What is the difference between Public Cloud and Private Cloud?

Public Cloud is a shared resource environment accessible over the internet, while Private Cloud is a dedicated environment for a single organization, offering more control and security.Public Cloud is a shared resource environment accessible over the internet, while Private Cloud is a dedicated environment for a single organization, offering more control and security.

How do I connect to a Public Cloud instance?

You can log in using an SSH key set that you need to configure when you create your Public Cloud instance.

What are the backup options for my instance?

You can create a backup of an instance at any time via the OVHcloud Control Panel. You can use a backup to restore your instance to an old configuration or recreate it.

How does Public Cloud billing work?

Between days 1 and 5 of each month, you will be billed for any resources used during the previous month. With monthly billing, you are invoiced for the coming month, along with any surcharges from the previous month.

How do I add or remove instances if my resource requirements change?

Any instance can be resized to a more powerful one from the same range in the Control Panel by clicking 'edit' on the instance page. You can also downscale it to a lower model if it was launched with the flex option.

Are Public Cloud instances compatible with cloud-init?

Yes. Cloud images provided by OVHcloud include cloud-init scripts that allow you to customize instances when you launch them.

Can I use a Load Balancer with bare metal servers as backends?

Yes, provided you configure the network connectivity between the Load Balancer and your bare metal server (either through the private network (vRack) or through a public IP).

What is the Gateway in Public Cloud networking?

Gateway is the product name for the Distributed Virtual Router (DvR) component in OpenStack. It is offered with High Availability and a Service Level Agreement.

How can I monitor my Load Balancer?

You can enable metrics automatically on Load Balancer to monitor its performance.

Are Floating IPs protected against DDoS attacks?

Yes, the OVHcloud Anti-DDoS infrastructure is activated on all the Floating IPs.

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