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#*''Count'': This indicates the number of virtual machines to create. Unless you have specifically planned for multiple machines leave this set at 1.[[File:Source tab.png|500px|thumb]]<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | #*''Count'': This indicates the number of virtual machines to create. Unless you have specifically planned for multiple machines leave this set at 1.[[File:Source tab.png|500px|thumb]]<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | ||
#''Source'' | #''Source'' | ||
#*''Select Boot Source'': Because it's your first VM | #*''Select Boot Source'': Because it's your first VM select''Image'' as the boot source. For information about other options see our [[OpenStack#Booting_from_a_Volume|Booting From a Volume]] page. | ||
#*''Create New Volume'': Click | #*''Create New Volume'': Click ''Yes''; your VM's data will be stored in the cloud volume (or persistent storage). For more information on Volume usage and management see our [[OpenStack#Working_with_Volumes|Working with Volumes]] page. | ||
#*''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 our [[OpenStack#Working_with_Volumes|Working with Volumes]] page. | #**''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 our [[OpenStack#Working_with_Volumes|Working with Volumes]] page. | ||
#*''Delete Volume on Instance Delete''': Click '''No'''. This can help prevent your volume from being deleted accidentally, but if you are confident you always want your volume deleted when your instance is deleted click '''yes'''. | #**''Delete Volume on Instance Delete''': Click '''No'''. This can help prevent your volume from being deleted accidentally, but if you are confident you always want your volume deleted when your instance is deleted click '''yes'''. | ||
#*''Allocating an Available Image'': 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 one of the other Linux operating systems choose that. To select an image click 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 /> | #*''Allocating an Available Image'': 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 one of the other Linux operating systems choose that. To select an image click 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'' | ||