Process Guide

This chapter introduces the complete usage process of VMOS L1 edge computing box, helping users quickly understand the entire process from host access, image acquisition to cloud machine creation and management.

Usage Process

The usage process of VMOS L1 can be divided into four core steps:

1. Host Access —— Establish connection between PC client and box.
2. Image Acquisition and Import —— Download or import existing system images from official channels.
3. Cloud Machine Creation —— Create new cloud machines using imported images.
4. Cloud Machine Management —— Perform operations such as start, stop, reset on created cloud machines.

The following will provide detailed explanations for each process node.

Node 1: Host Access

Host access is the starting point of the entire operation process, ensuring the PC client can successfully identify and connect to the VMOS L1 box.

• Automatic Discovery
  When the PC client and VMOS L1 host are on the same subnet, the system will automatically scan and discover online hosts.
  Go to the "Host" interface to view available hosts, host status shows Online.

• Manual Addition
  When the PC client and host are not on the same subnet, you need to manually add the host.
  Operation steps:

  1. View the current host IP address on the host box LED screen;
  2. In the PC client, select "Cloud Machine" interface, "Add Host";
  3. Enter the host IP address and confirm to establish connection.

Tip: If host status shows offline, please check network connectivity (you can use ping command to verify).

Node 2: Image Acquisition and Import

Images are the basic operating system files for cloud machine operation. VMOS L1 provides official image library downloads and manual import of local images.

• Official Image Download
  Visit the official image site or Baidu Netdisk image resources to download the corresponding version image file.
  Official images are regularly updated. It is recommended to prioritize using the latest version for best compatibility and performance.

• Import Image
  After download is complete, select "Import Image" in the PC client's "Image Management" and specify the image file path.
  After successful import, the image will appear in the image list for selection when creating cloud machines.

Note: Image files only support importing official release .tar.zst format files. Please ensure file integrity.

Node 3: Cloud Machine Creation

After completing image import, you can use the image to create cloud machines. Each cloud machine is equivalent to an independent virtual terminal with independent system and resources.

Operation Steps:

1. Open PC client, enter "Cloud Machine Management" interface;
2. Select target host, click "Create Cloud Machine";
3. Select imported image from image list;
4. Configure cloud machine parameters (DNS, resolution, cloud machine name, creation quantity, etc.);
5. Click "Confirm" to create. The system will automatically allocate resources and start the cloud machine.

After creation is complete, the cloud machine will appear in the list and display the current running status (Creating-->Running).

Node 4: Cloud Machine Management

After successful creation, you can perform full lifecycle management of cloud machines through the PC client.

Common operations include:

• Start/Close: Control cloud machine start and close status;
• Restart Cloud Machine: Reload system (does not clear data);
• Reset Cloud Machine: Clear system data and restore initial state;
• Delete Cloud Machine: Permanently delete cloud machine and its data;
• Modify Image: Switch the system image version used by the cloud machine.

Tip: Batch operations may partially fail due to different cloud machine statuses. Please confirm all cloud machine statuses are consistent before operation.

Summary

Through the above four steps, users can complete the entire operation process of VMOS L1 from scratch:
From host access, image import, to cloud machine creation and management, achieving a complete local virtualization runtime environment.