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After starting the virtual server, you can retrieve the IP addresses in the Compute → Instances control panel.
Using the SSH and RDP protocols, you connect to the assigned IP address.
SSH protocol
Connecting to a virtual server requires the server's IP address and username. The user has the name of the operating system, eg for CentOS→"centos", Ubuntu→"ubuntu" etc.
Linux
If you are using one of the Linux OS, you can access the virtual server from the command line using the command:
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ssh serverOS@IPaddress |
Windows
If you use Windows OS, you need to install an SSH client (eg Putty) to access the virtual server.
After installation and start-up, on the initial screen of the Putty program, in the Host Name (or IP address) field, you must enter:
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serverOS@IPaddress |
and then click on the Open button.
RDP protocol
Before connecting to RDP, you need to log in via the console on the control panel and change the password.
Compute→Instances→Console
Press Send CtrlAltDel, type the username Admin and the password you entered as metadata. Enter a new password.
Start Remote Desktop on your computer
Enter the IP address and select Connect
Enter the username Admin and a new password.
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After the first access, run Windows Update and upgrade the operating system. Windows OS sometimes forcefully restarts the virtual computer during the upgrade, so it is necessary to turn off Windows Update during prolonged uninterrupted use or simulation. The user is obliged to perform security upgrades of the virtual server. |