MyGSI

MyGSI is an easy and semi-automated process for creating, editing, saving, and deploying a GoGrid Server Image (GSI). A GSI is a Golden Image and contains your pre-configured and customized applications, as well as the server operating system. A GSI is stored in GoGrid's Cloud Storage for $0.15/GB—$3.00/month (FREE if you are under your 10 GB monthly allotment).

A GSI can be used for new server deployments, drastically reducing the work and time it takes to get servers online, or for rapid horizontal and vertical server scaling.

• Horizontal server scaling—use a GSI to rapidly deploy new servers to meet sudden spikes in demand. Delete the servers when demand drops and pay only for the resources used.
• Vertical server scaling—scale RAM by deploying a GSI to a new server with a higher RAM allotment and then deleting the old server with insufficient RAM.
• Server parking—bundle and park a server in GoGrid's Cloud Storage for only $0.15 (about $3.00/month). This is ideal for users that don't want to pay for an entire month of service for a server used only a few days per month.

Creating and Saving GoGrid Server Images

Add an Image Sandbox

An Image Sandbox server has 2 GB RAM and 20 GB storage. A GSI can only be created using an Image Sandbox server.

Choose a Base Operating System

Your Image Sandbox server will need an operating system. Choose any of the following:

• Windows 2003 and 2008
• Linux: RHEL and CentOS
• Existing GoGrid Server Image

Customize your Server

Remotely access your Image Sandbox server using RDC or SSH and configure it to your exact specifications.

Bundle your Server Image

GoGrid provides preparation scripts that get your server ready for the bundling process.

Save your Server Image

After running the preparation script, save the server in GoGrid's Cloud Storage. You can then use your newly-created MyGSI to deploy new servers via the GoGrid portal or API.