---
title: "IONOS CLOUD"
slug: "ionos-cloud-1"
tags: ["7.12", "Edge Filer", "Gateway", "Filer"]
updated: 2026-09-03T13:24:36Z
published: 2026-09-03T13:24:36Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/ionos-cloud-1"
---

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# IONOS CLOUD

## Installing the CTERA Edge Filer in an IONOS CLOUD Environment

Installing the CTERA Edge Filer involves creating and configuring a virtual machine and then performing an initial configuration, described in [First Time Setup](/v1/docs/first-time-setup-4-1-1-1-1).

Contact CTERA, and request the latest qcow2 CTERA Edge Filer disk image.

**Warning**

The CTERA Edge Filer installation must be done using the qcow2 file and not by cloning an existing CTERA Edge Filer.

You can install the CTERA Edge Filer on IONOS CLOUD. The installation requires the CTERA Portal qcow2 image, that you get from [CTERA support](https://www.ctera.com/support/). This image is uploaded to IONOS CLOUD using FTPS.

**To transfer the edge filer image to IONOS CLOUD:**

1. Log in to the IONOS CLOUD Data Center Designer (DCD).  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-XVK2BPDV.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
**Note**

If this is the first time accessing IONOS CLOUD, select the cookies and options, ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-QTAX3ROG.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D) and also close the **What's New in DCD** window. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-YZ4CKOVF.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)

The **Welcome** page is displayed.  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-6RIISVEH.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
2. Select **Backup & Storage** in the navigation pane.  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-UP051DPE.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
3. Select **Images & Snapshots**.  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-L9T96HUB.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
4. Click **FTP Upload Image**  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-Y2BH94XN.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
5. Select the target location. This location must be the same location that you use for the storage.
6. Copy the FTP server address for the **HDD Image** option for the location. For example, `ftp://ftp-fra-2.ionos.com/hdd-images`
7. Open an FTP client and input the following configuration details:  

**Protocol** – Select FTP.  

**Encryption** – Select explicit encryption.  

**Host** – Paste the regional FTP server address you copied from the DCD.  

**Port** – Leave as 21 (the default for explicit TLS).  

**User** – Enter your IONOS Cloud username.  

**Password** – Enter your IONOS Cloud password.
8. Transfer the qcow2 image file.
**Note**

The image transfer can take a long time. An email is sent from `1&1 IONOS FTP Server <ftp@cloud.ionos.com>` with the transfer details.
9. Click **Close** to close the **FTP Upload Image** window.
10. After the image has uploaded, refresh IONOS CLOUD Data Center Designer (DCD).  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-H44B5ZQA.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
11. Click the image that was uploaded to see details.  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-C9807IFR.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
12. Click the **OS Type** to define the **OS Type**.  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-7R3IFE24.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
13. Select **Linux** and click **Save**.
14. Close the **Manage Images and Snapshots** window.

**To install the CTERA Edge Filer:**

1. Log in to the IONOS CLOUD Data Center Designer (DCD). ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-XVK2BPDV.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D) The **Welcome** page is displayed. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-6RIISVEH.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
2. Make sure that the VDC **Create mode** is **Canvas**. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-AV0X71RT.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
3. Click **Create in Canvas**. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-IJ0Q5CBU.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
4. Enter the following: **Name** – A name for the data center. **Location** – Select the same location as the location where you uploaded the image, from the drop-down list. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-XXVYR9X2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
5. Check **Create default network security group**.
6. Click **Create**. The virtual data center is displayed. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-4FGV9QF2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
7. Drag-and-drop the **vCPU Server** element under the **Internet Access** element. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-PDWEBIJV.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
8. Click the green connector, ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-6SK33W36.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D), under the **Internet Access** element and drag the cursor to the connector, ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-9EIN5LYQ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D), on the **vCPU Server** element to connect the **Internet Access** element to the **vCPU Server** element. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-TJMJC2TF.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
9. Select the vCPU Server and specify the following under **Settings**. **Name** – A name for the edge filer. **Preset** – The vCPUs and RAM for the server. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-JNHVLM1D.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D) CTERA recommends the following vCPU and RAM minimum requirements:

**Note**

After selecting the **Preset** configuration, you can change it to a custom configuration using the **vCPUs** and **RAM (GB)** sliders.
  - The number vCPUs is the license number/4. For example, an edge filer with an EV16 license should start with 4 vCPUs.
  - The amount of RAM is the license number/2. For example, an edge filer with an EV16 license should start with 8GB RAM.
10. Click the **Network** tab and specify a name for the network. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-FAGCEM0H.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
11. Click the **Storage** tab. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-V0G2X1L4.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
12. For the root disk, click **SSD** and specify the following: **Name** – A name for the root storage. **Size in GB** – 16GB, to accommodate the image while still leaving room for swap and updates. **Image** – Click **Own Images** and select the edge filer image. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-BEXMO146.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D) **Boot from Device** – Check this field.
13. Click **Create SSD Storage**. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-XQBU4V80.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
14. For the data disk click **SSD** or **HDD**. depending on your requirements. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-XWA25DKE.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
15. Specify the following: **Name** – A name for the data disk. **Size in GB** – The size of the storage. CTERA recommends storage of at least 20% of the Portal Global Name Space. The maximum storage is dependent on the license.

**Image** – Click **Own Images** and select the edge filer image.
  - For an EV16 license, the maximum is 16TB.
  - For an EV32 license, the maximum is 32TB.
  - For an EV64 license, the maximum is 64TB.
  - For an EV128 license, the maximum is 128TB.
  - For an EV256 license, the maximum is 256TB.
16. Click **Create SSD Storage** or **Create HDD Storage**. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-O5LPFEEF.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
17. Click **PROVISION CHANGES**. The **Provision Data Center** window is displayed. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-LSYY5G6H.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
18. Click **Provision Now** The progress is displayed. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-IEIQ8ECU.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
19. Select the edge filer and then click **Console**. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-6KE0KW18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
20. Login in with the username `setup` and no password, as instructed. Using DHCP, after a few seconds, the IP address to access the CTERA Edge Filer is displayed in the top right of the console. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-VVNSXLPL.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A27Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A27Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jieVLgnp1%2B3zkIVX6yNTCa4D7LYoZdlrUABxj%2FxatZI%3D)
21. Continue with [First Time Setup](/v1/docs/first-time-setup-4-1-1-1-1).