]. | ||
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* [[automating VM creation]] | * [[automating VM creation]] | ||
* [[backing up your VM]] | * [[backing up your VM]] | ||
* For questions about our cloud service | * For questions about our cloud service, email [[technical support]]. | ||
</tab> | </tab> | ||
<tab name="Windows"> | <tab name="Windows"> | ||
=Request access to a Windows image= | =Request access to a Windows image= | ||
To create a Windows VM in one of our clouds you must first request access to a Windows image by emailing [ | To create a Windows VM in one of our clouds you must first request access to a Windows image by emailing [[technical support]]. | ||
You will be provided access to a Windows Server 2012 Evaluation image and a username to use when connecting. The evaluation period is 180 days. It may be possible to apply a Windows license to a running VM created from this evaluation image, however we do not provide these licenses. | You will be provided access to a Windows Server 2012 Evaluation image and a username to use when connecting. The evaluation period is 180 days. It may be possible to apply a Windows license to a running VM created from this evaluation image, however we do not provide these licenses. | ||
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* [[automating VM creation]] | * [[automating VM creation]] | ||
* [[backing up your VM]] | * [[backing up your VM]] | ||
* For questions about our cloud service | * For questions about our cloud service, email [[technical support]]. | ||
</tab> | </tab> | ||
</tabs> | </tabs> | ||
[[Category:CC-Cloud]] | [[Category:CC-Cloud]] | ||