1. Create a virtual machine (VM) "instance" with
2. Make a note of your VM's public IP address and save the private SSH key (*.key file).
3. Download and install
4. Run PuTTYgen. Use Conversions->Import key to convert the *.key file from Oracle Cloud to a *.ppk and save locally.
5. Set up a new connection in PuTTY.
6. Use Open to show the terminal to your virtual machine. Copy and paste the following commands into the terminal window:
7. Set a password for the superuser:
[code]sudo passwd USER[/code] 8. Update and upgrade Ubuntu:
[code]sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y[/code] [code]sudo apt install boinc-client boinc-manager -y[/code] [code]sudo systemctl enable boinc-client[/code] [code]sudo systemctl start boinc-client[/code] [code]sudo chmod g+r /var/lib/boinc-client/gui_rpc_auth.cfg[/code] [code]sudo usermod -a -G boinc $USER[/code] [code]exec su $USER[/code] [code]boinccmd --join_acct_mgr URL NAME PASSWORD[/code] Alternatively, find your project account keys:
[code]boinccmd --project_attach Project URL account key[/code] [code]boinccmd --get_simple_gui_info[/code] A.
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Please note that installing a desktop GUI on your VM is optional. (Feel free to follow the video to add one!)
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