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How to Launch Your First Cloud Instance from Image

Last updated on Oct 17,2024 |

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Cloud, Getting Started, My Products, Portal

by A.H Ezam

Overview

This tutorial will guide you through launching your first self-managed Cloud Instance from Image via Portal.

Prerequisite

Instructions

Step 1: Access Instances

Log into your portal account.
Click on NovaCloud and navigate to Instances from the dropdown.

Step 2: Select Region

Choose the region where you want to launch your instance.

Note: Please take note that the region of your Instance cannot be changed later. First, select the region where you want to launch your instance and proceed to Launch Instance.

Step 3: Create Instance From Image

For first-time instance creation, select Create Instance from Image.

Step 4: Choose a Flavor

Select an appropriate Flavor for your instance based on your use case (e.g., General Optimized, RAM Optimized, CPU Optimized).

Note: We offer a variety of Instance types (eg: General Optimized, RAM Optimized, CPU Optimized). You may select the flavor based on your use-case. Flavor can be upgraded in the future when scaling is required. You may refer to this guide to upgrade the plan : How To Resize Cloud Instance.

Step 5: Select an Image

Choose an image for your instance.

Note: Windows images incur an additional charge for licensing.

Step 6: Define Volume Size

Specify the type and size of the volume for your instance.
Enter the minimum size (10GB) in the Volume Size (GB) field if you don’t have a volume planned.

Note: It is advisable to plan for the size of your volume. If you do not have a volume in planning, type in the minimum amount (10GB) in the Volume Size (GB) type box. You may extend the volume later by referring to this guide : How To Extend Cloud Volume.

Step 7: Name Your Instance

Enter a name for your instance and click Continue.

Step 8: Generate or Import a Key Pair

Generate a new key pair or import an existing public key for secure access to your instance.

Note: You can also Import and use your existing public key. If you do not have any public keys yet, click on Generate to create one.

Step 9: Name and Generate Key Pair

Enter a name for the key pair and click Generate.

Note: This key-pair will be used to access your Instance.

Step 10: Download Your Private Key

Download the private key (.pem file) to a secure location.

Important Note: The private key is unique and non-retrievable nor re-settable, thus, in any case, this key goes missing, you may lose access to your Instance.

Step 11: Select Key Pair

Select the newly generated key pair for your instance.

Step 12: (Optional) Apply Predefined Security Group Rules

Apply any predefined security group rules if necessary.

Step 13: (Optional) Create New Security Group

Create a new security group (firewall) rules by clicking Here.

Enter a name for the security group and click Create.

Select the newly created security group and review the rules.

Note: The default security group allows all egress traffic and block all ingress traffic.

Step 14: Review Instance Costs

Verify the cost of your instance before proceeding.

Note: Make sure you have sufficient credit in your account before launching an Instance.

Step 15: View Launched Instance

Click on Instances to view the newly launched instance.

Step 16: Monitor Instance Creation

Wait for your instance to be created.
Refresh the section periodically to check the status.

Result

Your Instance will be in Active status once the launch is successful.

Note: You might want to take note of the IP addresses that have been assigned to your Instance.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you have successfully launched your first self-managed Cloud Instance from an image via the portal. Your instance should now be in an active state, ready for use. At this point, it’s crucial to note the assigned IP addresses and keep your private key secure, as these are necessary for accessing and managing your instance.

For future needs, you may want to explore additional features such as resizing the instance or extending the volume to meet your application’s requirements. Be sure to consult relevant guides as needed to optimize your cloud resources effectively.

Should you have any inquiries about the guidelines, please feel free to open a ticket through your portal account or contact us at support@ipserverone.com. We’ll be happy to assist you further.