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Compute Instance

What is a Compute Instance?​

A Compute Instance is a virtual machine (VM) hosted on the cloud, providing dedicated CPU, memory, and storage resources—functioning much like a physical server. It enables you to deploy applications, host services, or run workloads with full administrative control and scalability.

Compute Instances are a foundational component of cloud infrastructure, offering flexibility, speed, and cost-efficiency for a wide range of use cases—from development environments to production-grade applications.

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Creating a Compute Instance​

To launch a Compute Instance on the WebberStop Cloud Platform, follow the step-by-step process below:

Login to the Portal.

Navigate to the Instances section from the side menu.

Click the ➕ (plus) icon to open the Compute Instance creation wizard.

Select the Project
Projects help organize instances, manage access rights, and separate billing. Assign users with different roles (e.g., Admin, Viewer) under a project for secure and organized resource management.

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Choose a Data Center (DC) Location
Select a geographic region for deployment.
Tip: Opt for a location nearest to your end users or that meets compliance and latency needs.

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Choose the Operating System

  • Select from WebberStop's library of preloaded OS templates (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian).
  • Or use a custom image uploaded to your environment.
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Select a Compute Plan
Choose from predefined plans tailored to different needs:

  • Basic: Balanced for general workloads.
  • CPU Intensive: Optimized for high-performance computing tasks.
  • Memory Intensive: Ideal for applications requiring large memory allocations.
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Custom plans may also be configured based on your specific requirements.

Pick a Network Type
WebberStop supports three network configurations:

  • Direct Public IP: Assigns a public IP directly to the VM for immediate internet access.
  • VPC Network: Deploys the instance in an isolated, private network with optional public access through NAT.
  • L2 Network: Connects the instance to a Layer 2 segment, suitable for advanced or custom network topologies.
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Assign a Public IPv4 Address (optional)
Enable this if your instance requires external access.

(Optional) Add:

  • An SSH Key for secure, password-less login.
  • A Startup Script to automate configuration tasks upon first boot.

Provide:

  • A unique Instance Name
  • A valid Hostname

Select a Billing Cycle
WebberStop supports flexible billing options:

  • Hourly: Best for short-lived workloads or testing.
  • Monthly: Cost-effective for consistent use.
  • Yearly: Ideal for long-term production deployments with discounted pricing.

Click Review & Deploy to finalize and create the instance.

Once initialized, your instance will be operational and ready for use.

Next Steps​

After successful deployment, visit the Instance Overview page to monitor, manage, and configure your VM.

Explore related guides to further interact with your instance: