Initial Setup

1. Introduction

This guide shows you the fastest way to get SUSE Multi-Linux Manager up and running in a public cloud using on-demand or BYOS services. We have tested using SUSE Multi-Linux Manager on Amazon EC2, Google Compute Engine, and Microsoft Azure, but these procedures should work with other public cloud providers as well, with some variation.

There are three main methods of using SUSE Multi-Linux Manager on a public cloud service.

Bring-your-own-subscription (BYOS): Most public cloud providers make a BYOS image of SUSE Multi-Linux Manager available. This means you do not need to install SUSE Multi-Linux Manager, just set up the server or proxy. You will need to have SUSE product entitlements before you begin, and there are some additional setup steps required. The public cloud documentation in the SUSE Multi-Linux Manager documentation suite assumes you are using this method.
Virtual machine on public cloud: In this method, you subscribe to a public cloud service, and install SUSE Multi-Linux Manager in a virtual machine, using the Unified Installer. You will need to have SUSE product entitlements before you begin. You can do this by following all the same instructions as you would for any local SUSE Multi-Linux Manager installation.
On-demand SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) image: Most public cloud providers make SUSE Linux Enterprise Server available as a BYOS image. This means that SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is pre-installed, and you can install SUSE Multi-Linux Manager on top, using the Unified Installer. You can do this by following all the same instructions as you would for any local SUSE Multi-Linux Manager installation. You will need to have SUSE product entitlements before you begin. Be careful with this method, because you might end up requiring additional product entitlements that could drive up your costs.

2. SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Server

If you are using the BYOS method, start by logging in to your chosen public cloud provider, and launching a SUSE Multi-Linux Manager instance. Depending on the public cloud you are using, you can usually locate the SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Server BYOS images by searching for suse manager. In EC2, you need to search within the Community AMIs. In GCE and Azure, search the marketplace.

Select a public cloud instance type that meets the hardware and networking requirements in 公有云要求.

When you have your virtual machine ready, and the BYOS image installed, you need to set up SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Server. This is done in the same way as a local installation, using YaST. When you have completed SUSE Multi-Linux Manager setup, you need to activate the public cloud module. You can then complete the setup in the SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Web UI.

3. SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Proxy

You must use the BYOS method. Start by logging in to your chosen public cloud provider, and launch a SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Proxy instance. Depending on the public cloud you are using, you can usually locate the SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Proxy BYOS images by searching for suse manager proxy. In EC2, you need to search within the Community AMIs. In GCE and Azure, search the marketplace.

Select a public cloud instance type that meets the hardware and networking requirements in 公有云要求.

When you have your virtual machine ready, and the BYOS image installed, you need to set up SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Proxy. This is done in the same way as a local installation, using SUSE setup tools. When you have completed SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Proxy setup, you need to activate the public cloud module.