📄️ About Tools and Utilities
The Tools and Utilities sections in the Apiculus Cloud Console keep a record of cloud management utilities and assets that might be needed to use specific sections of the Apiculus-powered cloud.
📄️ Managing SSH Keys and Key Pairs for Linux Instances
The Apiculus Cloud Console allows you to create secure shell connections to Instances in your account by using SSH keys, in addition to using Instance passwords. Since passwords can be easily compromised, SSH keys provide a more secure alternative. These keys function as encrypted signatures and work only when their public and private components match.
📄️ Managing Instance and Volume Snapshots
Snapshots use the Apiculus Block Volumes service and occupy billable storage space.
📄️ Managing Custom Templates and Images
Custom OS templates can be created from a Volume Snapshot. To view custom templates, navigate to Tools and Utilities > My Images. The following details are displayed: