vpc-setup-with-apis.md

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How to set up IBM Cloud VPC programmatically

For Beta testing, the Regional Infrastructure API Service (RIAS) APIs are available for setting up a Virtual Private Cloud programmatically. Follow the general steps below to accomplish a setup!

Our API Reference provides a comprehensive description of the APIs available for the Beta release.

Before you begin:

Know your zone (for example US-South)

Here are the overall steps for setting up a VPC using RIAS APIs:

1. Create a Virtual Private Cloud = give it a name

2. Create a zone = create a subnet and put it in a zone

3. Create a server (VSI) = put it on a subnet

After you've done those 3 steps, here are some options:

• You can attach a floating IP
• You can use Public Gateway
• You can get a key
• You can use security groups
• You can use network ACLs

Note: ALL IBM Cloud REST APIs are part of IBM Cloud VPC Regional Infrastructure API Service (RIAS).