Getting Started Tutorial¶
Overview¶
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to navigate the RosettaHub Federated Dashboard -- the single pane of glass for managing cloud resources across AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, OVH, and OpenStack. You'll understand the main interface components and perform basic operations.
Prerequisites¶
- [ ] RosettaHub account credentials
- [ ] Access to at least one cloud account
Steps¶
Step 1: Log In to RosettaHub¶
Navigate to your RosettaHub URL and enter your credentials.
Tip
Bookmark the login page for quick access.
Step 2: Explore the Dashboard¶
After logging in, you'll see the Federated Dashboard with these main areas:
| Area | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Sidebar | Navigate to different panels |
| Toolbar | Actions for the current view |
| Panel Area | Your workspace with tabs |
| Status Bar | Notifications and status |
Step 3: Open Your First Panel¶
- Look at the sidebar on the left
- Click on Formations
- A new panel opens showing your formations
Step 4: Understand Panel Controls¶
Each panel has its own toolbar with common actions:
- Refresh - Reload the panel data
- Filter - Search within the panel
- Actions - Operations for selected items
Step 5: Arrange Your Panels¶
Panels can be arranged to suit your workflow:
- Drag a panel tab to move it
- Drop it on an edge to split the view
- Resize panels by dragging borders
Step 6: Save Your Layout¶
Save your panel arrangement as a Perspective:
- Click the Perspectives menu
- Select Save Perspective
- Enter a name and click Save
Summary¶
You've learned how to:
- Log in to RosettaHub
- Navigate the dashboard interface
- Open and arrange panels
- Save your layout as a perspective
Next Steps¶
- Create a Formation - Launch your first cloud-agnostic IaC recipe
- Manage SSH Keys - Set up secure access
- Key Concepts - Learn Supercloud, MetaCloud, and Cloud Operations terminology