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=Creating your first virtual machine= <!--T:26-->
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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.
Your project will allow you to create virtual machines (also referred to as <i>instances</i> or <i>VMs</i>) stored on 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 <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].
#'''Check your OpenStack dashboard''' <br> After logging on 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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=Request access to a Windows image= <!--T:139-->
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To create a Windows VM in one of our clouds you must first request access to a Windows image by emailing [[technical support]].
To create a Windows VM on one of our clouds you must first request access to a Windows image by emailing [[technical support]].


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'''TODO''': need to provide information which would be helpful for users to know what path to take to get a license. Should cover things like:
'''TODO''': need to provide information which would be helpful for users to know what path to take to get a license. Should cover things like:
* Where to go to get a license
* Where to go to get a license
* What kind of license do I need/what licenses will work in the cloud
* What kind of license do I need/what licenses will work on the cloud
* How to apply my license to my existing cloud VM
* How to apply my license to my existing cloud VM
* How to apply it to a new VM (if that is different than above bullet item)
* How to apply it to a new VM (if that is different than above bullet item)
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