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= Using the Cloud =
= Using the Cloud =
* Get an account
* Getting an account and an allocation:
*# If you do not have a Compute Canada account, create one with [https://www.computecanada.ca/research-portal/account-management/apply-for-an-account/ these instructions].  
** If you do not have a Compute Canada account, create one with [https://www.computecanada.ca/research-portal/account-management/apply-for-an-account/ these instructions].  
*# Create your cloud account [https://www.computecanada.ca/create-a-cloud-account/ here].
** If you or your sponsor do not have a cloud resource allocation (see [https://www.computecanada.ca/research-portal/accessing-resources/resource-allocation-competitions/ RAC]), use our [[Cloud_RAS_Allocations|Rapid Access Service]].
* To create your first VM, read the [[Cloud Quick Start|cloud quick start]] guide.
** If you or your sponsor have a cloud RAC, create your cloud account [https://www.computecanada.ca/create-a-cloud-account/ here].
* Learn how to use the [[Linux_introduction|Linux]] command line.
*Using the cloud:
* Consider [[Security_considerations_when_running_a_VM|security]] issues.
** To create your first VM, read the [[Cloud Quick Start|cloud quick start]] guide.
* Learn more about [[OpenStack]].
** Learn how to use the [[Linux_introduction|Linux]] command line.
* [[Configuring a data or web server|Configure a data or web server]].
** Consider [[Security_considerations_when_running_a_VM|security]] issues.
* Find out about the [[OpenStack VM Setups|available pre-made cloud configurations]].
** Learn more about [[OpenStack]].
* [[Backing_up_your_VM|Back up your VMs]].
** [[Configuring a data or web server|Configure a data or web server]].
* [[Automating_VM_creation|Automatically create your VMs]].
** Find out about the [[OpenStack VM Setups|available pre-made cloud configurations]].
* Some [[VM Best Practices|best practices]].
** [[Backing_up_your_VM|Back up your VMs]].
** [[Automating_VM_creation|Automatically create your VMs]].
** Some [[VM Best Practices|best practices]].


= Cloud systems =
= Cloud systems =
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