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=Creating your first virtual machine= | =Creating your first virtual machine= | ||
Your | Your project will allow you to create virtual machines stored in the cloud, which you can access from your personal computer using our web interface. | ||
# ''' | # '''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#Using_the_Cloud|using the cloud]] for the list of cloud interface URLs at which you can login. Use your Compute Canada username (not your email address) and password to login. | ||
#''' | #'''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 check out the official [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.openstack.org/horizon/latest/user/index.html&sa=D&ust=1590163536427000&usg=AFQjCNGLQWBiQHOmlw0CEF5uTdGDnOKuLg OpenStack documentation]. | ||
Below there are instructions starting a Windows VM or a Linux VM, depending on which tab you select. '''Remember this is the operating system for the virtual machine or 'instance' you are creating, not the operating system of the physical computer you are using to connect'''. It should be clear from your project pre-planning whether you will be using Linux or Windows for your VM operating system, but if you are unsure please email [mailto:cloud-support@computecanada.ca cloud support]. | Below there are instructions starting a Windows VM or a Linux VM, depending on which tab you select. '''Remember this is the operating system for the virtual machine or 'instance' you are creating, not the operating system of the physical computer you are using to connect'''. It should be clear from your project pre-planning whether you will be using Linux or Windows for your VM operating system, but if you are unsure please email [mailto:cloud-support@computecanada.ca cloud support]. | ||