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Deploying a VPC

This guide walks you through creating a new Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) on the NetActuate platform.

Prerequisites​

  • An active NetActuate account
  • A target location (region and PoP) for the VPC

Step 1: Navigate to Cloud​

  1. Log in to the NetActuate Customer Portal.
  2. In the top navigation, click Infrastructure.
  3. In the left sidebar, click Cloud.
  4. Click + Add.

Step 2: VPC Details​

  1. Enter a Name for your VPC.
  2. Enter an optional Description.
  3. Select a Location — choose the region, then the city or PoP code.
  4. Click Continue.

Step 3: Network Configuration​

You are prompted with the network configuration for the VPC:

  1. Review the Subnet — the default subnet is pre-populated.
  2. Review the DHCP name servers — default values are provided.
  3. Leave the Create a NAT rule to allow all outbound connectivity option enabled (recommended). This creates a default SNAT rule so VMs inside the VPC can reach the internet through the gateway.
  4. Click Deploy your VPC.

Note: It is recommended to keep the default outbound NAT rule enabled. Without it, VMs inside the VPC will not have internet connectivity unless you manually configure SNAT rules after deployment.

Step 4: Wait for Provisioning​

The portal displays a Building Cloud VPC screen where you can monitor the deployment progress. Once the VPC is built, click OK to enter the VPC.

Provisioning typically completes within a few minutes.

After Deployment​

Once your VPC is deployed, you are taken to the VPC overview page. From here you can:

  • Deploy VMs inside the VPC
  • Configure the gateway (bastion, floating IPs)
  • Set up firewall rules
  • Create NAT rules for inbound and outbound traffic
  • Configure load balancers

See Managing a VPC for a walkthrough of the VPC dashboard and deploying VMs.

Connecting a VPC to External Networks​

For hybrid cloud setups requiring cross-connects or cloud on-ramp connections (e.g., AWS Direct Connect, Equinix Fabric), contact NetActuate support to initiate the provisioning.

Note: One-click integration between VPCs and Cloud Routers is a planned feature. For now, connecting a VPC to a Cloud Router requires coordination with NetActuate support.

Next Steps​

Need Help?​

Contact support@netactuate.com or open a support ticket from the portal.