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#*''Count:'' This indicates the number of virtual machines to create. Unless you have specifically planned for multiple machines leave this set at 1.[[File:Source tab.png|500px|thumb]]<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | #*''Count:'' This indicates the number of virtual machines to create. Unless you have specifically planned for multiple machines leave this set at 1.[[File:Source tab.png|500px|thumb]]<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | ||
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#*''Select Boot Source:'' Because it's your first VM, select ''Image'' as the boot source. For information about other options see [[ | #*''Select Boot Source:'' Because it's your first VM, select ''Image'' as the boot source. For information about other options see [[Working_with_volumes#Booting_from_a_volume|Booting from a volume]]. | ||
#*''Create New Volume:'' Click ''Yes''; your VM's data will be stored in the cloud volume (or persistent storage). For more information on volume usage and management see [[ | #*''Create New Volume:'' Click ''Yes''; your VM's data will be stored in the cloud volume (or persistent storage). For more information on volume usage and management see [[Working_with_volumes|Working with volumes]]. | ||
#*:''Volume Size (GB):'' If you have a pre-planned volume size use that, otherwise 30 GB is reasonable for the operating system and some modest data needs. For more information on volume usage and management see [[ | #*:''Volume Size (GB):'' If you have a pre-planned volume size use that, otherwise 30 GB is reasonable for the operating system and some modest data needs. For more information on volume usage and management see [[Working_with_volumes|Working with volumes]]. | ||
#*:''Delete Volume on Instance Delete:'' Click on ''No'' to help prevent your volume from being deleted accidentally; however, if you are confident you always want your volume deleted when your instance is deleted, click on ''Yes''. | #*:''Delete Volume on Instance Delete:'' Click on ''No'' to help prevent your volume from being deleted accidentally; however, if you are confident you always want your volume deleted when your instance is deleted, click on ''Yes''. | ||
#*''Allocated'' and ''Available'' lists: The list at the bottom of the window shows the available images your VM can boot. For a beginner on Linux we recommend the most recent '''Ubuntu''' image, but if you prefer you can choose any one of the other Linux operating systems. To select an image click on the upwards pointing arrow on the far right of the row containing your desired image. That row should now show up in the ''Allocated'' list above. '''It is important for later to remember which image you chose''' (ex. Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.).[[File:Flavor tab.png|500px|thumb]] <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | #*''Allocated'' and ''Available'' lists: The list at the bottom of the window shows the available images your VM can boot. For a beginner on Linux we recommend the most recent '''Ubuntu''' image, but if you prefer you can choose any one of the other Linux operating systems. To select an image click on the upwards pointing arrow on the far right of the row containing your desired image. That row should now show up in the ''Allocated'' list above. '''It is important for later to remember which image you chose''' (ex. Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.).[[File:Flavor tab.png|500px|thumb]] <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | ||