Create a cloud-based Olares
Cloud-based Olares offer a convenient deployment option, enabling you to set up an Olares environment without managing hardware directly. This section provides a step-by-step guide to creating and managing your cloud-based Olares.
NOTE
- The Host Service is currently in an invite-only beta phase. To access the cloud-based Olares, contact us for an invitation.
- If you are looking for information about setting up a self-hosted Olares, refer to the Getting Started Guide.
Prerequisites
Ensure you get an Olares ID to log in to Olares Space and activate the Olares instance.
Create an Olares
Log in to Olares Space by scanning the QR code using LarePass.
Navigate to the Cluster page and select the second option to start creating.
Configure the environment for installation as below:
- Select Cloud Provider: Choose a cloud service provider and the data center location closest to your users or workloads.
- Hardware Configuration: Select the instance's CPU, RAM, and storage resources.
- Olares Version & Kubernetes Setup: Choose the appropriate version of Olares and the Kubernetes/K3S solution to be installed.
TIP
If you intend to host large language models (LLMs), select the Alibaba Cloud Hong Kong region. Currently, it is the only region that offers instances with shared GPU services.
Review the fees for storage and traffic.
NOTE
Each instance comes with a set amount of free storage and bandwidth. If your usage exceeds these quotas, additional fees will apply based on your cloud provider's pricing.
Review your order details, including instance configuration, selected options, and fees.
Complete the payment to initiate the installation process.
Monitor installation
The creation and installation of your cloud-based Olares typically take around 10 minutes. During this time, you can monitor the progress and logs in real-time.
System statuses
The installation follows several key stages, represented by different statuses:
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Unpaid | Instance created but pending payment. Can be canceled. |
| Fetching | Payment confirmed. System is creating resources. |
| Queuing | Resource creation request has been submitted. |
| Pending | Resources created. Waiting for OS installation. |
| Installing | OS installation is in progress. |
| Restoring | OS restoration is in progress from backup. |
| Restore_error | Restoration failed because of incorrect snapshot password. |
| Restarting | System is restarting. |
| Stopping | System is shutting down. |
| Starting | System is starting up. |
| Running | System is operating normally. You can restart, stop, or destroy the instance. |
| Stopped | System is not running. You can restart or destroy the instance. |
| Errored | System encountered an error during resource creation or installation. |
| Destroying | Instance is being destroyed. |
| Destroyed | Instance has been destroyed. |
| Canceled | Instance is terminated due to cancellation or payment issues. |
| Pending Activation | System is waiting for activation. Will start after activations. |
Real-time logs
Click Log to view detailed logs and monitor the installation process in real time.
Activate Olares
When the installation enters the Pending Activation state, activate Olares:
Click Activation. A pop-up window will display Olares ID, one-time password, and a wizard URL.
Access the wizard URL in your browser, and use the one-time password to log into Olares for the first time.
Change the Olares password via LarePass when prompted.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the rest of activation process.