1.0 Quick Start

The following list explains the tasks you must complete to build your cloud:

Task		Details
	Log in	Explains how to log in to the Cloud Manager console. For instructions, see Logging In.
	Add zones	A Novell Cloud Manager zone consists of one PlateSpin Orchestrate Server and its managed VM hosts. You add a zone by defining a connection to the PlateSpin Orchestrate Server. Once you define the connection, the zone’s hosts and VM templates become available for use in Novell Cloud Manager. For instructions, see Adding Zones.
	Organize hosts into groups	A zone’s hosts must be organized into host groups before they can be used to run Novell Cloud Manager business services. For instructions, see Organizing Hosts into Groups.
	Define service levels	A service level identifies the class of hardware (host group) used to host a business service as well as optional quality objectives such as service availability and support response time. For instructions, see Defining Service Levels
	Create workload templates	A workload template identifies a VM template and the customizations (such as increased CPUs or decreased memory) that you want applied when creating a workload from the template. For instructions, see Creating Workload Templates
	Add users	Any user who needs to request, manage, or approve business services must have a Novell Cloud Manager user account. For instructions, see Adding Users.
	Create business groups	A business group is an association of one or more users with the resources (workload templates, service levels, and networks) from which they can build their business services. Each business group supports a sponsor assignment for financial approval. A user must be a member of a business group to request a business service. For instructions, see Creating Business Groups.