Create an instance
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Instances are virtual machines that deploy on OneQode Cloud hardware. Every instance you create gives you a new server to use.
To get started, select "Create Instance" on the dashboard.
Alternatively, navigate to Cloud → Instances then press the "+" button in the bottom right corner.
You will be greeted with the following creation window:
Pick a name for your new instance — call it whatever you like!
Also known as a flavor, the configuration is the amount of CPU, memory and local storage available to your instance.
You can create an instance from any of the following:
Image a snapshot of an operating system and application configuration
Public images — created by the OneQode team
Community images — public images created by other OCS customers
Shared images — similar to the above, but only visible to invited people
Volume snapshot a copy of a volume taken at a specific point in time
Use volume storage for all important, critical, or long-term data operations. Local storage in OCS is considered ephemeral
While we aim to provide integrity of data on local storage, volume storage will provide your instance with more storage space and better data protection as it is replicated across 3 drives.
To create a volume when creating an instance, use the "Storage type" dropdown in the bottom left corner of the "Select Boot Source" window.
Cloud-init lets you set configurations and run commands on boot.
Learn more about it here:
By default, your instance will be on the public network for the region (e.g. "Public Guam").
This means you'll be able to access it via its public IP address when your instance is created.
Unless you're a network nerd, this is fine. 😎
Your instance will now begin deploying!
OneQode Cloud is now available in Guam () with more regions coming soon.
To find out how much local storage is available for each type, see .
Client images — if you or it will show here
Volume block storage you can attach to one or more instances. Learn .
When you create an instance, it will default to (SSD storage on the instance itself) or you can select volume storage (block storage replicated across 3 drives) instead.
Select your so you can securely authenticate to your instance remotely.
If you encounter any issues spawning instances, .