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How to Create a Compute Instance

Creating a compute instance on our cloud is simple and straightforward. Follow these steps to set up your virtual machine.

Step-by-Step Guide​

1. Navigate to My Cloud​

Go to My Cloud -> Create New Server.

3. Instance Creation Wizard​

Once the instance creation wizard loads, you can start customizing your instance.

Zones​

Choose the zone where you want to deploy your instance. IMS Cloud has multiple zones across the globe.

Learn more about our zones here.

Server Image​

Select a server image that reflects the type and purpose of your instance. You can choose from the following categories:

  • Server OS images
  • Desktop OS images
  • Apps images
  • Services images
  • My Private images
note

The server image does not reflect the type of server. It only reflects the purpose of your instance.

Server Specs​

After choosing your zone and selecting your image, the next step is to choose the specs of your server:

  • Type: Select the type of server you want to create.
  • CPU: Specify the number of CPU cores you want to allocate to your server.
  • RAM: Specify the amount of RAM you want to allocate to your server.
  • Storage (SSD): Specify the amount of storage you want to allocate. You can add more storage by adding a new disk.
  • Backup: Enable or disable the backup feature for your server.
  • Management: Enable or disable the management feature for your server.

Networking​

Configure your instance's network settings:

  • Public Internet Network: Enable or disable the public internet network (enabled by default and required for internet access).
  • Private Local Network: Enable or disable the private local network, which connects your server to other servers in the same zone or other zones.

You can create multiple networks and manage more advanced settings by clicking on "Advanced Mode."

Advanced Configuration​

In the advanced configuration section, you can:

  • Edit the startup command (provided by default).
  • Set up critical configurations for your server to work and communicate with our dashboard and other services.
warning

Editing the startup command can impact your server's functionality. If misconfigured, your server may not be accessible from our panel, API, and other critical infrastructure services.

4. Finalize​

After completing all the steps, finalize the creation of your instance:

  • Password: Set up your password. Our password policy is complex and secure. Click here to learn more about our password policy.
  • Server Name: Give each of your instances a unique name consisting of at least four letters. Ensure the name isn't used by other services in your cloud.
  • Billing: Choose your billing cycle. To learn more about our billing, click here.

5. Launch 🚀​

Once everything is configured, you can launch your instance. Enjoy the scalability and flexibility of IMS Cloud!

Concting to Your Compute Instance​

Depending on the operating system you chose, you can connect to your compute instance using SSH or RDP.

  1. Go to My Cloud -> Servers.
  2. Click on the server you want to connect to.
  3. Click on the "Overview" tab.
  4. Copy the IP address of the server.
  5. Open your terminal and run the following command:
ssh root@<server-ip>
  1. Enter your password when prompted. (By default, the password is root.)
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if you are using a custom SSH key, you can specify the path to the key using the -i flag.

ssh -i /path/to/ssh-key root@<server-ip>
  1. You are now connected to your server via SSH.