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<i>Parent page: [[Cloud]]</i> | |||
=Before you start= <!--T:48--> | =Before you start= <!--T:48--> | ||
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Your project will allow you to create virtual machines (also referred to as | Your project will allow you to create virtual machines (also referred to as <i>instances</i> or <i>VMs</i>) stored in the cloud, which you can access from your personal computer using our web interface. | ||
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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. Use your username (not your email address) and password to log in. | # '''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 | #'''Check your OpenStack dashboard''' <br> After logging in to the cloud interface (the platform is called <i>OpenStack</i>) 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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#On the OpenStack left menu, select | #On the OpenStack left menu, select <i>Compute->Key Pairs</i>. | ||
#Click on the | #Click on the <i>Import Public Key</i> button; the <i>Import Public Key</i> window is displayed. | ||
#Name your key pair. | #Name your key pair. | ||
#Paste your public key (only RSA type SSH keys are currently supported). <br/>Ensure your pasted public key contains no newline or space characters. | #Paste your public key (only RSA type SSH keys are currently supported). <br/>Ensure your pasted public key contains no newline or space characters. | ||
#Click on the | #Click on the <i>Import Public Key</i> button. | ||
'''It is not advised to create key pairs in OpenStack because they are not created with a passphrase which creates security issues''' | '''It is not advised to create key pairs in OpenStack because they are not created with a passphrase which creates security issues''' | ||
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