Step-by-step guide:

1. Initialize your VSKEY account. (steps here ).

2. Install and configure the VSS VPN client. (steps here ).

3. (optional) try the introductory micro-course "Managing Virtual Machines on the ITS Private Cloud".

4. Visit the VSS Portal:
   1. Start a VSS VPN to allow connections to vSphere.
   2. Browse to vss-portal.eis.utoronto.ca
   3. Click on the (+) button to request a new virtual machine.
   4. Fill out the Virtual Machine (VM) specification as required.
   5. If the new VM will not require a specific network, then in the network tab, select one of
      • VSS-CGN for systems which will not require access from off-campus.
      • VSS-PUBLIC for systems which can expect to be accessed from off-campus.
      The new VM will then be assigned a permanent IP address via DHCP.

      Note:   IP address space in those network segments is limited.   If your group or department needs more than a handful of new VMs, please make contact with Network Engineering to have a network segment assigned for your use.

5. Connect to your VM using one of:
   1. The Console Button on the [screen] icon via the VSS Portal vss-portal.eis.utoronto.ca
   2. The vSphere Client via https://vcenter.eis.utoronto.ca/ui