Welcome to the Tutorial

The EOSC EU Node Virtual Machines service is a powerful cloud computing solution designed to support researchers, developers, educators, and organisations by providing scalable, secure, and flexible computing resources. Whether you’re conducting data-driven research, developing applications, or running large-scale simulations, this service enables you to deploy and manage virtualised computing environments with ease.

This tutorial will guide you through the key benefits and functionalities of the EOSC EU Node Virtual Machines service, helping you to set up, manage, and optimise virtual machines for a variety of use cases.

Tutorial structure

• What is the Virtual Machines Service? – Understand the fundamentals of Virtual Machines and how they support cloud-based computing.
• Who is it for? – Explore how researchers, developers, educators, and organisations can leverage Virtual Machines for different workflows.
• Key Functionalities & Use Cases – Learn how to create and configure Virtual Machines, manage storage, set up security measures, and automate deployments.
• Getting Started with Virtual Machines – A step-by-step guide on logging in, launching an instance, securing it, and managing resources.
• Learning Resources & Next Steps – Access documentation, courses, and support to continue mastering the Virtual Machines service.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this tutorial — whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, this guide will help you get started with Virtual Machines on EOSC EU Node.

Duration

The tutorial should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.