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''Parent page: [[Cloud]]'' | ''Parent page: [[Cloud]]'' | ||
=Before you start= | =Before you start= | ||
#'''Have a cloud project''' <br> If you don't already have a | #'''Have a cloud project''' <br> '''You cannot access a cloud without first having a cloud project.''' If you don't already have a [[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 browsers 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 | #'''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 browsers 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 [mailto:cloud-support@computecanada.ca cloud support]. | ||
=Creating your first virtual machine= | =Creating your first virtual machine= | ||
Your cloud project will allow you to create a virtual machine(s) which is stored or hosted in the cloud, and that you can access from your personal computer using our web interface. | Your cloud project will allow you to create a virtual machine(s) which is stored or hosted in the cloud, and that you can access from your personal computer using our web interface. | ||
# '''Login to the | # '''Login to the cloud interface to access your project''' <br> The confirmation email you received will include a link to the cloud interface your project is associated with. Click on the link to open it in your default web browser. If your default web browser is not compatible, open a compatible web browser and copy and paste the link address into the browser. If you know the name of your associated cloud, but don't have the login URL see [[Cloud#Using_the_Cloud|using the cloud]] for the list of cloud interface URLs at which you can login. Use your Compute Canada username (not your email address) and password to login. | ||
#'''Checkout 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 check out the official [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.openstack.org/horizon/latest/user/index.html&sa=D&ust=1590163536427000&usg=AFQjCNGLQWBiQHOmlw0CEF5uTdGDnOKuLg OpenStack documentation]. | #'''Checkout 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 check out the official [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.openstack.org/horizon/latest/user/index.html&sa=D&ust=1590163536427000&usg=AFQjCNGLQWBiQHOmlw0CEF5uTdGDnOKuLg OpenStack documentation]. | ||