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=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 [[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 | #'''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 also work, 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= <!--T:26--> | =Creating your first virtual machine= <!--T:26--> | ||
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# '''Log in to the cloud interface to access your project''' <br> The confirmation email you received includes a link to the cloud interface your project is associated with. Click on this link to open your project 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#Cloud_systems|using the cloud]] for the list of cloud interface URLs at which you can | # '''Log in to the cloud interface to access your project''' <br> The confirmation email you received includes a link to the cloud interface your project is associated with. Click on this link to open your project 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#Cloud_systems|using the cloud]] for the list of cloud interface URLs at which you can log in. Use your username (not your email address) and password to log in. | ||
#'''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]. | ||
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#*:''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]]. | #*:''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 /> | ||
#''Flavor'' | #''Flavor'' | ||
#*''Allocated'' and ''Available'' lists: The flavor determines what type of hardware is used for your VM, which determines how much memory and processing capabilities it has. The ''Available'' list shows all the flavors available for your chosen boot image. Click on the > icon at the far left of a row to see how that particular flavor matches up with what you have been allocated for your project. If there is an alert icon on one of the specifications, that means that your project doesn't have enough of that resource to support that flavor. Choose a flavor that your project can support (i.e. doesn't issue an alert) and click on the upwards arrow on the far right of that row. That flavor should now show up in the ''Allocated'' list. For more details, see [[Virtual machine flavors]]. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | #*''Allocated'' and ''Available'' lists: The flavor determines what type of hardware is used for your VM, which determines how much memory and processing capabilities it has. The ''Available'' list shows all the flavors available for your chosen boot image. Click on the > icon at the far left of a row to see how that particular flavor matches up with what you have been allocated for your project. If there is an alert icon on one of the specifications, that means that your project doesn't have enough of that resource to support that flavor. Choose a flavor that your project can support (i.e. doesn't issue an alert) and click on the upwards arrow on the far right of that row. That flavor should now show up in the ''Allocated'' list. For more details, see [[Virtual machine flavors]]. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | ||
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Once you have reviewed all the options and defined your virtual machine, click on the ''Launch Instance'' button and your virtual machine will be created. The list of instances will be displayed and the ''Task'' field will show the current task for the VM; it will likely be ''Spawning'' initially. Once the VM has spawned it will have the power state of ''Running''; this may take a few minutes. | Once you have reviewed all the options and defined your virtual machine, click on the ''Launch Instance'' button and your virtual machine will be created. The list of instances will be displayed and the ''Task'' field will show the current task for the VM; it will likely be ''Spawning'' initially. Once the VM has spawned, it will have the power state of ''Running''; this may take a few minutes. | ||
==Network settings== <!--T:13--> | ==Network settings== <!--T:13--> | ||