Base Database VM

This topic describes the steps required to connect to an Base Database VM from a Jump Box (Google Cloud VM instance).

Configuring Network Security Group (NSG) and connection to Google Cloud VM instance are prerequisites for connecting to Base Database VM.

  1. Obtain Base DatabaseVM IP Address
    1. From the Google Cloud Console, select Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud, and then select Base Database Service located under the Core Database Service section.
    2. From the DB systems list, select the Display name link of Base Database Service that you are using.
    3. From the Details page, select the Manage in OCI button.
    4. From the OCI console, select DB Systems, and then select Nodes tab.
    5. Take a note of the Private IP address listed in the Private IP address (IPv4) column.
  2. Connect to Base Database VM
    1. Copy your Base Database VM's private key into the Jump Box.
    2. Change your directory to the location where your private key file is copied.
      Note

      You must ensure that only your user account has access to the PEM file. Right-click the file, select Properties, and then navigate to the Security tab to adjust the permissions.
    3. Select the Windows button, and then type pwsh to open PowerShell.
    4. Run the following command to connect to your VM using the Private IP address of your Base Database VM node.
      ssh -i $env:USERPROFILE\basedbvmkey.pem opc@vm-private-ip
      For example:
      ssh -i $env:USERPROFILE\mykey.pem opc@10.100.101.113
    5. Command prompt switching to Base Database VM user and IP indicate successful connection.This screenshot shows an example of a successful connection.