getting-started.md

copyright	lastupdated	keywords	subcollection
years 2018, 2021	2021-03-30	cloud environment, virtual server, virtual machine, vm, understanding infrastructure, IaaS model, IT ops admin, on-premises, data center	ha-infrastructure

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Getting started with High Availability and Resiliency for {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}}

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Use {{site.data.keyword.cvad_full}} to create a dedicated {{site.data.keyword.cvad_short}} service environment at any of our global data centers. You have the option of creating a Classic solution, VMWare solution, or VPC solution. {: shortdesc}

Before you begin

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After you review this information, you are ready to get started. To begin, you need to complete the following prerequisites.

1. Sign up for an {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} account
2. Create required API keys
3. Create required SSH keys

Step 1. Sign up for an {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} account

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To deploy highly available and resilient resources, you need to sign up for an {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} account. Billing information is associated with your {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} account and the cost of the physical and virtual infrastructure and the resulting licenses are charged to your account. For more information about signing up, see Setting up your {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} account.

Step 2. Create {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} API keys

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For Classic deployments, you need to add a classic infrastructure API key to your {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} account. For more information about creating or managing API keys, see Managing classic infrastructure API keys.

For VPC solutions, you need to add an {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} API key to your {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} account. For more information about creating or managing API keys, see Managing user API keys.

Step 3. Create {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} SSH keys

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Create or retrieve your SSH key name. The SSH key is used to SSH to the bastion server.

Next steps

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To continue, see High Availability and Resiliency on {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}}.