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Create a VM

The user who creates the server has full root or administrator rights. Once set up, a server retains all its settings (resources, drive allocation, password, etc.), even after a reboot at operating system level.

An exception applies when Premium Full Managing is enabled. In this case, root and administrator rights remain with centron in order to ensure a consistent standard of quality. For further information, see Premium Full Managing.

The server will only be removed from your server overview once you have permanently deleted it. For further information, please see the Virtual Machines page.

Prerequisites​

Creating a VM​

Hinweis

In accordance with centron’s Terms of Use, the registration of accounts for addresses in countries subject to OFAC sanctions is prohibited.

  1. Click on ‘Create Server’ in the ccloud³ tab or in the sidebar.

VM Erstellen

  1. When creating a VM, configure the following settings:

  • Pool: Select a pool that meets your requirements. You will receive an application recommendation for each pool.

  • CPU architecture: Within your pool, you can also select your CPU architecture (AMD or Intel).

  • Operating system: Choose from various versions of Windows and Linux distributions.

  • CPU Cores: Specify the number of vCPUs (1 to 24). You can change this after provisioning.

  • RAM: Specify the amount of RAM. You can choose any amount between 1 GB and 64 GB in increments of 1 GB.

  • Storage capacity: Specify the size of your storage capacity. Allocate between 10 GB and 1,000 GB per VM in 1 GB increments. Local storage is provided as SSD storage in all pools.

Hinweis

If you have higher resource requirements, please contact your Account Manager or centron Support

  • Premium Full Managing: Select Premium Full Managing to set up Backup-as-a-Service and Monitoring-as-a-Service for your VM.

  • Advanced Monitoring: Advanced Monitoring gives you the option to monitor your VM yourself.

Hinweis

Premium Full Managing cannot be booked in combination with Advanced Monitoring. Monitoring is handled by centron in this case.

  • Server name: Select a unique server name.

  • Password / SSH key: Choose a secure password or an SSH key to access your VM.

Starting, stopping, resetting and deleting a VM​

The allocated resources remain reserved for your VM for as long as it exists. For this reason, servers that have been shut down at operating system level continue to incur costs.

Warnung

Use the ccenter to delete virtual machines. This will release the resources completely and you will not incur any costs.

Stopping a VM​

  1. Select a server that you wish to stop.

  2. (Optional) In the dialogue box that appears, connect via the remote console and shut down the VM at operating system level to prevent data loss.

  3. Move the toggle on the left-hand side of the server overview to stop your VM. Alternatively, you can use the info icon at the far right of the bar and click on Icon > Stop to stop your VM. Set the toggle in the server details view to the left.

Starting a VM​

  1. Select a VM that you wish to start

  2. Move the toggle in the server overview to the right to start your VM. Alternatively, you can use the info icon at the right-hand end of the bar and click on Icon > Start to start your VM. Move the toggle in the server details view to the right

  3. The server is booted. A new public IP address is assigned, depending on the configuration.

Resetting a VM​

  1. Select the VM you wish to restart.

  2. In the server overview, click the info icon at the far right of the bar and select Icon > Reset to restart your VM. Then, in the server details view, click the reset icon.

  3. The server is shut down and a hard reset is carried out.

Deleting a VM​

  1. Select the VM you wish to delete.

  2. In the Server Details view, go to Server Details > Resources and click Delete to delete your VM

  3. The VM and its storage will be deleted. Billing for this VM will be suspended.

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