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Mastering Cloud Management with Vultr CLI

Managing cloud resources can be difficult when we rely solely on web interfaces. This is where Vultr CLI makes a difference. It is also known as the Vultr command-line interface. Also, it is a free and open-source tool designed to simplify the interaction with Vultr cloud services directly from our terminal.

It helps DevOps engineers, developers, or even system administrators to automate tasks and boost efficiency.

Key Features of Vultr CLI

• Vultr CLI lets us carry out different actions on our Vultr resources. For example, we can:
  • Create and delete virtual machines (instances)
  • Start, stop, and reboot instances
  • Configure instance settings
  • Manage backups, snapshots, and startup scripts
  • Work with block storage volumes
  • Interact with firewalls and load balancers
• It lets us execute commands swiftly, automate repetitive tasks with scripts, and manage multiple resources at the same time.
• Furthermore, one of its ability to automate tasks.
• It supports various operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and Windows.
• We can integrate it in existing DevOps workflows and scripting tools. This offers a flexible solution for managing cloud resources.

Setting Up Vultr CLI

The installation process is easy and can be done on various operating systems:

• Linux:

  Use package managers like `apt` or download binaries from the Vultr GitHub repository.
• macOS:

  Install via Homebrew or download binaries.

• Windows:

  Download the appropriate binaries from the Vultr GitHub repository.

To start using CLI, we need the Vultr API key. We can find this from the Vultr account dashboard under the “API” section.

We can provide the API key in two ways:

• Environment Variable:

  Set the `VULTR_API_KEY` environment variable with the API key value.
• Configuration File:

  Alternatively, specify the API key within a configuration file (`vultr-cli.yaml`) and reference it when using the CLI.

After installation and configuration, we can manage our Vultr resources using Vultr CLI commands. The CLI offers a set of subcommands for various functionalities. To get a list of available commands and their usage information, use the `vultr help` command.

For example, we can view all our virtual machines as seen here:

vultr instance list

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to use Vultr CLI and its many benefits.