Virtual Machines
Deploy and manage virtual machines across NetActuate's global network of 40+ edge locations. NetActuate VMs give you on-demand compute with flexible CPU, RAM, and storage configurations, provisioned in seconds at the edge locations closest to your users.
What You Can Do
- Provision Linux or Windows VMs at any of 40+ global locations
- Choose from a range of CPU types, RAM, and disk configurations
- Attach block storage volumes for additional capacity
- Configure networking with additional IPs, PTR records, firewalls, and Cloud VLANs
- Access VMs via SSH or the built-in VNC web console
- Automate deployments with the API, Terraform, Ansible, or cloud-init
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Global Availability | Deploy at 40+ NetActuate edge locations worldwide |
| Flexible Sizing | Scale CPU, RAM, and disk to match your workload |
| Fast Provisioning | VMs deploy in seconds with your chosen OS and SSH keys |
| Cloud-Init Support | Pass user-data scripts for automated post-deploy configuration |
| VNC Console | Browser-based console access for troubleshooting |
| API Driven | Every portal action is available via the NetActuate API |
Getting Started
- How-To Guide — Step-by-step walkthrough for deploying your first VM
- Managing Virtual Machines — Control panel, networking, tools, and settings
- Accelerators — Attach VPUs, GPUs, and DPUs to your VMs for hardware-accelerated workloads
Note: All VM operations available in the portal can also be performed programmatically via the API.