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