Cloud Skills Boost provides temporary credentials, allowing access to a temporary, live cloud environment during your lab session. These credentials expire after the lab ends, ensuring security and fair usage. New credentials are generated each time you take a lab.
Key points
- Real Cloud Environment: Cloud Skills Boost labs use actual cloud instances, not simulations.
- Temporary Credentials: Each lab provides a unique set of temporary credentials for the provided Cloud Console environment.
- Credential Duration: Credentials are valid only for the duration of the lab.
- Credential Renewal: New credentials are issued every time you retake a lab.
- Lab Instructions: Each lab manual provides specific instructions for accessing the cloud environment.
Maximum number of resources used in a lab
Adhere to resource limits to avoid potential consequences of exceeding those limits.
Why are there resource limits in Cloud Skills Boost?
Cloud Skills Boost provides a hands-on learning environment for individuals to gain practical experience with cloud technologies. To ensure fair usage and prevent abuse, Cloud Skills Boost imposes limits on the resources that can be used during lab exercises. These limits help:
- Maintain Platform Stability: Prevent overconsumption of resources that could impact the performance and availability of the platform for other users.
- Promote Learning Focus: Encourage users to concentrate on the specific learning objectives of each lab, using only the necessary resources.
- Uphold Terms of Service: Enforce the agreement that Cloud resources are exclusively for educational purposes within the labs.
What happens if I exceed the resource limits?
If you exceed the resource limits specified in the lab instructions (e.g., by creating more Virtual Machines than required), you may encounter the following consequences:
- Lab Termination: Your current lab session will end abruptly.
- Account Lockout: You may be temporarily locked out of your Cloud Skills Boost account, preventing you from accessing any labs.
- Error Message: You will likely receive a message indicating that your account has been blocked due to exceeding resource limits.
How can I avoid exceeding resource limits?
To ensure a smooth learning experience and avoid issues with resource limits, follow these guidelines:
- Carefully Review Lab Instructions: Before starting a lab, thoroughly read the instructions and pay close attention to the specified resource requirements.
- Use Only Required Resources: Create and utilize only the resources explicitly instructed in the lab manual. Avoid experimenting with additional resources or configurations not relevant to the lab activities.
- Terminate Resources When Finished: When you complete a lab or a specific task within a lab, remember to terminate any virtual machines or services that are no longer needed.
By adhering to these guidelines, you can ensure uninterrupted access to Cloud Skills Boost and maximize your learning experience without encountering resource-related issues.
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Need additional help?
If you need help with Cloud Skills Boost or your Cloud Skills Boost account, contact Cloud Learning Support.