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| 1. Navigate to **CPU & GPU Instances** under the **Compute** section in the side menu of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com/). This action will direct you to the [Instance dashboard](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers). | ||||||
| 2. Click **+ Create Instance** to proceed to the [Instance creation page](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers). | ||||||
| 3. Follow these steps to configure your GPU Instance: | ||||||
| - **Availability Zone**: Choose the geographical region, represented by the Availability Zone, where your Instance will be deployed. | ||||||
| - **Instance Type (GPU)**: Select the desired GPU Instance type, considering factors such as processing power, memory, storage options, and bandwidth. Refer to our guide on [choosing the right GPU Instance type](/gpu/reference-content/choosing-gpu-instance-type/) for more information. | ||||||
| - **Image**: Pick an operating system image suitable for your GPU Instance. For example, select **Ubuntu Noble GPU OS 13 (NVIDIA)**, which comes with preinstalled NVIDIA drivers and an NVIDIA Docker environment. You can customize your working environment using Docker with our provided Docker images or your own containers. | ||||||
| 3. Select the desired GPU Instance type and choose and its Availability Zone in the pop-up. Click **Configure Instance** to continue. | ||||||
| <Message type="tip"> | ||||||
| You can use the filter to find the GPU Instance type that suits best your requirements. Refer to our guide on [choosing the right GPU Instance type](/gpu/reference-content/choosing-gpu-instance-type/) for more information. | ||||||
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| 4. Follow these steps to configure your GPU Instance: | ||||||
| - **Instance name and tags**: Assign a name to your Instance for easy identification. You can also add tags to organize your Instances efficiently. | ||||||
| - **Image**: Pick an GPU OS image suitable for your GPU Instance. For example, select **Ubuntu Noble GPU OS 13 (Nvidia)**, which comes with preinstalled NVIDIA drivers and an NVIDIA Docker environment. You can customize your working environment using Docker with our provided Docker images or your own containers. | ||||||
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| - **Volumes**: Optionally, add storage volumes for your Instance. You can adjust settings such as Block and Local Storage volumes according to your requirements. | ||||||
| <Message type="note"> | ||||||
| * The recommended minimum volume size for GPU OS images is 125 GB. | ||||||
| * If your GPU Instance supports scratch storage, the scratch volume displays but can not be edited. [Learn more about scratch storage.](/gpu/how-to/use-scratch-storage-h100-instances/) | ||||||
| </Message> | ||||||
| - **Network configuration**: You can allocate routed IPv4 and IPv6 addresses as needed, with a maximum of 5 IPs per Instance. | ||||||
| - **Cloud-init**: Configure `cloud-init` settings if required, or leave them at default values. | ||||||
| <Message type="tip"> | ||||||
| Cloud-init scripts are the standard way to automate Instance setup, such as setting up software, users, and system configurations at the first boot. [Learn more](/instances/how-to/use-cloud-init/). | ||||||
| </Message> | ||||||
| - **SSH keys**: Verify the SSH keys that will grant you access to your Instance. | ||||||
| - **Estimated cost**: Review the estimated cost of your GPU Instance based on the selected specifications. | ||||||
| 4. Once you have completed the configuration, click on **Create Instance** to initiate the creation process. You will receive a notification once the GPU Instance is ready for use. | ||||||
| - Click **Review** to view a summary of your Instance configuration and estimated costs. | ||||||
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| 5. Once you have verified the configuration of your GPU Instance, click on **Create Instance** to initiate the creation process. You will receive a notification once the GPU Instance is ready for use. | ||||||
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| 1. Navigate to **CPU & GPU Instances** under the **Compute** section in the side menu of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com/). This action will direct you to the [Instance dashboard](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers). | ||||||
| 2. Click **+ Create Instance** to proceed to the [Instance creation page](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers). | ||||||
| 3. Follow these steps to configure your GPU Instance: | ||||||
| - **Availability Zone**: Choose the geographical region, represented by the Availability Zone, where your Instance will be deployed. | ||||||
| - **Instance Type (GPU)**: Select the desired GPU Instance type, considering factors such as processing power, memory, storage options, and bandwidth. Refer to our guide on [choosing the right GPU Instance type](/gpu/reference-content/choosing-gpu-instance-type/) for more information. | ||||||
| - **Image**: Pick an operating system image suitable for your GPU Instance. For example, select **Ubuntu Noble GPU OS 13 (NVIDIA)**, which comes with preinstalled NVIDIA drivers and an NVIDIA Docker environment. You can customize your working environment using Docker with our provided Docker images or your own containers. | ||||||
| 3. Select the desired GPU Instance type and choose and its Availability Zone in the pop-up. Click **Configure Instance** to continue. | ||||||
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| You can use the filter to find the GPU Instance type that suits best your requirements. Refer to our guide on [choosing the right GPU Instance type](/gpu/reference-content/choosing-gpu-instance-type/) for more information. | ||||||
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| 4. Follow these steps to configure your GPU Instance: | ||||||
| - **Instance name and tags**: Assign a name to your Instance for easy identification. You can also add tags to organize your Instances efficiently. | ||||||
| - **Image**: Pick an GPU OS image suitable for your GPU Instance. For example, select **Ubuntu Noble GPU OS 13 (Nvidia)**, which comes with preinstalled NVIDIA drivers and an NVIDIA Docker environment. You can customize your working environment using Docker with our provided Docker images or your own containers. | ||||||
| - **Volumes**: Optionally, add storage volumes for your Instance. You can adjust settings such as Block and Local Storage volumes according to your requirements. | ||||||
| <Message type="note"> | ||||||
| * The recommended minimum volume size for GPU OS images is 125 GB. | ||||||
| * If your GPU Instance supports scratch storage, the scratch volume displays but can not be edited. [Learn more about scratch storage.](/gpu/how-to/use-scratch-storage-h100-instances/) | ||||||
| </Message> | ||||||
| - **Network configuration**: You can allocate routed IPv4 and IPv6 addresses as needed, with a maximum of 5 IPs per Instance. | ||||||
| - **Cloud-init**: Configure `cloud-init` settings if required, or leave them at default values. | ||||||
| <Message type="tip"> | ||||||
| Cloud-init scripts are the standard way to automate Instance setup, such as setting up software, users, and system configurations at the first boot. [Learn more](/instances/how-to/use-cloud-init/). | ||||||
| </Message> | ||||||
| - **SSH keys**: Verify the SSH keys that will grant you access to your Instance. | ||||||
| - **Estimated cost**: Review the estimated cost of your GPU Instance based on the selected specifications. | ||||||
| 4. Once you have completed the configuration, click on **Create Instance** to initiate the creation process. You will receive a notification once the GPU Instance is ready for use. | ||||||
| - Click **Review** to view a summary of your Instance configuration and estimated costs. | ||||||
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| 5. Once you have verified the configuration of your GPU Instance, click on **Create Instance** to initiate the creation process. You will receive a notification once the GPU Instance is ready for use. | ||||||
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| 1. Click **CPU & GPU Instances** in the **Compute** section of the side menu. The [Instance dashboard](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers) displays. | ||||||
| 2. Click **Create Instance**. The [Instance creation page](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers) displays. | ||||||
| 3. Complete the following steps: | ||||||
| - **Choose an Availability Zone**, which represents the geographical region where your Instance will be deployed. | ||||||
| - **Choose an Instance type**. <br /> | ||||||
| Instance offers vary in pricing, processing power, memory, storage, and bandwidth. [Discover the best Instance type for your needs](/instances/reference-content/choosing-instance-type/). | ||||||
| 3. Chose an **Instance range**. You can choose from [General Purpose](/instances/reference-content/general-purpose), [Development](/instances/reference-content/development/), or [Specialized](/instances/reference-content/specialized/) Instances. Click **See Instances**. | ||||||
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| Instance offers vary in pricing, processing power, memory, storage, and bandwidth. [Discover the best Instance type for your needs](/instances/reference-content/choosing-instance-type/). | ||||||
| </Message> | ||||||
| 4. Select the desired Instance type and choose and Availability Zone in the pop-up. Click **Configure Instance** to continue. | ||||||
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| 5. Complete the following steps: | ||||||
| - **Name your Instance**, or leave the randomly-generated name in place. Optionally, you can add [tags](/instances/concepts/#tags) to help you organize your Instance. | ||||||
| - **Choose an image** to run on your Instance. <br /> | ||||||
| This can be an operating system, an InstantApp, or a custom image. [Check all available Linux distributions and InstantApps](/instances/reference-content/images-and-instantapps/). | ||||||
| - **Name your Instance**, or leave the randomly-generated name in place. Optionally, you can add [tags](/instances/concepts/#tags) to help you organize your Instance. | ||||||
| - **Add volumes**, which are storage spaces used by your Instances. A block volume with a default name and 5,000 IOPS is automatically provided for your system volume. You can customize this volume and attach up to 16 local and/or block type volumes as needed. | ||||||
| <Message type="important"> | ||||||
| - Ensure that the volume containing your OS image has a minimum size of 10 GB. For a GPU OS, the recommended size is 125 GB. | ||||||
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| You can attach up to 5 IPv4 and 5 IPv6 addresses to an Instance, which is useful for running different services or applications on the same Instance. | ||||||
| </Message> | ||||||
| - (Optional) Click **Cloud-init** to configure a [cloud-init configuration](/instances/concepts/#cloud-init). Otherwise, leave this option set to its default values. | ||||||
| Cloud-init scripts are the standard way to automate Instance setup, such as setting up software, users, and system configurations at the first boot. | ||||||
| - **Verify the [SSH keys](/organizations-and-projects/concepts/#ssh-key)** that will give you access to your Instance. | ||||||
| - **Verify the Estimated cost** of your Instance, based on the specifications you chose. | ||||||
| 4. Click **Create Instance**. The creation of your Instance begins, and you will be informed when the Instance is ready. | ||||||
| - (Optional) Click **+ Cloud-init** and toggle the switch to be able to configure a [cloud-init configuration](/instances/concepts/#cloud-init). Otherwise, leave this option set to its default values. | ||||||
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| Cloud-init scripts are the standard way to automate Instance setup, such as setting up software, users, and system configurations at the first boot. [Learn more](/instances/how-to/use-cloud-init/). | ||||||
| </Message> | ||||||
| - **Verify the [SSH keys](/organizations-and-projects/concepts/#ssh-key)** that are allowed to access your Instance. | ||||||
| - Click **Review** to view a summary of your Instance configuration and estimated costs. | ||||||
| 6. Click **Create Instance**. The creation of your Instance begins, and you will be informed when the Instance is ready. | ||||||
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| Your Instance is now created, and you are redirected to the **Overview** tab. From here, you can see information including your Instance's Public IP, the SSH command to use to [connect to it](/instances/how-to/create-an-instance/), and other information, settings, and actions for the Instance. | ||||||
| Your Instance is now created, and you are redirected to the **Overview** tab. From here, you can see information including your Instance's Public IP, the SSH command to use to [connect to it](/instances/how-to/connect-to-instance/), and other information, settings, and actions for the Instance. | ||||||
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| 1. Click **CPU & GPU Instances** in the **Compute** section of the side menu. The [Instance dashboard](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers) displays. | ||||||
| 2. Click **Create Instance**. The [Instance creation page](https://console.scaleway.com/instance/servers) displays. | ||||||
| 3. Complete the following steps: | ||||||
| - Choose an **Availability Zone**, which represents the geographical region where your Instance will be deployed. | ||||||
| - **Choose a Windows** Instance type from the **General Purpose** range. | ||||||
| - **Choose a Windows Server image** to run on your Instance. | ||||||
| 3. Chose the **General Purpose** Instance range. Click **See Instances**. | ||||||
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| Currently, only selected **General Purpose** Instances are compatible with Windows OS. | ||||||
| </Message> | ||||||
| 4. Select the desired Instance type and choose and Availability Zone in the pop-up. Click **Configure Instance** to continue. | ||||||
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| 5. Complete the following steps: | ||||||
| - **Name your Instance**, or leave the randomly-generated name in place. Optionally, you can add [tags](/instances/concepts/#tags) to help you organize your Instance. | ||||||
| - **Choose a Windows Server image** to run on your Instance. | ||||||
| - **Add volumes**, which are storage spaces used by your Instances. A block volume with a default name and 5,000 IOPS is automatically provided for your system volume. You can customize this volume and attach up to 16 local and/or block type volumes as needed. | ||||||
| <Message type="important"> | ||||||
| - Ensure that a volume containing a Windows Server image has a minimum capacity of 25 GB. | ||||||
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| <Message type="note"> | ||||||
| You can attach up to 5 IPv4 and 5 IPv6 addresses to an Instance, which is useful for running different services or applications on the same Instance. | ||||||
| </Message> | ||||||
| - (Optional) Click **Advanced options** to configure a [cloud-init configuration](/instances/concepts/#cloud-init). Otherwise, leave these options at their default values. | ||||||
| Cloud-init scripts are the standard way to automate Instance setup, such as setting up software, users, and system configurations at the first boot. | ||||||
| - (Optional) Click **+ Cloud-init** and toggle the switch to be able to configure a [cloud-init configuration](/instances/concepts/#cloud-init). Otherwise, leave this option set to its default values. | ||||||
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| Cloud-init scripts are the standard way to automate Instance setup, such as setting up software, users, and system configurations at the first boot. [Learn more](/instances/how-to/use-cloud-init/). | ||||||
| </Message> | ||||||
| - **Choose the [RSA SSH key](/organizations-and-projects/how-to/create-ssh-key/#how-to-generate-a-rsa-ssh-key-pair)** that will give you access to your Instance. If you do not have an RSA SSH key yet, click **Add RSA SSH key** and follow the steps indicated. | ||||||
| <Message type="tip"> | ||||||
| To activate the OpenSSH Server during Instance creation, add a `with-ssh` tag before launching the Instance. | ||||||
| </Message> | ||||||
| - Verify the **Estimated cost** of your Instance, based on the specifications you chose. | ||||||
| 4. Click **Create Instance**. The creation of your Instance begins, and you will be informed when the Instance is ready. | ||||||
| - Click **Review** to view a summary of your Instance configuration and estimated costs. | ||||||
| 6. Click **Create Instance**. The creation of your Instance begins, and you will be informed when the Instance is ready. | ||||||
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| Your Instance is now created, and you are redirected to the **Overview** tab. From here, you can see information including your Instance's Public IP, the command to use to [retrieve the password and connect to it](/instances/how-to/connect-to-instance/), and other information, settings, and actions for the Instance. | ||||||
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