Ordering a virtual server

A user with Metropolia credentials and email can order a virtual server from https://ecloud.metropolia.fi.

Note that only you can access the virtual machine management console or manage settings through the ecloud portal.

1. Go to https://ecloud.metropolia.fi.

2. When asked, accept the first screen to pk.amk.root by pressing Next.

   

3. Log in using the short Metropolia username without the @metropolia.fi suffix.
   
   
   
4. Select the desired operating system type by pressing Request below the desired system type.
   
   

5. Define the desired virtual machine resource type.
   
   
   
   

   Feature	Description
   Deployment Name	Name of the virtual machine
   VM Template	Operating system base installation type
   VM Size	Number of processors and memory (see below)
   Lease Time	Order duration in days (IT does not increase usage times at students' request.)

   VM Size	CPU	Muisti	Lisätiedot
   Small	1 CPU(1 sockets x 1 cores)	4 GB	Recommended for basic Linux courses
   Medium	2 CPU (2 sockets x 1 cores)	8 GB	Recommended for Windows virtual servers and Linux advanced courses
   Large	4 CPU (4 sockets x 1 cores)	16 GB	Only for special courses

   
   Do not select a Large machine unless you ABSOLUTELY need four processors (or the teacher instructs you to select this one).
   
   
   

6. You'll be notified via email once your virtual server is ready, and you can also check its status from the control panel. Preparing a virtual machine takes about 10-15 minutes. After placing your order, you will receive an email containing general instructions and all the information about your virtual machine, including network settings and the pre-installed operating system username and password.
7. Log in to the machine from the management console as shown by the arrow in the picture by clicking Connect to Remote Console.

Deleting virtual machine

The virtual machine is automatically deleted when the usage time expires. You will receive a message to your email when there are 2 weeks left of the virtual machine's usage time and when the virtual machine is finally deleted. You can also delete the virtual machine yourself by selecting the Delete function from the ecloud interface in the Resources section.

Select Delete as shown by the arrow in the picture.

Virtual machine extension

You can apply for a two-week extension for the virtual machine once. You will receive a confirmation of the successful/failed extension request to your email.
Apply for an extension from the interface in the Resources section.
Select Change Lease as shown by the arrow in the picture.

Additional information on virtual machine resources

Picture. Rocky Linux Empty network settings. Use installer defaults (dhcp)

The disk space of the virtual machine is determined by the operating system:

Each user has the following personal resource pool that cannot be exceeded.

Maximum 10 processors
Maximum 6 virtual machines
Maximum 40GB of memory
Maximum 300 GB of disk space

The usage time can be extended once by two weeks. IT Services does not increase usage times at the request of students.

Did you encounter a problem?

Ecloud is a service that gives you access to a server platform. The server has only an operating system installed, which you are responsible for maintaining, configuring and keeping functional. You are also responsible for installing all services and software on your ordered virtual server and their functionality.  IT Services does not back up virtual servers, so you MUST take care of backup yourself.

 For other questions, please contact us as follows:

Opetuskäytön ecloud-virtuaalipalvelimet (ecloud.metropolia.fi)