vm_init_cloud.md

Initial cloud setup

Before we can create an launch a Virtual Machine Instance, we need to first login to Jetstream:

1. Navigate to https://use.jetstream-cloud.org.

2. Click Login in the top right to authenticate using your XSEDE credentials:

3. On the Globus Auth screen select XSEDE and click Continue.

4. Enter your XSEDE credentials.
   (Use the train### information we handed out in class).
   Best results will occur if you treat your username as if it were case-sensitive when using Jetstream.
   

5. After clicking Allow, the web interface to Jetstream called Atmosphere will load.

6. The Jetstream Dashboard will be displayed.
   On this page you will be able to:

   • launch a new Instance (virtual computer)
   • browse help resources
   • change settings
   • view resources and usage history

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