Step-by-step guide:

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

2. Review the VSS VPN guidelines.

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

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

5. Visit the VSS Portal:
   • the VSS Portal expects a valid VSKEY account.
   • the VSS Portal requires that a VSS VPN be running.
   • network choices for a new VM which does not require a specific IP address:
     • VSS-CGN for systems which should not be accessed from off-campus.
     • VSS-PUBLIC for systems expected to be accessible from off-campus.
     The new VM will be assigned a permanent IP address via DHCP.

     Note:   IP address space is limited in these network segments.
       If you plan to have more than a handful of new VMs, please contact Network Engineering to get a separate network segment assigned for your use.

6. Connect to your VM(s) using one of:
   1. The vSphere Client via https://vcenter.eis.utoronto.ca/ui
   2. The Console Button on the [screen] icon in the VSS Portal.

7. (optional) Review some collected URLs for accessing VSS services.