"Advanced Configuration"

Configure additional options for your virtual machine to enhance security, access, and initial setup capabilities.

Control whether your VM has internet connectivity and public accessibility.

Enable Public IP

Internet Connectivity

VM receives a publicly accessible IP address

Full internet access for downloads and updates

Accessible from anywhere on the internet

Required for remote access and most applications

Disable Public IP

Internal Network Only

VM accessible only within internal network

Enhanced security through network isolation

No direct internet access

Requires VPN or bastion host for access

Public IP Security Considerations

Public IP Use Cases

Development & Testing

Production Workloads

High Security Environments

Recommended: Enable Public IP

Easy remote access for development

Internet access for package installations

Simple collaboration with team members

Direct access to web services and APIs

Security Rules Configuration

Configure firewall rules through the integrated interface to protect your virtual machine.

Firewall Integration

Access Security Rules

Security rules are configured during VM deployment or through the security management interface

Define Rule Types

Add rules for specific protocols:

TCP: Web services, databases, custom applications

UDP: DNS, video streaming, custom protocols

ICMP: Ping, network diagnostics

Configure Access

Define allowed sources and destinations:

IP Ranges: Specific networks or addresses in CIDR notation

Port Restrictions: Specific ports or port ranges

Direction: Ingress (incoming) or Egress (outgoing) traffic

Apply Rules

Rules are applied automatically after VM becomes active:

Real-time rule validation

Automatic conflict detection

Progressive rule application

Common Security Rule Examples

SSH Access

Web Services

Custom Applications

Database Access

Security Rule Best Practices

Principle of Least Privilege

Minimize Access

Only open ports that are actively needed

Restrict source IP ranges to minimum required

Regularly audit and remove unnecessary rules

Use specific ports instead of ranges when possible

Defense in Depth

Multiple Security Layers

Combine firewall rules with application security

Use both network and host-based firewalls

Implement monitoring and intrusion detection

Regular security assessments and updates

Jupyter Notebook Configuration

Optionally enable Jupyter Notebook server for interactive computing and data science workflows.

Jupyter Setup Process

Enable Jupyter

Toggle the Jupyter Notebook option during VM configuration

Set Password

Configure a secure password for Jupyter access:

Minimum 8 characters required

Password strength validation (weak/medium/strong)

Strong passwords recommended for security

Access Jupyter

After VM deployment, access via browser:

http://<vm-ip>:8888

Use the configured password to access the Jupyter interface

Password Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Strong Password

Password Strength Indicator

Basic Security

At least 8 characters

No common dictionary words

Not easily guessable

Jupyter Security Considerations

Jupyter Use Cases

Data Science Development

Educational Environments

Prototyping and Experimentation

Cloud-Init Script Configuration

Add custom initialization scripts to configure your VM environment at first boot.

Cloud-Init Overview

Automatic Configuration

System Initialization

Runs during first boot process

Configures system before user access

Automates software installation

Sets up custom environments

Script Flexibility

Custom Scripting

Bash shell scripts supported

Package installation commands

Configuration file modifications

Service setup and management

Cloud-Init Script Limitations

Common Cloud-Init Examples

Package Installation

System Configuration

User Setup

Application Setup

Install Additional Software

Cloud-Init Best Practices

Script Reliability

Resource Management

Security Considerations

Testing and Validation

Cloud-Init Troubleshooting

Check Execution Logs

View cloud-init logs on the VM:

Verify Script Status

Check cloud-init status:

Manual Script Testing

Test script components manually:

Debug and Iterate

Fix identified issues

Test updated script on new VM

Document working configurations

Share successful scripts with team

Advanced Configuration Integration

Configuration Workflow

Plan Configuration

Determine public IP requirements

Design security rule strategy

Plan application requirements (Jupyter, etc.)

Prepare cloud-init scripts

Configure During Deployment

Set public IP preferences

Configure initial security rules

Enable and configure Jupyter if needed

Add cloud-init script

Validate Configuration

Test connectivity and access

Verify security rules are working

Check application functionality

Monitor cloud-init script execution

Refine and Optimize

Adjust security rules as needed

Optimize cloud-init scripts

Document working configurations

Plan for configuration updates

Configuration Templates

Create reusable configuration templates for common deployment scenarios:

Development Environment

Production Web Server

Secure Computing

Development VM Configuration

Public IP: Enabled

Security Rules: SSH (22), Jupyter (8888), Custom app ports

Jupyter: Enabled with strong password

Cloud-Init: Development tools installation

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Cloud-Init Overview#

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