Using User Data
User Data represents a script that gets passed to an instance at creation time. This script enables automated installation of software and service configuration and environment variable setup while eliminating the requirement to use manual SSH access. [ Read more here User Data (Add link)]
Prerequisites
Access to the Qumulus Cloud platform.
Basic understanding of cloud instance configurations.
Follow the steps below to launch a new compute instance using User :
1. Navigate to Compute > Instances
2. Click on the Get Started and Create Instance
Button
Get Started and Create Instance
ButtonEntre Instance Details
Select Image
Configure Storage
Choose Instance Type
Networking & Security ( Defaults Applied )
Configure Authentication
4. 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.
Example for Apache Installation on Ubuntu:
To automate the installation and setup of Apache, input the following script in the User Data field:
5. Review and Launch
Review the Instance Summary displayed on the right.
Click on
launch Instance
to create the Instance.
6. Viewing Console Logs
Qumulus instances enable users to observe system messages and debug information directly from the instance console without requiring SSH access.
You can deploy instances rapidly through this streamlined procedure that delivers necessary configuration needs. Enjoy the flexibility and efficiency of Qumulus!
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