Cloud

Spotlight: Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud

By // February 18, 2010, 3:18 AM PST // jlwallen

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  • Cloud Configuration

    The Web-based cloud configuration screen shows the information gathered from the command line tools. On this same page you can register new nodes.

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  • Installation

    The best way to install UEC is by installing an Ubuntu Server from scratch and selecting the UEC option.

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  • Install type

    Make sure you select the right type of installation. You will only want to install one Cloud Controller (cluster) on your network.

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  • User

    Not only do you have to create an administrative user, you also have to download credentials for that user. These credentials are created using the command line tools.

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  • Registration

    To get a user-friendly interface to both EC2 clouds and your private cloud, register with Rightscale from the Credentials tab.

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  • Images

    A listing of the current images you have uploaded to your controller will be here on the Web-interface.

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  • Store

    Store of available images.

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  • Console

    Web administrative console.

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Cloud Configuration

The Web-based cloud configuration screen shows the information gathered from the command line tools. On this same page you can register new nodes.

For a full review of Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.

Image created by Jack Wallen for TechRepublic.

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