AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - Deploying a Linode Virtual Instance

This lesson covers deploying and configuring a Linode virtual instance. It begins with accessing the Linode dashboard and creating a new instance. The tutorial guides through selecting a distribution image, specifically Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and choosing a data center location. It explains the importance of selecting the right Linode plan based on resource needs and provides an overview of different instance configurations, including dedicated CPU, shared CPU, high memory, and GPU plans. The lesson concludes with setting up a root password and discussing security measures like SSH keys.

What is the first step in deploying a Linode virtual instance?

• Access the Linode dashboard

• Choose a Linode plan

• Select a data center location

• Assign a root password

Why is it important to choose a data center close to your end users?

• To maximize speed and reduce latency

• To ensure data security

• To increase storage capacity

• To reduce server costs

Which Linode plan is best for CPU-intensive tasks?

• Shared CPU

• GPU Plan

• Dedicated CPU

• High Memory

What is a key feature of GPU plans?

• They offer high RAM allocations

• They are best for personal projects

• They provide access to Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 GPU cards

• They are optimized for web hosting

What should you do after selecting a Linode plan?

• Select a data center location

• Assign a label to the Linode

• Create SSH keys

• Choose a distribution image

What is the purpose of assigning a root password?

• To choose a Linode plan

• To remotely access and administer the instance

• To label the Linode instance

• To select a data center

What is the final step before deploying a Linode instance?

• Select a data center

• Choose a Linode plan

• Review the configuration summary

• Assign a root password