Step-by-step guide for deploying an OS using Cloud-Init.
In this example, we show you how to install an Oracle Linux 8 from a .qcow2 cloud image via the KVM management panel. This guide covers the initial setup, including accessing the KVM portal, selecting the appropriate .qcow2 image, and configuring the virtual machine settings.
Make sure that your VPS plan has sufficient space to fit the cloud image.
Open the KVM management portal select Autoinstall OS -> select Custom Cloud-Init Images (third tab).
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Upload the .qcow2 image to your VPS, click to button “Browse”
Select the previously downloaded .qcow2 file from your computer
Indicate a secure password
Tag checkbox that “Uploading a qcow2 file erases all data on your VPS!”
It is important to understand that all data on your VPS will be wiped during
this process!
Click the “Proceed” button and wait until the file is fully uploaded.
Cloud-Init deployment will kick-in right after the upload has finished.
Installation takes roughly 5-10 minutes.After the deployment is complete, you will be able to connect to the server using the password you specified during the installation process.
Connect to the server via SSH using default port 22
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ssh root@IP_address_VPS
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#To check Oracle version use:cat /etc/oracle-release
Congratulations. You installed Oracle Linux with Cloud-init. Well done