Getting started in cloud

Getting started  in cloud &devstack


my steps :- 
1) order a cloud computing instance from softlayer
2) make sure you have enough memory and latest ubuntu (i ran into problems with 10:04 Devstack did not like it and did not work with it well :( learned it the hardway)

**to check what ubunut version running  

lsb_release -a

 
3) wait ...
4) once you get the IP and credentials
5) putty into it

6) change password 'sudo passwd'

7) Now this is headless and as i mentioned i love visuals in computing ..

8) i followed these steps to get vnsserver running and then view it with tighvncviewer

   https://t3n.zendesk.com/entries/20646106-Steps-to-Install-a-Headless-GNOME-GUI-Desktop-on-Ubuntu-Server-and-Then-Remote-Control-Server-Deskto

if connection breaks and you have to run it again

 rm -rf /tmp/.X*

vncserver

if you see loopback error that means you need to enable loopback on tightvnc configuration 

refer http://pocketcloudsupport.wyse.com/entries/21263056-Error-message-VNC-authentication-failed-loopback-connections-are-not-enabled-

restart tightvncserver 

startt putty session 

start vncserver there 

note the port 

change settings of the putty session and add  ssh tunnel with that port 

connect with vncviewer

9) you could also do nxclient using these steps

1        aptg-get Ubuntu-dekstop is needed for head less

2       Started nxserver on it and then connect by nxclient

3        Follow these directions https://www.nomachine.com/AR10K00710 by sshing into your Ubuntu 

1  10) i feel that vnc --gives better resolution than nx but the connection is not as stable as nx  :( .. so none of them come out as a clear winner 

1  11 )  Devstack installation :- i am still struggling with this part .. i have been fighting with various errors..probably should be a blog by itself ..

http://blog.felipe-alfaro.com/2014/02/03/openstack-with-devstack-in-ubuntu/