Creating an Instance

Prerequisites

• Access to the Qumulus Cloud platform.​

• Basic understanding of cloud instance configurations.​

Follow the steps below to launch a new compute instance:

1. Navigate to Compute > Instances

2. Click on the Get Started and Create Instance Button

3. Configure Instance Settings:

3.1 Instance Details:

• Instance Name: Enter a name following the naming conventions.

Note: The name should start with upper letter, lower letter, and be a string of 1 to 128, characters can only contain "0-9, a-z, A-Z, "-'_."

• Tags (Optional): Organize instances with custom tags.

Key: A category or identifier (e.g., environment).

Value: The specific detail for the key (e.g., production).

• Select the Source Type for the instance.

3.2 Select Image:

• Operating System: Choose the preferred OS for your instance.

• OS Version: Select the required OS Version for compatibility.

3.3 Configure Storage:

• Disk Size: Define the primary disk size.

• Additional Disks (Optional): You can add more disks, if needed by clicking on Add Disk.

3.4 Choose Instance Type:

• Select the appropriate Instance Type based on your computing needs.

3.5 Networking & Security( Defaults Applied )

• Your instance is automatically allocated to a default Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and Security Group to guarantee secure network access.

3.6 Configure Authentication

• SSH key: Choose an existing key pair or create a new one by clicking on Create Keypair .

3.7 User Data (Optional)

User Data allows you to run scripts during the initial launch of your instance, automating tasks such as software installation, updates, or setting environment variables.​

4 Review and Launch

• Review the Instance Summary displayed on the right.

• Click on launch Instance to create the Instance.

Now that your Instance is created, move on to the next section to learn about Creating an Instance using User Data.