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''Parent page: [[Cloud]]'' | ''Parent page: [[Cloud]]'' | ||
=Before you start= <!--T:48--> | =Before you start= <!--T:48--> | ||
#'''Have a cloud project''' <br> '''You cannot access a cloud without first having a cloud project.''' 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 [[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 [mailto:cloud-support@computecanada.ca cloud support]. | #'''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 [mailto:cloud-support@computecanada.ca cloud support]. | ||
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#''Networks:'' Do not change this now.[[File:Security groups.png|500px|thumb]] | #''Networks:'' Do not change this now.[[File:Security groups.png|500px|thumb]] | ||
#''Network Ports:'' Do not change this now. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | #''Network Ports:'' Do not change this now. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | ||
#''Security Groups:'' The default security group should be in the ''Allocated'' list. If it is not, move it from ''Available'' to ''Allocated'' using the upwards arrow located on the far right of the group's row. For more information see [[ | #''Security Groups:'' The default security group should be in the ''Allocated'' list. If it is not, move it from ''Available'' to ''Allocated'' using the upwards arrow located on the far right of the group's row. For more information see [[Managing_your_cloud_resources_with_OpenStack#Security_Groups|Security Groups]].[[File:Key pair tab.png|500px|thumb]]<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | ||
#''Key Pair:'' From the ''Available'' list, select the SSH key pair you created earlier by clicking the upwards arrow on the far right of its row. If you do not have a key pair, you can create or import one from this window using the buttons at the top of the window (please [[#SSH key pair | see above]]). For more detailed information on managing and using key pairs see [[SSH_Keys|SSH Keys]].<br /><br /> | #''Key Pair:'' From the ''Available'' list, select the SSH key pair you created earlier by clicking the upwards arrow on the far right of its row. If you do not have a key pair, you can create or import one from this window using the buttons at the top of the window (please [[#SSH key pair | see above]]). For more detailed information on managing and using key pairs see [[SSH_Keys|SSH Keys]].<br /><br /> | ||
#''Configuration:'' Do not change this now. For more information on customization scripts see [[OpenStack_VM_Setups#using_cloudinit|Using CloudInit]]. | #''Configuration:'' Do not change this now. For more information on customization scripts see [[OpenStack_VM_Setups#using_cloudinit|Using CloudInit]]. | ||
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#*Finally, click on the ''Add'' button. Now the rule you just created should show up on the list in security groups. | #*Finally, click on the ''Add'' button. Now the rule you just created should show up on the list in security groups. | ||
#Important notes | #Important notes | ||
#*'''Do not remove the default security rules''' as this will affect the ability of your VM to function properly (see [[ | #*'''Do not remove the default security rules''' as this will affect the ability of your VM to function properly (see [[Managing_your_cloud_resources_with_OpenStack#Security_Groups|Security Groups]]). | ||
#*'''Security rules cannot be edited''', they can only be deleted and re-added. If you make a mistake when creating a security group rule you need to delete it using the ''Delete Rule'' button on the far left of the row for that rule in the security groups screen, and then re-add it correctly from scratch using the ''+Add Rule'' button. | #*'''Security rules cannot be edited''', they can only be deleted and re-added. If you make a mistake when creating a security group rule you need to delete it using the ''Delete Rule'' button on the far left of the row for that rule in the security groups screen, and then re-add it correctly from scratch using the ''+Add Rule'' button. | ||
#*If you change your network location (and therefore your IP address) then you need to add the security rule described in this section for that new IP address. Remember that when you change your physical location (example working on-campus vs working from home) you are changing your network location. | #*If you change your network location (and therefore your IP address) then you need to add the security rule described in this section for that new IP address. Remember that when you change your physical location (example working on-campus vs working from home) you are changing your network location. | ||
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* See [[Configuring a data or web server]] | * See [[Configuring a data or web server]] | ||
* Use an [[OpenStack VM Setups|available pre-made cloud configuration]] | * Use an [[OpenStack VM Setups|available pre-made cloud configuration]] | ||
* Learn more about working with [[OpenStack]] | * Learn more about working with [[Managing_your_cloud_resources_with_OpenStack | OpenStack]] | ||
* [[Cloud_Technical_Glossary|Cloud Technical Glossary]] | * [[Cloud_Technical_Glossary|Cloud Technical Glossary]] | ||
* [[Automating VM creation]] | * [[Automating VM creation]] | ||
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* learn about [[security considerations when running a VM]] | * learn about [[security considerations when running a VM]] | ||
* learn about [[creating a Linux VM]] | * learn about [[creating a Linux VM]] | ||
* learn more about working with [[OpenStack]] | * learn more about working with [[Managing_your_cloud_resources_with_OpenStack|OpenStack]] | ||
* [[Cloud_Technical_Glossary|Cloud Technical Glossary]] | * [[Cloud_Technical_Glossary|Cloud Technical Glossary]] | ||
* [[automating VM creation]] | * [[automating VM creation]] | ||