Tenbyte Cloud Virtual Machines

This guide explains the full process of creating a virtual machine in Tenbyte Cloud. It covers selecting an operating system or application image, configuring the machine type, setting up networking, and completing the VM setup.

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Select Virtual Machine

• To begin, open your Tenbyte Cloud dashboard and choose Virtual Machine from the list of available services.
  
• This takes you to the VM creation page where all configuration options are listed.

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Choose Operating System

• If you want to install an operating system, select Operating System and choose the OS.
  

You can choose from the following operating systems:

1. Ubuntu
2. Debian
3. Rocky
4. CentOS
5. OpenSUSE
6. AlmaLinux
7. Fedora
8. Windows (BYOL)

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Choose App Catalog

• If you need an application, select App Catalog.
  

Choose from available applications like:

1. cPanel
2. Docker
3. Mikrotik
4. Moodle
5. Node.js
6. Cyberpanel
7. Mailcoach
8. Plesk
9. Magento
10. pfSense
11. WordPress

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Choose Empty Disk for ISO Booting

• If you plan to install an operating system manually using an ISO image, choose Empty disk.

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Select your Location

• Choose your Data center where the resource will be created.

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Select Server Class

• Choose between General Purpose or Heavy Compute based on your workload type.
  
  1. General Purpose: Ideal for everyday applications, low to medium traffic workloads, and business systems.
  2. Heavy Compute: Recommended for high-traffic systems, intensive compute tasks, and enterprise workloads.

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Configure your VM Size

• Select the VM size based on the resources your application requires.
• You can configure -
  • CPU Cores – Match the number of cores to your processing demands.
  • Memory (RAM) – Select memory based on your application size and performance needs.
  • Storage – Choose the disk size appropriate for your files, databases, or workloads.
  
• This flexible configuration lets you build a VM that fits your exact use case.

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Public IPv4 Address

• If you require an external IP for your VM, enable Public IPv4.

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Select VPC Network

• Choose an existing VPC network or create a new one for private and secure network setup.
  
• If you want to set up your own VPC network, you can follow the steps in the Tenbyte VPC page found in the Networking and Security section.

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Fill in User Information and Billing Details

1. Username: Enter a username for your virtual machine. This will be used to log in.
2. Password: Set a password that meets the security criteria
3. Confirm Password: Re-type the password to ensure it has been entered correctly.
4. SSH Public Key: If you prefer passwordless SSH access, add your SSH key here. Select SSH Keys, and a pop-up will appear where you can enter a key name and paste your public key. Use the format: ssh-keytype base64_encoded_key optional_comment.
   
   Only single-line keys are accepted. Make sure the key is not wrapped, contains no extra spaces, and matches one of the supported key types.
5. Initialization Script: Optionally, you can add a custom configuration for the VM by using an initialization script. This can include cloud-init configurations to automatically set up your VM during the creation process.
6. Resource Name: Provide a resource name for your VM. This will be used to generate a suitable hostname for the machine if applicable.
7. Estimated Monthly Cost: This gives you an overview of what you’ll be charged based on the current setup.
8. Billing Account: Choose a billing account to associate with the VM.

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Create the VM

• Once you’ve completed all fields and reviewed your details, click the Create button to finalize the creation of your virtual machine.
  

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View Your Created Virtual Machine

• Once your virtual machine (VM) is created, you will see it listed on your VM dashboard.