Pextra ImageHub™

ImageHub™ is a powerful feature provided by Pextra that simplifies the deployment of operating systems and applications within Pextra CloudEnvironment®. It provides a curated list of instance images for a seamless one-click deployment experience. Whether you need to quickly launch a virtual machine with your preferred operating system or a specific application stack, Pextra ImageHub™ makes it easy to get started with minimal setup.

By leveraging ImageHub™, users can significantly reduce the time spent on configuring instances, as all the required software and system settings are pre-configured within the provided images. This streamlines the deployment process, making it faster and more efficient.

Key Features

  1. Curated List of Images
    Pextra ImageHub™ offers a carefully curated collection of instance images that are optimized for Pextra CloudEnvironment®. These images include a variety of popular operating systems (e.g., Linux distributions) and application stacks, ensuring compatibility and performance.

  2. One-Click Deployment
    With ImageHub™, deploying an image is as simple as selecting your desired OS or application from the list and clicking the deploy button. This one-click deployment process eliminates the need for complex configurations, enabling users to set up environments quickly and easily.

  3. Pre-Configured Images
    Each image in ImageHub™ comes pre-configured with the most commonly used settings, tools, and applications. This ensures that your instance is ready to use immediately after deployment, reducing setup time and complexity.

  4. Wide Range of Operating Systems and Applications
    Whether you need to launch a simple web server, a database, or a full-stack application environment, Pextra ImageHub™ offers a broad selection of ready-to-use instance images to meet your needs. The curated list makes it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.

  5. Simplified Instance Management
    Once your instance is deployed, Pextra CloudEnvironment® makes it simple to manage and scale it. The platform integrates seamlessly with ImageHub™, allowing users to quickly spin up additional instances or scale workloads as needed.

Deployment Experience

Deploying instance images through Pextra ImageHub™ within Pextra CloudEnvironment® provides an optimized and hassle-free experience. Images are designed specifically for use with Pextra CloudEnvironment®, ensuring that all features and functionalities are fully supported. This guarantees smooth integration, high performance, and minimal issues during deployment.

Compatibility Note

While Pextra ImageHub™ provides images that can be used across different private or public cloud platforms, the one-click deployment experience and full compatibility are guaranteed only within Pextra CloudEnvironment®. Deploying these images on other platforms may lead to different experiences or require additional configuration, and such deployments are not officially supported by Pextra.

Note: Only use with Pextra CloudEnvironment® is supported. Deployment on other private or public cloud platforms may vary, and is not officially supported.

Supported Image Types

  • Operating Systems: Includes popular Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian).
  • Application Stacks: Pre-configured environments for web servers, databases, and development platforms (e.g., nginx and Docker® environments).
  • Specialized Applications: Optimized images for specific software, including development tools, monitoring systems, and more.

Getting Started with Pextra ImageHub™

Step 1: Accessing ImageHub™

  1. Navigate to the desired server within the Pextra CloudEnvironment® interface.
  2. Click on the Storage tab.
  3. Select Images from the menu.

Step 2: Downloading and Deploying Images

  1. Open the ImageHub™ section to browse the available images.
  2. Choose the desired image from the curated list.
  3. Click Download to add the image to your storage.
  4. Deploy the image onto your virtual machines (VMs) with a simple, streamlined process.

Conclusion

Pextra ImageHub™ streamlines the process of deploying operating systems and applications within Pextra CloudEnvironment®, enabling a fast and efficient setup experience. Whether you’re launching a new virtual machine, a web server, or a complex application stack, ImageHub™ provides the tools and resources you need to deploy and manage your environments with ease.

For users looking to simplify cloud infrastructure management, Pextra ImageHub™ is the ideal solution for fast, hassle-free deployments.