Initial setup for Virtual Machine instance

1. Set-up a key pair on your local machine

In command line or terminal : ssh-keygen

2. Import the key pair into Nectar

• Under Compute / keypairs
• Key type -- SSH key

https://tutorials.rc.nectar.org.au/keypairs/03-ssh-keygen

3. Launch Instance from Nectar Dashboard page

• Project / Compute / Instances
• Use image: NeCTAR Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy) amd64

https://wehi-researchcomputing.github.io/faq

For more detailed tutorial: https://tutorials.rc.nectar.org.au/launching-virtual-machines/01-overview

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Accessing the instance

Once instance is launched, virtual machine can be connected through Command line or terminal:

• ssh ubuntu@[IP address]

Common errors:

• Permission denied (public key)
  • May need to direct the location of the key pair when connecting

ssh -i /path/to/keypair ssh ubuntu@[IP address]

(Should be located at .ssh folder unless it was setup elsewhere.)

For more detailed tutorial: https://tutorials.rc.nectar.org.au/connecting/01-overview

For other SSH access issues: https://support.ehelp.edu.au/support/solutions/articles/6000149723-troubleshooting-ssh-access-to-a-nectar-instance