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ITS Private Cloud News

πŸ‘‹ Hello from the ITS Private Cloud! Welcome to issue 2024.4. Read on for ITS Private Cloud news, tools, security advisories and features released within the last month (or so).

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News


Ubuntu Pro POC for the ITS Private Cloud Wrap-Up
After months of diligent effort and collaboration, we are excited to announce the successful completion of the Ubuntu Pro Proof of Concept (POC) initiated in June 2023.
Annual FIS Codes Review
In our ongoing pursuit of operational excellence, we're gearing up for our annual review of Financial Information System (FIS) codes related to ITS Private Cloud accounts. This review ensures the accuracy and efficiency of our billing process as we transition into the new fiscal year.
ITS Private Cloud Rate Changes: Phase 2
Starting May 1st, 2024, we will enter Phase 2 of our structured rate adjustment for the ITS Private Cloud service. This initiative, first introduced in March 2023, outlines a strategic approach to modifying our pricing structure.

How-To's


How to enable Ubuntu Pro on your VM?
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully deployed an on-premise license and mirror server to activate your Ubuntu Pro without leaving the U of T network.
How to Manage Virtual Machine HA Group tagging
Virtual Machine "High Availability Groups" or "HA Groups" is a metadata tagging feature in the ITS Private Cloud to tag virtual machines as a group or redundant pairs.
How to Deploy an Ubuntu Server or AlmaLinux instance with the vss-cli
Get an instant virutal machine with Ubuntu or AlmaLinux on the ITS Private Cloud.

Tools & Formulas


ITS Private Cloud Python client
The pyvss cient documentation website has been consolidated in our main Knowledge Base for easier access and convenience.
ITS Private Cloud CLI Cheat SheetπŸ“
Most popular vss-cli commands including VM deployment, changes, retirement requests, MFA, folders, etc.

Notes


ITS Private Cloud Guidelines Summarized
The ITS Private Cloud guidelines are pivotal for ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable use of infrastructure resources. Adhering to these standards helps maintain the integrity and performance of our service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore a curated list of the ITS Private Cloud most asked questions.

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