Compute Guide

How to create a Virtual Machine

Step-by-step guide to provisioning and configuring your first virtual machine on Neviri Cloud.

1

Login to the Neviri Dashboard

Navigate to cloud.neviri.com and log in using your email address and password. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you'll need to complete that step as well.

2

Click on 'Virtual Machines' in the main dashboard

From the main dashboard, locate and click the "Virtual Machines" option to access the VM management interface. This will take you to the page where you can view, create, and manage all your virtual machine instances.

Virtual Machines Dashboard

Virtual Machines management interface

3

Select "Create your First VM" and add your payment details

Click the "Create your First VM" button to begin the VM creation process. If you haven't added a payment method yet, you'll be prompted to enter your billing information. Neviri Cloud uses secure payment processing, and you'll only be charged for the resources you actually use.

4

Set the name of your VM and its quantity

Give your virtual machine a descriptive name that helps you identify it later. You can also specify the quantity of identical VMs you want to create at once. This is useful when you need multiple instances with the same configuration.

VM Name and Quantity Configuration

Configure VM name and quantity

5

Select an Instance Type

In the Instance section, select the appropriate instance type from the dropdown menu for your Virtual Machine. The instance type determines the CPU, memory, and other hardware specifications of your VM. Choose based on your workload requirements:

  • General Purpose – Balanced CPU and memory for most workloads
  • CPU Optimized – High-performance computing and batch processing
  • Memory Optimized – Large databases and in-memory caches
Instance Type Selection

Select instance type from dropdown menu

6

Select the OS Image

Select the base OS image for your virtual machine from the list of available images. Click to select the operating system that fits your needs. Neviri Cloud offers a wide range of operating systems including:

  • Ubuntu – Popular Linux distribution for general purpose
  • Debian – Stable and secure Linux distribution
  • CentOS/Rocky Linux – Enterprise Linux distributions
  • Windows Server – For Windows-based applications
OS Image Selection

Choose your preferred operating system

7

Select the Network Type

The network determines which virtual network your VM will be connected to. Your VM joins a private network with internet access. For public inbound access, you can add a floating IP from the Networking tab after the VM is created.

Network Type Selection

Select the appropriate network for your VM