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Virtuel maskine

ITS uses VMware vSphere virtualization platform for almost all servers and services. We make this service available if you, as an employee or student at AAU, need a virtual machine.

Virtuel maskine

ITS uses VMware vSphere virtualization platform for almost all servers and services. We make this service available if you, as an employee or student at AAU, need a virtual machine.

Prerequisite

You must have set up your multifactor authentication in the Microsoft Authenticator app

This must be set to Default sign-in method: Microsoft Authenticator - notification

If you are in doubt as to whether you are using SMS or notification, you can follow this guide to check and correct your setup.

How to create a Virtual Machine (VM)

Create a case in the Serviceportal

We need the following information: 

  • The purpose of the VM
  • Life expectancy 
  • Number of CPUs 
  • Amount of RAM
  • Disk size
  • Public or private IP address
  • Operating system 

We are also happy to help you clarify your needs if you are unsure. 

If you are a student, you must attach an approval from your supervisor/teacher. 

Selection of IP address

  • Public IP address 
  • Non-public IP address with possibility of NAT-access from outside 

Selection of Operating system (OS)

OS pre-installed from ITS with our standard configuration: 

  • Ubuntu version 22.04
  • Windows Server 2022 incl. updates