From 3d0c03bfb0326a45edeb945e12243f8461592a99 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Atwood Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:38:29 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] minor install guide update --- docs/INSTALL-cloud.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md b/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md index 491164196..da0903add 100644 --- a/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md +++ b/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md @@ -1,20 +1,20 @@ -**Set up Discourse in the cloud under 30 minutes** with zero knowledge of Rails or Linux shell using our [Discourse Docker image][dd]. We recommend [Digital Ocean][do], but these steps will work on any Docker-compatible cloud provider or local server. +**Set up Discourse in the cloud in under 30 minutes** with zero knowledge of Rails or Linux shell using our [Discourse Docker image][dd]. We recommend [Digital Ocean][do], but these steps will work on any Docker-compatible cloud provider or local server. -# Create New Digital Ocean Droplet +# Create New Cloud Server -[Sign up for Digital Ocean][do], update billing info, then begin creating your new cloud server (Droplet). +[Sign up for Digital Ocean][do], update billing info, then create your new cloud server (Droplet). -- Enter your domain `discourse.example.com` as the Droplet name. +- Enter your domain `discourse.example.com` as the name. - The default of **1 GB** RAM works fine for small Discourse communities. We do recommend 2 GB RAM for medium communities. -- The default of **Ubuntu 14.04 LTS x64** works fine. Always select the latest 64-bit [LTS distribution][lts]. +- The default of **Ubuntu 14.04 LTS x64** works fine. The latest 64-bit [LTS distribution][lts] is recommended. -- Select a region that is geographically close to your users. New York is the default and a good choice for most US and European audiences. +- The default of **New York** is a good choice for most US and European audiences. Or select a region that is geographically closer to your audience. Create your new Droplet. You will receive a mail from Digital Ocean with the root password to your Droplet. (However, if you know [how to use SSH keys](https://www.google.com/search?q=digitalocean+ssh+keys), you may not need a password to log in.) -# Access Your Droplet +# Access Your Cloud Server Connect to your Droplet via SSH, or use [Putty][put] on Windows: