https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP2bshADPrVMoNrdJvZEQzw explores cloud-init, an essential tool for managing cloud servers. Cloud-init streamlines setting up your servers by automating tasks, system updates, user account creation and SSH key configuration. New to Cloud Computing? Get started here with a $100 credit → https://www.linode.com/lp/youtube-viewers/?ifso=linodetube&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=SuperUser Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:29 Create a Linode 1:55 Overview of ‘Add User Data’ 2:46 Config File Example #1 6:00 Paste Example #1 6:30 Verify the Changes on the Server 7:33 Run timedatectl 8:15 Check All Installed Packages 10:00 Create Another Linode 10:40 Config File Example #2 11:55 Paste Example #2 12:19 Login to the Server 14:06 Conclusion Read the doc for more information on cloud-init→ https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/write-files-with-cloud-init/ Learn more about cloud-init in these guides → https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/applications/configuration-management/cloud-init/ Subscribe to get notified of new episodes as they come out → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8uu3IE42b6hRUusufEH8g #AkamaiDeveloper #cloud-init #Cloud Computing Product: Akamai, cloud-init, Cloud Computing; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP2bshADPrVMoNrdJvZEQzw