Deploying CentOS VM on Digital Ocean

Step 1: Sign Up and Log In

  • Sign up for a Digital Ocean account.
  • Log in to your account.

Step 2: Create a New Droplet

  • Click “Create” and select “Droplets.”
  • Choose CentOS as your distribution.
  • Select the desired version of CentOS.

Step 3: Select Droplet Size

  • Choose the size of the droplet based on your requirements (CPU, RAM, and storage).
  • Consider selecting the right size for your budget.

Step 4: Choose Datacenter Region

  • Select a datacenter region closest to your target audience.
  • Consider factors like latency and data privacy regulations.

Step 5: Set Up SSH Key

  • Create an SSH key for secure access to your CentOS VM.
  • Add your public SSH key to the Digital Ocean account.

Step 6: Configure Droplet Options

  • Choose additional options like monitoring, backups, and private networking.
  • Select the number of droplets you want to create.

Step 7: Finalize and Create

  • Give your droplet a hostname.
  • Click “Create Droplet.”

Step 8: Access CentOS VM

  • After the droplet is created, you’ll receive an IP address.
  • Use the IP address and your SSH key to access the CentOS VM through an SSH client.

Step 9: Set Up and Configure CentOS

  • Update the system with the latest packages and security patches.
  • Install necessary software and tools.
  • Configure your applications and services.