NexQloud Knowledge Base

NexQloud's DC2 Virtual Machines service revolutionizes cloud computing by combining the familiar functionality of traditional EC2-style virtual machines with the cost advantages and enhanced resilience of decentralized infrastructure. Creating and launching VMs on DC2 is designed to be intuitive for administrators familiar with AWS EC2 or Azure Virtual Machines while showcasing the unique benefits of community-contributed computing resources. This streamlined VM creation process reflects our commitment to making decentralized cloud computing accessible while delivering the 50%+ cost savings that distinguish NexQloud from traditional cloud providers.

The DC2 VM creation workflow incorporates intelligent resource selection that leverages our global network of distributed computing resources to optimize for both performance and cost-effectiveness. Unlike traditional cloud providers that limit resource selection to predetermined instance types within specific data centers, DC2 dynamically allocates optimal resources from our diverse infrastructure pool while maintaining consistent performance characteristics.

VM Creation Workflow:

1. Resource Specification: VM configuration through [Information Needed - specific creation interface/console name and access methods] with guided selection of [Information Needed - CPU, memory, storage specifications and available configuration options]
2. Image Selection: Choice from [Information Needed - number and types of available OS images and marketplace offerings] with automatic optimization for decentralized deployment
3. Network Configuration: Automated network setup with [Information Needed - default networking configurations and customization options] including security group assignment and [Information Needed - IP allocation and DNS configuration options]
4. Launch and Validation: Automated VM provisioning across [Information Needed - typical provisioning time and readiness validation procedures] with comprehensive startup monitoring

Advanced Configuration Options:

Enterprise customers receive enhanced VM creation capabilities including [Information Needed - enterprise VM creation features such as dedicated resources, custom networking, and priority provisioning] with comprehensive deployment automation and [Information Needed - custom image management and template creation services].

Integration and Automation:

VM creation integrates with [Information Needed - API access, CLI tools, and automation framework compatibility] enabling infrastructure-as-code deployments and [Information Needed - CI/CD pipeline integration and automated scaling capabilities].