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5. Verify the new security group rules in the “default” security group.
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InstancesLaunch an instance
Instances are the virtual machines that run in the Rapid Access Cloud, and they are provisioned with a set of specifications not unlike traditional bare-metal hardware with processors, memory and storage being the primary configurable elements. The Rapid Access Cloud utilizes flavors or pre-configured templates that determine the number of virtual CPU (vCPU), available memory (RAM) and disk space. There are six flavours to choose from with the details of each available during the instance creation process.
Launch an instance
Log-in to the Rapid Access Cloud dashboard at https://cloud.cybera.ca.
In the left-hand panel under “Compute”, click “Instances”.
Click on “Launch Instance” in the top right corner.
In the “Details” tab, specify the following parameters. Do not yet click “Launch”:
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This limitation on IP address availability can be overcome, and in fact can make for a more robust and secure cloud environment in some cases. Please see the Advanced Guide - Making the most of a single IPv4 Address for solutions to this problem.
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Allocate and associate a floating IP
While each project by default is permitted up to one public IPv4 address (or floating-ip), it is not allocated automatically; you must specifically allocate one manually to a project. Given the scarcity of the addresses for Cybera (and indeed, the world), addresses allocated to projects that have gone unused for three months will be reclaimed, however you are welcome to allocate an IP address again if needed.
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Cybera does provide Windows images in the Rapid Access Cloud, in the form of Windows Server 2012 R2 and Server 2008 R2. You will need to provide your own valid license from Microsoft, and follow additional steps covered in the Advanced Guide.
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LoginLog in
After creating a key pair, modifying the default security group, and clicking through the process of launching an instance and assigning a floating IP, you are now able to log in. The basics are the same regardless of where you are logging in from, but like many things it is the details that matter.
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